Bill and Krishna, two wrestling elitists, discuss and review wrestling events and news from AEW, NJPW and the indies. At One-Winged wrestling, our motto is "We go where the Elite go."
Bill returns to provide an update about the last month, both personal and wrestling. After discussing a bit about last night's RAW (the first and likely last he's watched in years), and his thoughts on the last month of AEW Dynamite, Bill then reviews Smash Super Showdown VIII, which took place on August 20, 2023 from the London Music Hall in London, Ontario. WWE Raw thoughts: 7:03 AEW Lookback: 11:07 Smash Super Showdown VIII: 25:28 Matches Discussed: Myung Jae Lee vs. Zak Patterson Carter Mason vs. Amir Jordan Jake Something vs. Vaughn Vertigo Rumble Elimination Match (Dan The Dad, Kody Lane, Bobby Orlando, CPA, Vikram Prashar, Jax Williams, Miley, Joe Demaro, Mick McGuire, John Greed) Shazza McKenzie vs. Dream Girl Ellie for the vacant Smash Women's Championship Books 'n Looks (c) vs. Tabarnak de Team in a tables elimination match for the Smash Tag Team Championship Kevin Bennett (c) vs. Psycho Mike in a cage match for the Smash Championship
In the hardest episode he will ever have to record, Bill says goodbye to his podcast partner, friend and nephew, Krishna Dhanai, who sadly and suddenly passed away on July 15, 2023.
Bill and Krishna predict and review tonight's episode of AEW Dynamite, including a discussion between Jericho and Don Callis, another night out with Adam Cole & MJF, the debut of Nick Wayne and the big reveal for the fifth members of the Elite and the Blackpool Combat Club teams for Blood & Guts. Predictions: 3:40 Review: 25:43 Matches Discussed: Komander vs. Chris Jericho Orange Cassidy & Darby Allin vs. Sammy Guevara & Daniel Garcia in the Blind Eliminator Tag Team Tournament Semifinals MJF & Adam Cole vs. Brian Cage & Big Bill in the Blind Eliminator Tag Team Tournament Semifinals Ruby Soho vs. Skye Blue in the Women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Semifinals Swerve Strickland vs. Nick Wayne
Bill and Krishna discuss some AEW injuries and the possibility of CM Punk being in Blood & Guts. Bill provides his review of AEW Fight Forever from the perspective of a RPGer, discussing more about the game with Krishna. Krishna recaps Rampage and Collision in the AEW Roundup, and Bill oooks at Utami Hayashishita's North American debut against Billie Starks in GCW before talking about Stardom's Mid-Summer Champions show from July 2. As always, they give their matches and wrestlers of the week. AEW Injury Update: 2:18 Dhanai's Dirtsheet - CM Punk and Blood & Guts: 8:10 AEW Roundup: 13:49 Fight Forever Review: 29:33 Utami in GCW, Stardom Mid-Summer Champions: 49:34 Matches & Wrestlers of the Week: 1:06:21
After discussing some AEW-related results from NJPW Strong Independence Day night 2, Bill and Krishna predict and review this week's episode of AEW Dynamite, including promos from Jon Moxley and Chris Jericho, an Adam Cole Birthday Celebration, and more teams announced for the blind tag tournament. Predictions: 7:25 Review: 20:36 Matches Discussed: Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland vs. Orange Cassidy and Darby Allin in a Blind Eliminator Tag Team Tournament Quarterfinal match The Acclaimed (Max Caster & Anthony Bowens) & Daddy Ass vs. The Blade & The Bollywood Boyz (Gurv & Harv Sihra) MJF and Adam Cole vs. Daddy Magic & The Butcher in a Blind Eliminator Tag Team Tournament Quarterfinal match Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. vs. Ruby Soho in an Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Quarterfinal match Kenny Omega vs. Wheeler Yuta
Bill and Krishna discuss the news of the week, including the Ospreay-Omega Tiger Driver spot from Forbidden Door and wrestler safety. They also look at Collision ticket sales and play Guess the Stars with Forbidden Door. Krishna talks more about AEW Fight Forever before giving his AEW Roundup. Bill's Japan report focuses on NJPW Strong Independence Day night 1, and Stardom in Sunshine, especially the amazing Queen's Quest vs. Oedo Tai loser-leaves-unit match. As always, they give their match and wrestler of the week. 3:35: News (Collision Tickets, Okada Note, Trench's AEW status) 9:07: AEW Fight Forever Update 15:56: Discussion on Ospreay & Omega's Tiger Driver spot 30:29: Guess the Stars - Forbidden Door edition 34:06: AEW Roundup 46:45: NJPW Strong Independence Day night 1 53:07: Stardom in Sunshine 1:12:16: Match & Wrestler of the Week
Bill and Krishna predict and review this week's AEW Dynamite, including promos from "Jungle Boy" Jack Perry, MJF & Adam Cole, Renee yelling at her husband, a video segment with Ospreay & Omega, a surprise appearance by Alexia Nicole, and a confrontation between Hangman Adam Page and the Dark Order. Krishna also gives some preliminary thoughts on AEW Fight Forever to open the show, and they discuss the post-Forbidden Door press conference. Krishna on Fight Forever: 2:14 Forbidden Door Press Conference: 11:13 Predictions: 21:32 Review: 38:01 Matches Discussed: Jon Moxley vs Tomohiro Ishii Orange Cassidy, Keith Lee & El Hijo Del Vikingo vs. The JAS (Daniel Garcia, Matt Menard & Angelo Parker) The Dark Order (John Silver, Alex Reynolds & Evil Uno) vs. The Elite ("Hangman" Adam Page, Matt & Nick Jackson) Ruby Soho vs. Alexia Nicole Sting & Darby Allin vs. “The Painmaker” Chris Jericho & Sammy Guevara in a tornado tag
Bill and Krishna review the Smash x Femme Fatales and Smash x Progress x Defy shows from June 25, including great matches from Vert Vixen, Nicole Matthews, Mercedes Martinez, Psycho Mike, Charles Crowley, and many more. Smash x Femme Fatales: 3:15 Progress x Defy: 27:25 Matches Discussed: Nikita (c) vs. Liiza Hall for the Smash Wrestling Women's Championship Mary Lee Rose & KC Spinelli vs. Miley & Kristara Trish Adora vs. Vanessa Kraven Alexia Nicole (c) vs Nicole Matthews for the Femme Fatales Championship Haley Dylan vs. Taylor Rising Vert Vixen (c) vs. Mercedes Martinez for the Defy Women's Championship Jody Threat vs. Allie Katch in a no-DQ Match Sovereign (Judas Icarus, Evan Rivers, & Travis Williams) vs. Brent Banks, Vaughn Vertigo & Psycho Mike Schaff vs. Bryan Keith Charles Crowley vs. Gringo Loco Spike Trivet (c) vs. Artemis Spencer for the Progress Championship Vert Vixen (c) vs. Nicole Matthews vs. Allie Katch vs. Session Moth Martina for the Defy Women's Championship The Bollywood Boyz vs. Matt Cross & Psycho Mike
