The Faction

After a brief hiatus, we are BACK!!! Today, on The Faction, we discuss where we've been in our absence. Plus, we get you up to speed with our thoughts on Wrestlemania and its significance. We have a NEW Women's World Champion in WWE. We discuss that. Plus, AEW crowned 5 new champions at AEW Dynasty. We dive in to all this can mean and then some. Share your thoughts with us via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, we review another wild week in pro wrestling. The Rock and Roman Reigns appear together for the first time on Smackdown. What have we learned from the reinvigorated iteration of The Bloodline? We gear up for Elimination Chamber and look to predict more of the Road To Wrestlemania. How does the potential signing of Mercedes Mone to AEW impact their Women's Division? And what's happening in New Japan after three major departures? Share your thought with us via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Rate, download, and share this podcast on Spotify, Google, Apple, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, we discuss one of the craziest weeks in recent memory. Exactly WHAT is happening with the main event of Wrestlemania 40? We try to unpack all that we've learned in the last week. From Cody seemingly stepping aside to having a change of heart, we discuss it all. Share your thoughts with us via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Google, Apple, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, it's all about The Royal Rumble!! The 2024 Royal Rumble was a movie! We discuss WWE's first PLE of the year. PLUS, the last week has featured major moves, big deals, and more. We dig into all of this on today's show. Share your thoughts with us via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google, or your preferred podcast platform.

Happy New Year!! We are BACK in a BIG way as we recap the first 10 days of 2024 in pro wrestling. A LOT has happened and we dig into it. Everything from AEW World's End to the most recent episode of NXT, we cover it all. Is there a working relationship between TNA and WWE? Will Trinity appear in the Royal Rumble? And WHEN will we see The Rock v. Roman Reigns? All of this and more on today's show. Share your thoughts with us via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, we dig into the final PPV on the Ring of Honor calendar, ROH Final Battle. We discuss the hits, misses, results, and future of the brand. We also discuss the incredible weekend for "The Bounty Hunter" Bryan Keith. Plus, we have an update on the medical condition of Charlotte Flair and much more. Share your thoughts with us using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Google, Apple, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, we dig into some major moves from Impact/TNA Wrestling. We preview the latest week for AEW's Continental Classic. Plus, we recap the latest episode of NXT. Also, did Raw give us a preview of a Wrestlemania Main Event? All of this and more on today's show. Share your thoughts with us via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, we recap the final Premium Live Event on the WWE 2023 calendar: NXT Deadline. In this deep dive, we get into winners, losers, and standout performers. Impact Wrestling made its own share of news over the weekend. We talk about the new streaming service TNA Plus...and its very INTERESTING powering partner. Share your thoughts on today's show via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, we do a full deep dive into CM Punk's arrival into WWE. Why is THIS move so significant? With the return of Randy Orton, has WWE become too top-heavy with superstars? We are now two weeks into AEW's Continental Classic Tournament. We take a look at the value of this tournament. Share your thoughts with us using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Amazon, Apple, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, we recap one of the wildest weeks of the pro wrestling calendar. We dig into the 2023 Survivor Series along with the returns of Randy Orton and...CM PUNK?!! Plus, the NWA has found real estate with The CW and we discuss AEW's Continental Classic tournament. Share your thoughts with us via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, we recap WWE's latest PLE, Crown Jewel. Plus, NXT has a new TV home coming in 2024. Find out where you can find WWE's third brand and how this move impacts the NWA. Speaking of TV, what's going on with Ring of Honor's World TV Championship? All of this and more on today's show. Share your thoughts with us using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, we analyze this year's PWI 250 List. Pro Wrestling Illustrated has expanded its Women's List from 150 to 250 wrestlers. Which women top this year's list? Plus, the EST of WWE has returned!! Could it mean that we will soon see Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill meet face-to-face soon? Impact Wrestling made a massive announcement following its Bound For Glory PPV event. We dig into that and much much more. Share your thoughts with us via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google, or your preferred podcast platform.

Welcome to Episode 600!! Today on the show, we talk about the Tuesday Night War heard round the wrestling world as AEW Dynamite battled NXT. Who won the war? Who had the better show? Plus, we recap WWE Fastlane and more. Share your thoughts with us via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, there is a STORM brewing!! That storm involves Jade Cargill, the newest signee to WWE. We talk about the impact of this signing. Plus, we recap a massive week in NXT, which culminates in their latest PLE titled No Mercy. Share your thoughts with us using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, we look at a whirlwind of a week in pro wrestling. From Smackdown's new home to several wrestlers without a home, we dissect all that's happened in the sport. We also look at AEW Grand Slam and the PPV landscape in AEW. Does AEW's current PPV model resonate with today's wrestling economy? Share your thoughts on today's show via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Spofity, Apple, Google, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, we dig in deep to look at the formation of TKO Holdings, the new parent company for the WWE and UFC. What does this mean for the future of the business? Is this a merger or an acquisition? With rumors of Jade Cargill departing AEW, is she WWE bound? What's next for the inaugural TBS Champion? We also look at the PWI 500 and more. Share your thoughts with us via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, we talk HISTORY!!! This weekend, there were THREE PPVs...on the SAME DAY!! We talk AEW All In, Impact Emergence, and NWA 75. Just how large of an impact was AEW's ALL IN?! Was All In really the BIGGEST event in pro wrestling history? Plus, what's the state of Women's Wrestling? All of this and more on today's show. Share your thoughts with us via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to our podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, we are ready to talk about history. From NXT Heatwave to AEW's All In, this is a historic week for pro wrestling. We've got the details here. Plus, we discuss three new movies/docuseries covering several great stories and personalities in pro wrestling. It's a BIG SHOW!! Share your thoughts with us via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, we dig into another foundational event that has profoundly impacted pro wrestling as we know it. We take a look at Clash of the Champions, its origin, its contributions, and its memorable moments. Plus, find out what infamous moment happened 30 years ago today!! Share your thoughts and takeaways with us using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google, or your preferred podcast platform.