Bill and Krishna brave road bumps and rain to bring you their review of AEW/NJPW Forbidden Door, which they attended live. They discuss all the action, the reaction to CM Punk, what it was like to be there live, and the incredible match-of-the-year candidate between Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay. Ospreay vs. Omega: 37:14 Matches reviewed: "Filthy" Tom Lawler vs. Serpentico Chaos (Rocky Romero, Trent Beretta, & Chuck Taylor) & El Desperado vs. The Mogul Embassy (Swerve Strickland, Brian Cage, Toa Liona & Kaun) Athena vs. Billie Starkz in a Women's Owen Hart Cup Tournament first-round match El Phantasmo vs. Stu Grimson United Empire (Kyle Fletcher, Jeff Cobb & TJP) vs. LIJ (Shingo Takagi, Hiromu Takahashi & Titan) MJF (c) vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi for the AEW World Championship CM Punk vs. Satoshi Kojima in a Men's Owen Hart Cup Tournament first-round match Orange Cassidy (c) vs. Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Katsuyori Shibata vs. Daniel Garcia for the AEW International Championship Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta, Claudio Castagnoli & Shota Umino) & Konosuke Takeshita vs. The Elite ("Hangman" Adam Page, Matt & Nick Jackson), Eddie Kingston & Tomohiro Ishii Sanada (c) vs. "Jungle Boy" Jack Perry for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship Toni Storm (c) vs. Willow Nightengale for the AEW Women's Championship Kenny Omega (c) vs. Will Ospreay for the IWGP US Heavyweight Championship Le Suzuki Gods (Chris Jericho, Sammy Guevara & Minoru Suzuki) vs. Sting, Darby Allin & Tetsuya Naito Bryan Danielson vs. Kazuchika Okada
Bill and Krishna preview the card for this Sunday's AEW/NJPW Forbidden Door show, including what has the potential to be the two best matches of the year with Ospreay vs. Omega, and Danielson vs. Okada. Matches Previewed: Bryan Danielson vs. Kazuchika Okada Kenny Omega (c) vs. Will Ospreay for the IWGP US Heavyweight Championship Sanada (c) vs. "Jungle Boy" Jack Perry for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship MJF (c) vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi for the AEW World Championship Orange Cassidy (c) vs. Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Katsuyori Shibata vs. Daniel Garcia for the AEW International Championship Toni Storm (c) vs. Willow Nightengale for the AEW Women's Championship Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta, Claudio Castagnoli & Shota Umino) & Konosuke Takeshita vs. The Elite ("Hangman" Adam Page, Matt & Nick Jackson), Eddie Kingston & Tomohiro Ishii Le Suzuki Gods (Chris Jericho, Sammy Guevara & Minoru Suzuki) vs. Sting, Darby Allin & a mystery partner to be announced on Collision, June 24 CM Punk vs. Satoshi Kojima in a Men's Owen Hart Cup Tournament first-round match Adam Cole vs. "Filthy" Tom Lawlor Athena vs. Billie Starkz in a Women's Owen Hart Cup Tournament first-round match
Bill and Krishna preview the two Smash Wrestling cards coming to us from the Rec Room in Toronto on the afternoon of Forbidden Door: Smash Wrestling x Femme Fatales, and Smash x Progress x Defy. They discuss each match and give some background on the wrestlers before giving their predictions for the winners, as well as the potential match of the night (afternoon?). Matches Previewed: Smash x Femme Fatales: Mercedes Martinez vs. Masha Slamovich Trish Adora vs. Vanessa Kraven Seleziya Sparx vs. Taylor Rising Jody Threat vs. Allie Katch in a no-DQ Match Mary Lee Rose vs. KC Spinelli vs. Miley vs. Kristara Alexia Nicole (c) vs Nicole Matthews for the Femme Fatales Championship Nikita (c) vs. Liiza Hall for the Smash Wrestling Women's Championship Smash x Progress x Defy: Schaff vs. Bryan Keith Charles Crowley vs. Gingo Loco The Bollywood Boyz vs. Matt Cross & Juventud Guererra Sovereign vs. Brent Banks, Vaughn Vertigo & Psycho Mike Vert Vixen (c) vs. Nicole Matthews vs. Allie Katch vs. Session Moth Martina for the Defy Women's Championship Spike Trivet (c) vs. Artemis Spencer for the Progress Championship
Bill and Krishna predict and then review the Forbidden Door go-home AEW Dynamite, including promos from Eddie Kingston & Adam Cole, Danielson calling out Okada, Callis chatting with Ospreay, a rather odd blind tag team tournament draw, the Owen Hart Cup brackets, and many match additions for Forbidden Door. Predictions: 5:10 Review: 22:41 Matches Discussed: The Hardys (Matt & Jeff Hardy) vs, The Gunns (Austin & Colton Gunn) Jeff Jarrett vs. Mark Briscoe in a Concession Stand Brawl Chris Jericho, Sammy Guevara & Minoru Suzuki vs. Action Andretti, Darius Martin & AR Fox Orange Cassidy & Katsuyori Shibata vs. Daniel Garcia & Zack Sabre Jr. Kris Statlander (c) vs. Taya Valkyrie for the TBS Championship
Bill and Krishna discuss the news of the week, including CM Punk's interview with ESPN, and an injury to Bandido. Dhanai's Dirtsheet looks at the possibility of the Elite being absent from this week's Dynamite, while the AEW Roundup goes through Rampage and the debut episode of Collision. Bill's Japan Report discusses the updates to the NJPW Strong Independence Day shows on July 4-5 and some great Stardom matches. As always, they have their matches and wrestlers of the week. CM Punk ESPN Interview: 4:20 Bandido Injury: 18:30 Dhanai's Dirtsheet: 19:25 AEW Roundup: 23:15 Japan Report: 56:58 Matches & Wrestlers of the Week: 1:10:18
Bill and Krishna predict and review tonight's episode of AEW Dynamite from Washington DC as the build to Forbidden Door heats up, including promos from Darby Allin, Sammy Guevara, the Gunns, Sanada and Hiroshi Tanahashi. And, of course, appearances by Will Ospreay and Zack Sabre Jr. Predictions: 1:30 Review: 24:33 Matches Discussed: MJF vs. Adam Cole in an AEW World Championship Eliminator Match Mogul Embassy (Swerve Strickland, Bryan Cage, Toa Liona & Kaun) vs. Darby Allin, Sting, Orange Cassidy & Keith Lee Wardlow (c) vs. Jake Hager for the TNT Championship Toni Storm (c) vs. Skye Blue for the AEW Women's World Championship Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yuta) vs. Hangman Page & Young Bucks
Bill and Krishna discuss the wrestling news of the week, including the questionable decision of AEW Collision airing on TSN+ in Canada, Rush and his father quitting AAA, the final nail in the Stardom coffin for appearing at Forbidden Door, and an update on the Smash Wrestling card with Femme Fatales, Progress and Defy on June 25 in Toronto. As always, they bring you the Rampage Roundup, and the trip down Bushiroad to look at NJPW and Stardom, especially the Generation Struggles 2 match from Stardom in Korakuen Hall on June 6. But before they get into the news of the week, Krishna tells the story of his weekend 200km bike ride in the Ride to Conquer Cancer. If you want to know what riding 200 km (125 miles) in two days is like, you'll want to hear this. AEW Collision on TSN+: 16:16 Rush Quits AAA: 21:34 Stardom's final nail on Forbidden Door: 26:21 Smash Card Update: 31:31 Dhanai's Dirtsheet: 35:07 AEW Rampage Roundup: 38:36 Journey Down Bushiroad - NJPW: 52:14 Stardom: 55:14 Matches & Wrestlers of the Week: 1:05:22
After talking about the sad news of the Iron Sheik's passing today, Bill predicts, and Bill and Krishna review this week's episode of AEW Dynamite, including Tony Khan announcing the first Collision main event, a Sting appearance, promos from Don Callis, MJF and Adam Cole, and a Luchasaurus beatdown. Predictions: 4:27 Review: 18:02 Matches Discussed: Orange Cassidy (c) vs. Swerve Strickland for the AEW International Championship BCC (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yuta) vs. CHAOS (Trent Baretta, Chuck Taylor & Ricky Romero) Junglehook (“Jungle Boy” Jack Perry & Hook) vs. LFI (Preston Vance & Dralistico) in a Texas Tornado Tag Match Konosuke Takeshita vs. Damon Ace Kris Statlander (c) vs. Anna JayAS for the TBS Championship Ricky Starks vs. Jay White - FTR and Juice banned from the arena
Bill and Krishna discuss the news of the week, including all the fallout from NJPW Dominion this weekend, and its implications for AEW/NJPW Forbidden Door. They also talk about some notes from Double or Nothing, injuries to Lance Archer and Pac, Will Ospreay's contact, and a game of Guess The Stars from Double or Nothing. Krishna gives his Rampage Report, while Bill journies down the Bushiroad with reports from NJPW Dominion and Stardom's Flashing Champions shows. As always, they give their matches and wrestlers of the week. 7:18: NJPW Dominion Implications for Forbidden Door 19:08: Double or Nothing Notes 24:50: Injury Update 27:00: Guess the Stars - Double or Nothing 35:04: Will Ospreay Contract 39:40: Rampage Report 55:15: NJPW Dominion 1:09:30: Stardom Flashing Champions 1:20:40: Matches & Wrestlers of the Week
Bill and Krishna predict and review this week's episode of AEW Dynamite, including another announcement concerning AEW Collision by Tony Khan, promos from Don Callis, The Elite, Konosuke Takeshita, The Outcasts, and Bullet Club Gold, a cat story or two, and, of course, all the action. Predictions: 5:20 Review: 22:35 Matches Discussed: Lucha Bros (Rey Fenix & Penta El Zero Miedo) & Bandido vs. Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yuta) Swerve Strickland vs. Big Bill vs. Trent Baretta Orange Cassidy & Darby Allin vs. Gates of Agony (Toa Liona & Bishop Kaun) Kris Statlander (c) vs. Nyla Rose for the TBS Championship Saraya & Chris Jericho vs. Adam Cole & Dr. Britt Baker, DMD in a mixed tag team match
Bill and Krishna discuss the news of the week, including the AEW Double or Nothing post-show press conference, AAA and Stardom talent at Forbidden Door, and updates to the Smash Wrestling card on June 25. Krishna provides the Rampage report, while Bill updates the New Japan Best of the Super Juniors tournament and talks some Stardom. As always, they give their matches and wrestlers of the week. Double or Nothing Press Conference: 2:28 AAA, Stardom and Forbidden Door: 8:00 Smash Wrestling Updates for June 25: 11:33 Rampage Report: 15:07 Japan Report: 20:58 Matches and Wrestlers of the Week: 30:24 Matches Discussed: Best Friends (Chuck Taylor & Trent Barretta) vs. Big Bill & Lee Moriarty, AEW Rampage, May 26, 2023 Oedo Tai (Starlight Kid & Ruaka) vs. Suzu Suzuki & Mei Seira, Stardom in Chiba, May 13, 2023 Cosmic Angels (Tam Nakano, Natsupoi & Saori Anou) vs. Club Venus (Mina Shirakawa, Xena & Waka Tsukiyama), Stardom in Chiba, May 13, 2023
Bill and Krishna review AEW Double or Nothing 2023, including the epic four-way between MJF, Darby Allin, Sammy Guevara and "Jungle Boy" Jack Perry for the AEW World Championship, and the completely chaotic Anarchy in the Arena match between the Elite and the Blackpool Combat Club. Matches Discussed: Ethan Page & The Gunns (Austin & Colten Gunn) vs. The Hardys (Matt & Jeff Hardy) & Hook (if the Hardys team wins, Matt Hardy will own the rights to Ethan Page's contract) Blackjack Battle Royal for the AEW International Championship Participants: Orange Cassidy (c), Jay White, Juice Robinson, Ricky Starks, Brian Cage, Swerve Strickland, Keith Lee, Dustin Rhodes, Penta El Zero Miedo, Rey Fenix, Kip Sabian, Trent Beretta, Chuck Taylor, Tony Nese, Ari Daivari, Big Bill, Lee Moriarty, Komander, Bandido, The Butcher & The Blade Adam Cole vs. Chris Jericho in an unsanctioned match with Sabu as the special enforcer FTR (c) (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler) vs. Jeff Jarrett & Jay Lethal for the AEW World Tag Team Championship with Mark Briscoe as the special guest referee Wardlow (c) vs. Christian Cage in a ladder match for the TNT Championship Jamie Hayter (c) vs. Toni Storm for the AEW Women's World Championship House of Black (Malaki Black, Brody King and Buddy Matthews) (c) vs. The Acclaimed (Max Caster & Anthony Bowens) & Billy Gunn for the AEW World Trios Championship Jade Cargill (c) vs. Taya Valkyrie for the TBS Championship Jade Cargill (c) vs. Kris Statlander for the TBS Championship MJF (c) vs. Darby Allin vs. Sammy Guevara vs. “Jungle Boy" Jack Perry for the AEW World Heavyweight Championship Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley, Bryan Danielson, Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yuta) vs. The Elite (Kenny Omega, The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) & Hangman Page) in an Anarchy in the Arena match
Bill and Krishna discuss the card and predict the results for this Sunday's Double or Nothing PPV from AEW, including engaging in some serious fantasy booking as they look ahead to where AEW will go on the build to Forbidden Door.
Bill and Krishna predict and review the AEW Double or Nothing Go-Home edition of Dynamite, including Tony Khan announcing the debut of Collision in Chicago, promos from Jon Moxley, all four pillars, Ricky Starks and FTR, and a contract signing with Jericho and Adam Cole. They also talk about the signing of Aussie Open to AEW, announced during Dynamite. Predictions: 3:22 Review: 26:18 Matches Discussed: Orange Cassidy (c) vs. Kyle Fletcher for the AEW International Championship House of Black (c) (Malaki Black, Brody King & Buddy Matthews) vs. Blake Christian, AR Fox & Metalik in an Open House Rules match for the AEW World Trios Championship Taya Valkyrie vs. Lady Frost Daniel Garcia vs. Roderick Strong Lucha Bros (c) (Rey Fenix & Penta EZM) vs. Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yuta) for the ROH World Tag Team Championship
Bill and Krishna discuss the news of the week, including all the information on CM Punk and AEW Collision, a release date for AEW Fight Forever, injuries to Mercedes Moné, Mark Davis, Will Ospreay and Taiji Ishimori, a note about Kota Ibushi, and an update on Smash Wrestling's Girls Next Door card. Krishna provides the Rampage Report, and Bill talks about the Best of the Super Juniors and Himeka's Retirement Ceremony among other things in the Japan Report. As always, they give their matches and wrestlers of the week. CM Punk and Collision: 2:57 AEW Fight Forever: 25:03 Injuries: 27:45 Kota Ibushi: 38:12 Smash Wrestling Girls Next Door Update: 48:29 AEW Rampage Report: 51:16 IWGP Tag Team Championship Changes: 1:03:30 NJPW Resurgence: 1:04:40 NJPW Best of the Super Juniors: 1:09:48 Stardom Report: 1:19:56 Himeka's Retirement Ceremony: 1:23:13 Matches and Wrestlers of the Week: 1:34:11 Matches Discussed: Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli, Jon Moxley & Wheeler Yuta) vs. The Best Amigos (Bandido, Chuck Taylor & Trent Beretta), AEW Rampage, May 19, 2023 TJP vs. Titan, NJPW Best of the Super Juniors, Korakuen Hall, May 12, 2023 Mike Bailey vs. Hiromu Takahashi, NJPW Best of the Super Juniors, Korakuen Hall, May 12, 2023 Francesco Akira vs. El Desperado, NJPW Best of the Super Juniors, Korakuen Hall, May 21, 2023 Stars (Mayu Iwatani, Hazuki & Koguma) vs. DDM (Giulia, Maika & Thekla), Stardom in Shimonoseki, May 3, 2023 Himeka Retirement Ceremony, Korakuen Hall, May 14, 2023