Welcome to The Faction!! On today's show, we go in depth to discuss New Japan's revered tournament, the G1 Climax 33. We explain the new format and share this year's winner. So we have to ask. Which is more prestigious to AEW: All In or All Out? Plus, it's Asuka v. The Media. We have all of the details here. Share your thoughts with us via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, or subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google, or your preferred podcast.

Today on The Faction, we present a very special episode as we look at pro wrestling's history on this date. Two significant events are connected to Aug. 9. The first involves the iconic Shea Stadium for an event and match that would be a precursor to Wrestlemania. The second event saw arguably the single greatest debut in WWE history. Share your thoughts about today's show using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, we recap another very strong week in pro wrestling. We dig into The Biggest Party of The Summer, as Summerslam breaks all records. But did the show live up to the hype? We now know the main event of AEW All In. We discuss this and all things AEW. Plus, what does Triple H actually think about the women's division? Share your thoughts using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, we recap another full week of pro wrestling. We dig into the latest episode of AEW Collision where we determine who is the REAL World Champion. We discuss two new pro wrestling biopics and review NXT's latest PLE, The Great American Bash. Plus, we share our first look at the new Cody Rhodes documentary titled #AmericanNightmare. Share your thoughts with us via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, we recap a very full week across pro wrestling. We recap AEW's yearly tradition called "Blood and Guts". We also recap Death Before Dishonor, the latest PPV from Ring of Honor. We start laying out the upcoming SummerSlam card and discuss more history made by Dominik Mysterio. Share your thoughts with us via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, we take a look at this weekend's Money In The Bank Premium Live Event from WWE. We break down the entire event. Plus, we talk AEW Collision and a very unique wrestling history fact involving Rob Van Dam. Share your thoughts with us via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate and subscribe to this podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, we recap another event filled and newsworthy week in pro wrestling. We dig into the results of Forbidden Door, the joint pay per view event from New Japan Pro Wrestling and AEW. Is Carmelo Hayes ready to head to Monday Night Raw? Can NXT be deemed a viable third brand in WWE? Plus, we celebrate 25 years of the iconic Hell In A Cell confrontation between The Undertaker and Mankind. Share your thoughts with us via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, we recap another very full week in the sport of pro wrestling. We dig into the debut of AEW Collision to determine if its debut was a hit or miss. We preview the upcoming Forbidden Door PPV event. Are TV ratings obsolete? Plus, can NXT be deemed as a third brand for WWE? All of this and more on today's show. Share your thoughts with us using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, we recap another big weekend for Impact Wrestling with their Against All Odds PPV. We also dig into AEW's latest week. Have we determined the actual target audience for the AEW product? It was a newsworthy weekend for WWE as well. There's much more clarity relative to WWE's Women's Division and championships. Have the rules changed for Money In The Bank? And, we introduce a brand new segment! It's a jam packed show! Share your thoughts via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, we recap NWA Crockett Cup and New Japan's Dominion PPV Event. Plus, is Roman Reigns run as Universal Champion the greatest World Championship reign of all-time? Share your thoughts with us via podcast using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast via Spotify, Apple, Google, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, we continue our discussion of the wildly memorable weekend that was Memorial Day Weekend. We delve into events from New Japan, NXT, and AEW. Check out our full analysis of these three major events. Share your thoughts with us via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, we begin our recap of an absolutely MASSIVE weekend of pro wrestling. Over the course of Memorial Day Weekend, there were FIVE different Premium Live Events/PPVs across five brands that were all worthy of our attention. On this episode, we dig in to Impact Wrestling's Under Siege event and WWE's Night of Champions PLE. Let us know your thoughts on both shows. Share your thoughts with us via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, we recap the latest WWE Premium Live Event Backlash. What did we learn from this event all around? We also discuss the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament and predict who could be headed to Night of Champions. We talk NXT, AEW All In, and more. Share your thoughts with us via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, we take a look at Day 1 of the WWE Draft. What were the hits and misses of the Draft? Trinity has made her debut in Impact Wrestling!! What does that mean for the business and is her move there a win?! Plus, what's the latest controversy connected to AEW? Share your thoughts with us via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Google, Apple, or your preferred podcast platform.