Bill and Krishna discuss the big announcement from WBD today concerning AEW Collision debuting on June 17 before they predict and review tonight's episode of AEW Dynamite, including Don Callis starting to explain his actions, Christian confronting Wardlow, FTR tangling with Jarrett and his gang, and multiple appearances by the Blackpool Combat Club. AEW Collision Announcement: 3:02 Predictions: 15:38 Review: 28:02 Matches Discussed: Darby Allin & Orange Cassidy vs. Lee Moriarty & Big Bill Sammy Guevara vs. Exodus Prime Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. & Hikaru Shida vs. The Outcasts (Toni Storm & Ruby Soho) Chris Jericho vs. Roderick Strong in a Falls Count Anywhere Match “Jungle Boy” Jack Perry vs. Rush Ricky Starks vs. Jay White
Bill and Krishna reflect on their 100th episode milestone before turning to this week's news, including an update on the Smash x Femme Fatales Girl Next Door and Smash x Progress x Defy shows for June 25. They talk about AEW ticket sales at Wembley and possible matches for the card. Dhanai's Dirtsheet looks at rumours of AEW talent being upset with Will Ospreay being booked for Wembley. Krishna gives his AEW Roundup, while Bill reports on happenings in Japan, including Stardom's Legend of Fukuoka Goddess show on May 4. As always, they end with their matches and wrestlers of the week. Episode 100: 2:42 Smash card updates: 7:59 AEW Wembley update: 12:40 Dhanai's Dirtsheet: 20:57 AEW Roundup: 23:29 Japan Report: 46:14 Matches & Wrestlers of the Week: 1:03:01 Matches Discussed: Toni Storm vs. Allysin Kay, AEW Rampage, May 13, 2023 Kyle Fletcher vs. Action Andretti, AEW Rampage, May 13, 2023 The Mogul Embassy (Brian Cage & Swerve Strickland) vs. The Dark Order (Alex Reynolds & John Silver), AEW Rampage, May 13, 2023 Cosmic Angels (Tam Nakano & Saori Anou) vs. Oedo Tai (Starlight Kid & Ruaka), Stardom Legend of Fukuoka Goddess, May 4, 2023 God's Eye (Syuri & Konami) vs. Oedo Tai (Natsuko Tora & Momo Watanabe), Stardom Legend of Fukuoka Goddess, May 4, 2023 Donna Del Mondo (Giulia & Maika) vs. AphroditE (Utami Hayashishita & Saya Kamitani), Stardom Legend of Fukuoka Goddess, May 4, 2023 AZM (c) vs. Mei Seira for the Stardom High-Speed Championship, Stardom Legend of Fukuoka Goddess, May 4, 2023 The New Eras (c) (Mirai & Ami Sohrei) vs. FWC (Hazuki & Koguma), Stardom Legend of Fukuoka Goddess, May 4, 2023 Mina Shirakawa (c) vs. Natsupoi for the Wonder of Stardom Championship, Stardom Legend of Fukuoka Goddess, May 4, 2023
Episode 99! Bill and Krishna predict and review the May 10, 2023 AEW Dynamite, featuring the steel cage match between Kenny Omega and Jon Moxley. In addition to all the action, they also talk about the return of Miro and Thunder Rosa, promos from all four pillars and Christian, plus FTR shenanigans with the Dutt Gang and Mark Briscoe. Predictions: 4:48 Review: 28:15 Matches Discussed: Rey Fenix vs. Claudio Castagnoli in a Double Jeopardy Match Orange Cassidy (c) vs. Daniel Garcia for the AEW International Championship Anna Jay A.S. vs. Julia Hart in a No-Holds-Barred Match House of Black (c) vs. Bandido & Best Friends in an Open House Rules Match for the AEW World Trios Championship Kenny Omega vs. Jon Moxley in a Steel Cage Match
After a classic Krishna rant about the choking masters that are the Toronto Maple Leafs, Bill and Krishna overcome time itself to discuss the news of the week, including AEW All In ticket sales for Wembley Stadium, Eddie Kingston undergoing surgery, potential changes to AEW Rampage, and Yuka Sakazaki coming full-time to the US. Krishna gives his AEW Rampage Report, and Bill discusses the latest happenings in NJPW and Stardom. As always, they give their matches and wrestlers of the week. AEW Wembley Ticket Sales: 6:00 Eddie Kingston Surgery: 9:48 AEW Rampage Changes: 11:37 Yuka Sakazaki Leaving TJPW: 14:50 AEW Rampage Report: 16:33 Japan Report: 28:46 Matches and Wrestlers of the Week: 43:50 Matches Discussed: The Lucha Bros (Rey Fenix & Penta El Zero Miedo) & El Hijo Del Vikingo vs. QTV (QT Marshall, Aaron Solo & Powerhouse Hobbs) Matt & Jeff Hardy, Isiah Kassidy & Hook vs. The Firm (Big Bill, Ethan Page, Lee Moriarty, & Stokely Hathaway) in The Firm Deletion Match Sanada (c) vs. Hiromu Takahashi for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, NJPW Dontaku, May 3, 2023 Cosmic Angels (Tam Nakano, Natsupoi & Saori Anou) vs. Club Venus (Mina Shirakawa, Mariah May & Waka Tsukiyama), Stardom in Nagoya, April 29, 2023
Bill and Krishna predict and review this week's episode of AEW Dynamite, including a visit to the Briscoe chicken farm, the return of Hikaru Shida, and video segments from House of Black, Kenny Omega and the BCC. They also look at some AEW news, including the cancellation of Dark and Dark Elevation, and the departure of Leva Bates. News: 4:40 Predictions: 14:25 Review: 34:08 Matches Discussed: Orange Cassidy, Adam Cole, Roderick Strong, & Bandido vs. Jericho Appreciation Society (Daniel Garcia, Matt Menard, Angelo Parker & Jake Hager) Saraya vs. Willow Nightingale “Tres De Mayo” Trios Battle Royale Kip Sabian, The Butcher & The Blade Varsity Athletes (Ari Daivari, Tony Nese, Josh Woods) QTV (QT Marshall, Aaron Solo, Powerhouse Hobbs) The Acclaimed (Max Caster, Anthony Bowens & Billy Gunn) The Dark Order (Jon Silver, Alex Reynolds & Evil Uno) The Lucha Bros (Rey Fenix & Penta El Zero Miedo) & El Hijo Del Vikingo Wardlow vs. Logan Larue Ricky Starks vs. Juice Robinson MJF & Sammy Guevara vs. Darby Allin & “Jungle Boy” Jack Perry
Bill and Krishna discuss the news of the week, including Will Ospreay's comments on his contract, an update on AEW Collision, Suzu Suzuki quitting Prominence, and more information on Momo Kohgo's injury. In Dhanai's Dirtsheet, they speculate about why CM Punk visited Raw and Impact last week. As always they have their reports on AEW, New Japan and Stardom, plus their matches and wrestlers of the week. Will Ospreay's Contract: 3:09 AEW Collision Update: 10:22 Suzu Suzuki: 22:13 Momo Kohgo Injury: 23:47 Dhanai's Dirtsheet: 24:31 AEW Roundup: 30:37 New Japan Update: 36:54 Stardom Report: 48:14 Match of the Week: 56:05 Wrestler of the Week: 57:39 Matches Discussed: Shingo Takagi (c) vs. Taichi for the King of Pro Wrestling Championship in a Takagi-style Triad Match, NJPW Wrestling Satsuma no Kuni, April 29, 2023 Aussie Open (c) (Kyle Fletcher & Mark Davis) vs. TMDK (Mikey Nichols & Shane Haste) for the IWGP World Tag Team Championship, NJPW Wrestling Satsuma no Kuni, April 29, 2023 AZM (c) vs Saki Kashima for the Stardom High-Speed Championship, Stardom in Korakuen Hall, April 14, 2023 MaiHime (Maika & Himeka) vs. Alto livello KABALIWAN (Syuri & Giulia), Stardom in Korakuen Hall, April 14, 2023 Emi Sakura & Mei Sugura vs. Ashley D'Amboise & Reka Tehaka, AEW Dark, April 25, 2023 Dark Order (John Silver & Alex Reynolds) vs. Varsity Athletes (Tony Nese & Josh Woods), AEW Dark, April 25, 2023 Bullet Club Gold (Jay White & Juice Robinson) vs. Ricky Starks & Shawn Spears, AEW Rampage, April 28, 2023
After some quick Leafs talk, Bill and Krishna review Smash Wrestling's Live, Laugh, Lariat that took place in the Franklin Horner Community Centre in Toronto. In addition to all the matches, they also discuss Q&A's with promotor Sebastian Suave and Mane Event. Q&As with Sebastian Suave and Mane Event: 3:30 Review of Live, Laugh, Lariat: 15:30 Matches Discussed: Kaz Jordan vs. "The Driver" Joe Demaro Mane Event (Midas Black & Jay Lyons) vs Critical X Revolution (TJ Epixxx & Chael Conners) Miley vs. Seleziya Sparks Psycho Mike vs. Scotty 2 Hotty Kevin Bennett (c) vs. Vaughn Vertigo for the Smash Wrestling Championship Carter Mason vs Danny Jones Puma King vs. Charles Crowley
Bill predicts AEW Dynamite this week, and then Bill and Krishna review it, including an announcement from Tony Khan, the debut of Roderick Strong, and appearances by the Blackpool Combat Club in addition to the in-ring action. Predictions: 2:20 Review: 19:39 Matches Discussed: Orange Cassidy (c) vs. Bandido for the AEW International Championship Dax Harwood vs. Jeff Jarrett Sammy Guevara vs. Darby Allin in the Four Pillars Tournament Finals Jade Cargill (c) vs. Taya Valkyrie for the TBS Championship The Butcher & The Blade vs. Kenny Omega & Konosuke Takeshita
Bill and Krishna discuss the news of the week, including AEW possibly calling their new Saturday show "AEW Collision", and Mercedes Moné's contract extension with NJPW & Stardom. Krishna provides his AEW Roundup. Bill talks about the NJPW US Title tournament, an injury to Momo Kohgo, and the Stardom Cinderella Tournament Finals. As always, they have their match and wrestler of the week. 8:11: AEW Collision 13:50: Mercedes Moné Contract Extension 23:06: AEW Roundup 38:44: IWGP US Heavyweight Championship tournament update 39:53: Momo Kohgo Injury update 42:08: Stardom Cinderella Tournament Finals 53:54: Match of the Week 58:24: Wrestler of the Week Matches Discussed: Waka Tsukiyama vs. Mai Sakurai, Semi-final match, Stardom Cinderella Finals, Yoyogi, April 15, 2023 Ami Sohrei vs. Mirai, Stardom Cinderella Finals, Yoyogi, April 15, 2023 Mirai vs. Mai Sakurai, Stardom Cinderella Finals, Yoyogi, April 15, 2023 Donna Del Mondo (Giulia, Thekla, Maika & Himeka) vs. Cosmic Angels (Tam Nakano, Natsupoi, Mina Shirakawa & Saki) in a 2 out of 3 falls match, Stardom Cinderella Finals, Yoyogi, April 15, 2023 Pat Buck vs. Juice Robinson, AEW Dark, April 18, 2023 The Renegades (Robyn & Charlette) vs. Brittany J & Kiah Dream, AEW Dark, April 18, 2023 Emi Sakura vs. Mizuki, AEW Dark Elevation, April 17, 2023 El Hijo del Vikingo vs. Dralistico for the AAA Mega Championship, AEW Rampage, April 21, 2023
Bill reviews Stardom's All-Star Grand Queendom 2023 from Yokohama Arena, which came to us on Sunday, April 23. He goes over all the matches on this event-of-the-year candidate, including some stellar title matches and multiple (and sometimes surprising) title changes. Matches Discussed: Stardom Rumble Oedo Tai (Momo Watanabe, Natsuko Tora, Ruaka & Saki Kashima) vs. Thekla & Club Venus (Jessie, Mariah May & Xena) Mei Seira & Starlight Kid vs. AZM & Mei Suruga in a High-Speed Showcase Match Queen's Quest (Miyu Amasaki & Utami Hayashishita) vs. Hazuki & Fuwa-chan Himeka's Retirement Match: Himeka vs. Maika 7Upp (Nanae Takahashi & Yuu) (c) vs. The New Eras (Mirai & Ami Sohrei) for the Goddess of Stardom Tag Team Championship Prominence (Kurumi Hiragi, Risa Sera & Suzu Suzuki) vs REStart (Kairi, Saori Anou & Natsupoi) for the Artist Of Stardom Championship Saya Kamitani (c) vs. Mina Shirakawa for the Wonder of Stardom Championship Syuri vs. Chihiro Hashimoto in a UWF Rules Match Mercedes Moné (c) vs. Mayu Iwatani for the IWGP Women's Championship Giulia (c) vs. Tam Nakano for the World of Stardom Championship
Bill and Krishna predict and then review this week's episode of AEW Dynamite, including a showdown between the Blackpool Combat Club and the Elite, a face-to-face between Adam Cole and Chris Jericho, appearances by Shawn Spears and Konosuke Takeshita, and the announcement of a pillars tournament to decide the number one contender for MJF's title. Predictions: 6:56 Review: 28:36 Matches Discussed: Jamie Hayter & Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. vs. Ruby Soho & Toni Storm Powerhouse Hobbs (c) vs. Wardlow Jay White vs. Komander The Acclaimed (Max Caster & Anthony Bowens) & Billy Gunn vs. The Jericho Appreciation Society (Matt Menard, Angelo Parker & Jake Hager) Sammy Guevara vs. "Jungle Boy" Jack Perry
Bill and Krishna discuss the news of the week, including CM Punk's seemingly-imminent return to AEW, Will Ospreay being cleared to wrestle, and Hiroshi Tanahashi's injury from this weekend. They preview the card for the April 29 Smash Wrestling show in Toronto before they give the AEW Roundup and the Report from Japan. Time stamps are below. Special Note: Krishna will be participating in The Ride to Conquer Cancer in 2023. He will be attempting to complete a 2-day 200km bike ride from Toronto to Niagara Falls. We all know how terrible Cancer is and how it affects everyone. Krishna lost a close friend to the disease in 2020, and Bill lost his mother in 2021, so this cause is very personal to both of them. Krishna would be honoured if you could donate to this important event. Support Krishna's Ride to Conquer Cancer 7:06 - CM Punk's return to AEW 22:40 - Will Ospreay Cleared to Wrestle 30:02 - Hiroshi Tanahashi Injury 32:46 - Smash Wrestling Preview for April 29 40:55 - AEW Roundup 49:03 - Japan Report 1:03:35 - Match of the Week 1:06:20 - Wrestler of the Week Matches Discussed: The 37Kamina (Shunma Katsumata, Mao & Yuki Ueno) vs. The Butcher, The Blade & Kip Sabian, AEW Dark Elevation, April 10, 2023 The Renegades (Charlette & Robyn) vs. Nyla Rose & Marina Shafir, AEW Dark Elevation, April 10, 2023 The Firm (Big Bill & Lee Moriarty) vs. Rex Lawless & Traxx, AEW Dark Elevation, April 10, 2023 Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher & Mark Davis) vs. The Best Friends (Trent Beretta & Chuck Taylor), AEW Rampage, April 14, 2023 Mark Briscoe, Jeff Jarrett, Jay Lethal & Satnam Singh vs. Jake Manning, Luther, Serpentico & Angelico, AEW Rampage, April 14, 2023 Himeka vs. Mina Shirakawa, Himeka Retirement Road, Stardom in Sendai, April 6, 2023 Himeka vs. Ami Sohrei, Himeka Retirement Road, Stardom in Aomori, April 8, 2023 God's Eye (Ami Sohrei, Mirai, Konami & Syuri) vs. Queen's Quest (Miyu Amasaki, Utami Hayashishita, Saya Kamitani & AZM), Stardom in Sendai, April 6, 2023