The Faction returns with a BANG!! Today, we're talking about WWE Raw and this "BLOCKBUSTER" announcement from Triple H. Plus...what do we make of CM Punk's alleged appearance at Monday Night Raw?! We dig into all of it. Share your thoughts using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, we continue our recap of all things Mania Week. We look at ROH Supercard of Honor and NXT Stand and Deliver. Plus, we look at the highly anticipated Raw After Mania. Did it deliver and exceed expectations? Share your thoughts with us via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to our podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, it's time to start our recap of Mania Week. We start with Wrestlemania Saturday and Sunday. We dig in to what has been deemed by all accounts, the most successful Wrestlemania of All Time!!! Share your thoughts with us via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, we dig into the MASSIVE news about the sale of WWE!! We're talking about all of the details of WWE's sale to Endeavor, the parent company of UFC. What does this mean? Who will run the show? It's a deep dive to answer your initial questions about this breaking news. Share your thoughts with us via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google, or your preferred podcast platform.

It's Wrestlemania Friday!! We are getting you ready for the biggest weekend on the pro wrestling calendar. We are previewing ROH Supercard of Honor, NXT Stand and Deliver, and both nights of Wrestlemania. We've also got a few predictions for you. Don't miss this one. Share your thoughts with us via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, we prepare for Mania Week!! This week is about more than just the Showcase of The Immortals, so today, we take a look at some of the shows that will precede Wrestlemania. This includes ROH's Supercard of Honor, Multiverse United from Impact Wrestling and New Japan Pro Wrestling, Smackdown, and the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Share your thoughts with us via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, we recap a wild start in the month of March. From the re-launch of Ring of Honor to the Road to Wrestlemania, its a fun journey that we tap into. And...we delve into this...what is the greatest story to be told in pro wrestling history? All of this and more on today's show. Share your thoughts with us via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Share, download, rate, and subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, we recap a wild weekend of pro wrestling. We dig into the latest offering from Impact Wrestling titled No Surrender. We also look at the imminent return of Ring of Honor as a standalone TV program. Plus, what new things have we learned about the ongoing saga that is The Bloodline? Share your thoughts with us via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, we take a deep dive into the latest event from New Japan Pro Wrestling. Battle In The Valley proved to be a historic event for NJPW Strong. We discuss all of the history made this weekend and how this could be a precursor for New Japan and their run in America. Share your thoughts with us via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Google, Apple, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, we do a deep dive on the latest Premium Live Event from WWE titled Elimination Chamber. Did the massive event deliver and give us more insight into the Road to Wrestlemania? Plus, we take a look at the NWA's most recent event titled NWA Nuff Said and we discuss the NWA's women's division. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Share your thoughts with us via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, we recap the latest episodes of Raw and NXT. We have an update on the condition of Jerry "The King" Lawler and we talk about the latest announcement from AEW. Share your thoughts with us via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, we do a deep dive into the most recent NXT Premium Live Event. Did NXT Vengeance Day deliver? Share your thoughts with us via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, we take a look at a crazy weekend in pro wrestling. We look at the latest happening with The Bloodline. With under two weeks until the Elimination Chamber, what do we see happening involving Sami Zayn and Roman Reigns? We have a Rock sighting, continuing to fuel the thought process of if he will show up at Mania? And...have we heard the last from Naomi inside of a WWE ring? Share your thoughts with us via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google, or your preferred podcast platform.

Welcome to Part 2 of our Royal Rumble Recap!! On this episode, we analyze the Women's Rumble Match along with the Main Event Title Match between Roman Reigns & Kevin Owens. Plus, is the story of The Bloodline the greatest storyline of the Modern Era?! Share your thoughts with us via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, we begin a two-part look at the 2023 Royal Rumble Premium Live Event!! In this episode, we review the Men's Rumble Match, along with surprises, hits, misses and much more. Share your thoughts with us via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, we recap an absolutely chaotic weekend in Japanese wrestling. From Wrestle Kingdom 17 (Day 2) and the shoot heard round the world to the retirement match of The Great Muta, we've got it all covered. Plus, what were the hits and misses from Raw 30? All of this and more on today's show. Share your thoughts with us via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google, or your preferred podcast platform.

Today on The Faction, we pay tribute to ROH Hall of Famer and 13-time tag team champion Jay Briscoe. We also share a harrowing discovery surrounding NXT Superstar Amari Miller. This is an important episode that you do NOT want to miss. Share your thoughts with us via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google, or your preferred podcast platform.

This topic is so big that we went and grabbed some help!! As we continue to dig into the shakeup currently happening at WWE, we brought the band together again to weigh in on everything!!! Joining the conversation are Faction Originals Brandon Clack and Courtney Beard. Don't miss this unfiltered conversation about Stephanie McMahon's resignation and the future of WWE! Share your thoughts via social media using the hashtag #TheFactionShow. Follow us at @TheFactionShow. Rate, download, share, and subscribe to this podcast on Google, Apple, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.