Bill and Krishna predict and review this week's episode of AEW Synamite, including a mandatory appearance by MJF, a surprise appearance by Jeff Hardy, an awesome appearance by Kenny Omega and the Bucks, and a pre-taped appearance by Jay White. Predictions: 3:43 Review: 25:26 Matches Discussed: Swerve Strickland vs. Darby Allin Powerhouse Hobbs (c) vs. Silas Young for the TNT Championship Orange Cassidy (c) vs. Buddy Matthews for the AEW International Championship Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley & Claudio Castagnoli) vs. Brandon Cutler & Michael Nakazawa Riho & Skye Blue vs. The Outcasts (Ruby Soho & Toni Storm) Keith Lee vs. Chris Jericho
Bill and Krishna discuss the week's news, including an update on Kota Ibushi, the debut of Nick Wayne in AEW, FTR confirming that they have re-signed with AEW (which devolves into copious amounts of fantasy booking), Swerve Strickland appearing at AAA Triplemania, and an injury to Tam Nakano. Krishna provides the AEW roundup. Bill's Japan Report focuses mainly on NJPW's Sakura Genesis show, including the fate of El Phantasmo and some surprising title changes. He also discusses the newly announced tournament to decide the number one contender for Kenny Omega's IWGP US Heavyweight Championship. As always, they give their match and wrestler of the week. Kota Ibushi Watch: 6:53 Nick Wayne AEW Debut: 10:05 FTR Confirms Re-Signing with AEW: 14:27 Swerve Strickland at Triplemania: 27:47 Tam Nakano Injury: 30:35 AEW Roundup: 38:51 Japan Report: 51:39 Match of the Week: 1:13:42 Wrestler of the Week: 1:15:18 Matches Discussed: Mercedes Moné (c) vs. Hazuki vs. AZM for the IWGP Women's Championship, NJPW Sakura Genesis, April 8, 2023 Zack Sabre Jr. (c) vs. Shota Umino for the NJPW World TV Title, NJPW Sakura Genesis, April 8, 2023 Bishamon (Yoshi-Hashi & Hiroki Goto) (c) vs. Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher & Mark Davis) for the IWGP World Tag Team Championship, NJPW Sakura Genesis, April 8, 2023 Natsupoi & Kakeru Sekiguchi vs. Himeka & Miyuki Takase, Himeka's Retirement Road, Stardom, Korakuen Hall, April 2, 2023 AR Fox vs. Peter Avalon, AEW Dark, April 4, 2023 Willie Mack vs. Serpentico, AEW Dark, April 4, 2023 Toni Storm vs. Kiera Hogan, AEW Dark, April 4, 2023 Hook (c) vs. Ethan Page for the FTW Championship, AEW Rampage, April 7, 2023 Darby Allin (c) vs. Dralistico for the AEW International Championship, AEW Battle of the Belts VI, April 7, 2023 Jade Cargill (c) vs. Billie Starkz for the TBS Women's Championship, AEW Battle of the Belts VI, April 7, 2023 The Lucha Bros (c) vs. QT Marshall & Powerhouse Hobbs for the ROH Tag-Team Championships, AEW Battle of the Belts VI, April 7, 2023
Bill and Krishna predict and review this week's AEW Dynamite, including Switchblade Jay White becoming All-Elite, MJF Day in Long Island, Tony Khan announcing AEW All In in London, England, an epic Bryan Danielson promo, and, of course, all the action. Also, please see below the notes for an important message from Krishna. Predictions: 6:37 Review: 31:46 Matches Discussed: Juice Robinson vs. Ricky Starks House of Black (Malaki Black, Brody King & Buddy Matthews) (c) vs. Orange Cassidy & Best Friends (Chuck Taylor & Trent Barretta) for the AEW World Trios Championship Jamie Hayter (c) vs. Riho for the AEW Women's World Championship Sammy Guevara vs. Komander Hook (c) vs. Ethan Page for the FTW Championship Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yuta) vs. Three Local Wrestlers The Gunns (c) vs. FTR for the AEW World Tag Team Championship & FTR's career in AEW Krishna's Message: I'll be participating in The Ride to Conquer Cancer in 2023. I will be attempting to complete a 2-day 200km bike ride from Toronto to Niagara Falls. We all know how terrible Cancer is and how it affects everyone. I lost a close friend to the disease in 2020, so this ride is very personal to me. I would be honoured if you could donate to this important cause. Support Krishna's Ride to Conquer Cancer
After Krishna gives his thoughts on Wrestlemania from this past weekend, Bill and Krishna discuss the news of the week, including the potential impact on AEW of the sale of WWE to Endeavor, Dante Martin's injury at Supercard of Honor, and an update on Matt Jackson. Krishna provides his AEW Roundup. Bill discusses the first four rounds of Stardom's Cinderella Tournament 2023, including some great performances by Saki Kashima and Mai Sakurai. As always, they give their matches and wrestlers of the week. WWE Sold to Endeavor: 6:51 Dante Martin Injury: 16:39 Matt Jackson Injury Update: 20:03 AEW Roundup: 27:25 Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2023: 39:28 Match of the Week: 1:07:36 Wrestler of the Week: 1:11:23 Matches Discussed: Mirai vs Hanan, round 1, Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2023, Yokahama, March 26, 2023 AZM vs. Hazuki, round 1, Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2023, Yokahama, March 26, 2023 Momo Watanabe vs. Maika, round 1, Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2023, Yokahama, March 26, 2023 Tam Nakano vs. Himeka, round 1, Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2023, Yokahama, March 26, 2023 Saki Kashima vs. Syuri, round 2, Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2023, Utsunomiya, April 1, 2023 Athena vs. Tootie Lynn, AEW Dark Elevation, March 27, 2023 The Firm (Ethan Page, Matt Hardy & Isiah Kassidy) vs. Spanish Announce Project (Luther, Serpentico & Angelico), AEW Dark Elevation, March 27, 2023 Riho vs. Diamante, AEW Dark Elevation, March 27, 2023 Top Flight (Dante Martin & Darius Martin) vs. The Shulk (Liam Gray & Adrian Alanis), AEW Dark, March 28, 2023 Konosuke Takeshita vs. Cole Karter, AEW Dark, March 28, 2023 Sammy Guevara vs. Konosuke Takeshita, AEW Rampage, March 31, 2023 Kings Of The Black Throne (Malaki Black, Brody King & Buddy Matthews) vs. Best Friends (Orange Cassidy, Trent Barretta & Chuck Taylor), AEW Rampage, March 31, 2023 Action Andretti vs. Juice Robinson, AEW Rampage, March 31, 2023
After discussing Jon Moxley's appearance on the Sessions with Renee Pacquette in which he responds to CM Punk's infamous Instagram post, Bill and Krishna predict and review this week's episode of AEW Dynamite, including the return of Bryan Danielson, MJF confronting Jungle Boy, and the JAS out on the town with the Acclaimed. Jon Moxley on the Sessions: 3:24 Dynamite Predictions: 12:22 Dynamite Review: 29:42 Matches Discussed: Matt Hardy vs. “Jungle Boy” Jack Perry Dalton Castle & The Boys vs. Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yuta) Kenny Omega (c) vs. Jeff Cobb for the IWGP US Heavyweight Championship Orange Cassidy (c) vs. The Butcher for the AEW International Championship Willow Nightingale vs. Ruby Soho Adam Cole vs. Daniel Garcia
Bill and Krishna take a look at this week's news, including CM Punk's deleted Instagram post criticizing AEW's creative and Jon Moxley. They have some updates on Jamie Hayter, Will Ospreay and Koto Ibushi. Krishna provides the AEW Roundup looking at the best matches from Dark, Elevation and Rampage, while Bill discusses the New Japan Cup finals and more of the matches from Stardom on Himeka's retirement road. He also gives his thoughts on the Kairi vs. Mercedes Moné match from Battle in the Valley. They top it off as always with their match and wrestler of the week. Updates on Jamie Hayter, Will Ospreay and Koto Ibushi: 1:46 CM Punk Instagram Post: 3:48 AEW Roundup: 25:09 Japan Report: 41:00 Match of the Week: 1:02:05 Wrestler of the Week: 1:05:20 Matches Discussed: Hiromu Takahashi (c) vs. Lio Rush for the IWGP World Junior Heavyweight Championship, New Japan Cup 2023 Finals, March 21, 2023 Kairi (c) vs. Mercedes Moné for the IWGP Women's Championship, NJPW Battle in the Valley, Feb. 18, 2023 Meltear (Tam Nakano & Natsupoi) vs. MaiHime (Maika & Himeka), Stardom in Hachioji, March 11, 2023 Himeka vs Ruaka, Stardom in Takamatsu, March 15, 2023 Himeka vs Giulia, Stardom in Osaka, March 16, 2023 Brandon Cutler vs. Jason Geiger, AEW Dark Elevation, March 20, 2023 The Firm (Ethan Page, Matt Hardy & Isiah Kassidy) vs. Sebastian Wolfe, Massive Damage & Mo Jabrai, AEW Dark Elevation, March 20, 2023 Athena vs. Taylor Rising, AEW Dark Elevation, March 20, 2023 Dark Order (Alex Reynolds & John Silver) vs. Tony Nese & Ari Daivari, AEW Dark Elevation, March 20, 2023 Juice Robinson vs. Leon Ruffin, AEW Dark, March 21, 2023 Iron Savages (Boulder & Bronson) vs. The Wingmen (Ryan Nemeth & Cezar Bononi), AEW Dark, March 21, 2023 The Renegade Twins (Robyn & Charlette) vs. Avery Breaux & Mafiosa, AEW Dark, March 21, 2023 Toni Storm vs. Billie Starkz, AEW Dark, March 21, 2023 Powerhouse Hobbs (c) vs. Penta El Zero Miedo for the TNT Championship, AEW Rampage, March 24, 2023 Brody King vs. Jake Hager, AEW Rampage, March 24, 2023
Bill and Krishna predict and then review tonight's edition of AEW Dynamite including a match of the year candidate featuring Kenny Omega and El Hijo del Vikingo, story time with Adam Cole, an ambulance for the Young Bucks, more QTV, and perhaps some discussion of Forbidden Door 2 sprinkled in. Predictions: 9:20 Review: 31:50 Matches Discussed: Sting, Darby Allin & Orange Cassidy vs. The Butcher & The Blade & Kip Sabian The Gunns (Colton & Austin Gunn) (c) vs. Top Flight (Dante & Darius Martin) for the AEW World Tag Team Championship Hook vs. Stokely Hathaway in a No DQ Match Jon Moxley vs. Stu Grayson Toni Storm vs. Skye Blue Kenny Omega vs. El Hijo del Vikingo
Bill and Krishna discuss the news of the week, including Will Ospreay's injury, Stu Grayson signing again with AEW (which turns into a look at this week's Being The Elite), Riho and social media trolls, and an injury to Danhausen. Dhanai's Dirtsheet looks at rumours of Mercedes Mone signing with AEW. The AEW Roundup focuses on a couple of great matches from Rampage, while the Japan Report highlights the Princess of Princesses title match from TJPW Grand Princess '23. As always, they give their matches and wrestlers of the week. Will Ospreay Injury: 5:46 Stu Grayson signs again with AEW: 8:07 Riho and Social Media Trolls: 20:18 Danhausen Injury: 32:31 Dhanai's Dirtsheet - Mercedes Mone signing with AEW: 35:15 AEW Roundup: 41:02 Japan Report: 50:03 Match of the Week: 1:07:46 Wrestler of the Week: 1:10:53 Matches Discussed: Yuka Sakazaki (c) vs. Mizuki for the Princess of Princesses Championship, TJPW Grand Princess '23, March 18, 2023 Shota Umino vs Zack Sabre Jr, New Japan Cup 2023, round 2, March 15, 2023 Himeka vs Natsupoi, Stardom in Korakuen Hall, March 10, 2023 Brian Cage vs. Jack Cartwheel, AEW Dark Elevation, March 13, 2021 Lucha Bros (Pentagon Jr & Rey Fenix) vs. The Wingmen (Ryan Nemeth & Peter Avalon), AEW Dark Elevation, March 13, 2021 Riho vs. Diamante, AEW Dark, March 14, 2023 Action Andretti vs. Lee Johnson, AEW Dark, March 14, 2023 Powerhouse Hobbs vs. Rey Fenix, AEW Rampage, March 17, 2023 Daniel Garcia vs. Brody King, AEW Rampage, March 17, 2023
Bill and Krishna predict and review this Canadian episode of AEW Dynamite from the city that breeds the world's greatest wrestlers, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. They look at MJF's Re-Bar Mitzvah with its amazing promos from the AEW pillars, the debut of QTV, a segment with the Outcasts, the debut of Taya Valkyrie, as well as some spectacular matches. They might also be freaking out just a little over the announcement of AEW/NJPW Forbidden Door coming to Toronto on June 25. Dynamite Review: 34:27 Matches Discussed: Hangman Page & Dark Order (Evil Uno & Stu Grayson) vs. Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yuta) Jade Cargill vs. Nicole Matthews for the TBS Championship Orange Cassidy (c) vs. Jeff Jarrett for the AEW International Championship House of Black (Malaki Black, Brody King & Buddy Matthews) (c) vs. The Elite (Kenny Omega & The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson)) vs. Jericho Appreciation Society (Chris jericho, Sammy Guevara & Daniel Garcia) for the AEW World Trios Championship
Bill and Krishna discuss the news of the week including AEW contract talks with the Elite, Thunder Rosa's return, and the status of the AEW Fight Forever game. A look at Dave Meltzer's star ratings for AEW Revolution turns into a discussion on what makes a match great in today's wrestling. In addition to Stardom in Showcase, Bill provides an update on the New Japan Cup, including a look at the Will Ospreay vs. Mark Davis match in round 2. As always, Krishna gives his AEW Roundup. 1:52: AEW and the Elite's contracts 3:17: Thunder Rosa's status with AEW 4:25: Stu Grayson appearing on Dynamite 5:52: AEW Fight Forever update 9:04: New Japan Cup 13:06: Will Ospreay vs. Mark Davis 22:00: Dave Meltzer's Star ratings for Revolution & Triangle Derby I 36:55: AEW Roundup 46:40: Stardom Update 50:44: Prominence vs. Donna Del Mondo Hardcore Match 59:51: Match of the Week 1:02:37: Wrestler of the Week Matches Discussed Will Ospreay vs. Mark Davis, New Japan Cup round 2, NJPW in Ehime, March 13, 2023 Prominence (Risa Sera, Suzu Suzuki & Kurumi Hiragi) vs. Donna Del Mondo (Giulia, Himeka & Maika) in a Hardcore Match, Stardom in Showcase, Feb. 26, 2023 Sammy Guevara vs. Action Andretti, AEW Rampage, March 10, 2023 Juice Robinson vs. Titus Alexander, AEW Dark Elevation, March 6, 2023 Christopher Daniels vs. Cole Karter Evil Uno vs. Lee Johnson Brian Cage vs. Bad Dude Tito, AEW Dark, March 7, 2023 Konosuke Takeshita vs. Jack Cartwheel AR Fox vs. Ryan Nemeth
Bill flies solo for his review of Stardom's first-ever Triangle Derby Finals, including a match that is second only to Omega vs Ospreay as the match of the year, a hate-filled brawl, and a recap of an entertaining Cosmic Angels-God's Eye press conference before their semi-finals match. Matches Reviewed: Rina vs. Hina vs. Miyu Amasaki Utami Hayashishita & Lady C vs. Ram Kaichow & Maika Ozaki Donna Del Mondo (Maika, Thekla & Mai Sakurai) vs. Club Venus (Mina Shirakawa, Mariah May & Waka Tsukiyama) Stars (Mayu Iwatani, Koguma, Saya Iida, Momo Kohgo & Hanan) vs. Oedo Tai (Natsuko Tora, Ruaka, Momo Watanabe, Saki Kashima and Fukigen Death) Triangle Derby Semi-Finals Match 1: Rampage God's Eye (Syuri, Mirai & Ami Sohrei) vs. Cosmic Angels (Tam Nakano, Natsupoi & Saki) Triangle Derby Semi-Finals Match 2: 7Upp (Nanae Takahashi, Yuu, & Yuna Mizumori) vs. Prominence (Risa Sera, Suzu Suzuki & Kurumi Hiragi) Himeka vs. Chihiro Hashimoto Saya Kamitani (c) vs. Hazuki for the Wonder of Stardom Championship AZM (c) vs. Starlight Kid for the High-Speed Championship Giulia (c) vs. Maya Yukihi for the World of Stardom Championship Triangle Derby Finals: Rampage God's Eye (Syuri, Mirai & Ami Sohrei) vs. Prominence (Risa Sera, Suzu Suzuki & Kurumi Hiragi) for the Artist of Stardom Championship
Bill and Krishna predict and then review this week's AEW Dynamite, including promos from MJF, Bryan Danielson, Ricky Starks and Hangman Adam Page, appearances by The Elite and the House of Black, the return of QT Marshall and some solid matches too. Predictions: 2:54 Review: 21:11 Matches Discussed: Orange Cassidy (c) vs. Jay Lethal for the AEW All-Atlantic Championship Ruby Soho vs Skye Blue AR Fox & Top Flight vs. Jericho Appreciation Society (Chris Jericho, Sammy Guevara & Daniel Garcia) The Dark Order (John Silver & Alex Reynolds) vs Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castignoli & Jon Moxley) Wardlow (c) vs. Powerhouse Hobbs for the TNT Championship
Bill and Krishna discuss Kenny Omega's appearance on The Sessions, including his comments on the brawl at All Out last year, and his plans for the future. They look at comments made by Chris Jericho on returning to WWE, Tony Khan's media call where he discussed All Elite Women and ROH streaming, and Dax Harwood's appearance on Busted Open Radio. Dhanai's Dirtsheet this week addresses the rumours that FTR has signed a long-term contract with AEW. The Japan Report takes a look at some highlights from Fantasiticamania and the opening round of the New Japan Cup. As always, Bill and Krishna give their matches and wrestlers of the week. 1:13 - AEW Revolution news conference 5:13 - Kenny Omega on The Sessions 18:21 - Chris Jericho on returning to WWE 22:21 - Tony Khan media call 32:42 - AEW injury update 35:03 - Dax Harwood on Busted Open Radio 37:00 - Dhanai's Dirtsheet - Has FTR signed long-term contracts? 47:29 - AEW Roundup - Dark & Dark Elevation 54:27 - Japan Report 1:04:28 - Matches of the Week 1:05:44 - Wrestlers of the Week Matches Discussed: Titan (c) vs. Soberano Jr. for the CMLL welterweight title, NJPW/CMLL Fantasticamania, Korakuen Hall, Feb. 27, 2023 El Phantasmo vs. Tetsuya Naito, New Japan Cup 2023, Korakuen Hall, March 4, 2023 Oedo Tai (Natsuko Tora, Momo Watanabe, Saki Kashima) vs. Cosmic Angels (Tam Nakano, Natsupoi & Waka Tsukiyama), Stardom in Matsumoto, Feb. 23, 2023 The Firm (Ethan Page, Matt Hardy, & Isiah Kassidy) vs. Watson, Action Braxton, & Ice Williams, AEW Dark Elevation, Feb. 27, 2023 Athena vs. Danielle Kamela, AEW Dark Elevation, Feb. 27, 2023 Konosuke Takeshita vs. Lee Johnson, AEW Dark Elevation, Feb. 27, 2023 Action Andretti vs. Tony Deppen, AEW Dark, Feb. 28, 2023 Willie Mack vs. Joe Keys, AEW Dark, Feb. 28, 2023 Top Flight (Dante & Darius Martin), AR Fox & Matt Sydal vs. The Trustbusters (Ari Daivari, Jeeves Kay, Sonny Kiss & Slim J), AEW Dark, Feb. 28, 2023 Orange Cassidy & Danhausen vs. The WorkHorsemen (JD Drake & Anthony Henry), AEW Dark, Feb. 28, 2023
Bill and Krishna review AEW's Revolution PPV, with all its ups and downs, including the Texas death match between Hangman Adam Page and Jon Moxley, the iron man match between MJF and Bryan Danielson, the AEW Trios Championship match between The Elite and the House of Black, and the return of FTR. Matches Discussed: Chris Jericho vs. Ricky Starks "Jungle Boy" Jack Perry vs. Christian Cage in a casket match The Elite (c) (Kenny Omega & The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson)) vs. House of Black (Malaki Black, Brody King & Buddy Matthews) for the AEW World Trios Championship Jamie Hayter (c) vs. Ruby Soho vs. Saraya for the AEW Women's World Championship Jon Moxley vs. Hangman Adam page in a Texas death match Samoa Joe (c) vs. Wardlow for the TNT Championship The Gunns (c) (Austin & Colten Gunn) vs. The Acclaimed (Anthony Bowens & Max Caster) vs. Jay Lethal & Jeff Jarrett vs. Danhausen & Orange Cassidy for the AEW World Tag Team Championship MJF (c) vs. Bryan Danielson in a 60-minute iron man match for the AEW World Championship
Bill and Krishna preview AEW's Revolution show coming this Sunday evening, looking at the 8 matches announced so far, including the Texas death match between Hangman Adam Page and Jon Moxley, the 60-minute iron man match between MJF and Bryan Danielson for the AEW World Championship, and the showdown between the Elite and the House of Black for the AEW World Trios Championship. They also discuss Tony Khan stating he has more major announcements and the possibility of surprise appearances at the PPV. Preview and Predictions: 5:19
Bill predicts, and then Bill and Krishna review this week's Revolution Go-Home edition of AEW Dynamite, including promos from Christian Cage and Bryan Danielson, an appearance by The Elite, Bill mixing up some managers, and some pretty cool spots with ladders. Predictions: 2:01 Review: 13:31 Matches Discussed: Orange Cassidy (c) vs. Big Bill for the AEW All-Atlantic Championship Konosuke Takeshita vs. Santana vs. Komander vs. Action Andretti vs. Sammy Guevara vs. Powerhouse Hobbs vs. Eddie Kingston vs. AR Fox in a Face of the Revolution ladder match for a shot at the TNT Championship Chris Jericho vs. “Pretty” Peter Avalon Hook (c) vs. Matt Hardy for the FTW Championship Toni Storm vs. Riho "Casino" Tag Team Battle Royale: Participants - La Faccion Ingobernable (Rush & Preston Vance); Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher & Mark Davis); JAS (Matt Menard & Angelo Parker); The Butcher & The Blade; Best Friends (Trent Beretta & Chuck Taylor); Blackpool Combat Club (Wheeler Yuta & Claudio Castagnoli); The Lucha Bros (Rey Fenix & Penta EZM); Top Flight (Dante & Darius Martin); The Dark Order (John Silver & Alex Reynolds); The Kingdom (Mike Bennett & Matt Taven)