The Wrestling Brethren Podcast

NEWS (8/6 – 8/12)· ESPN and WWE· Roman Reigns booked for 2 RAWs and Clash in Paris; not filming just yet· Karrion Kross and Scarlett for all intents and purposes appear to be gone from WWE· WWE Purposely Scheduling a PLE against AEW All Out on Sept 20· Naomi not medically cleared - rumors running rampant“Top Stories” - One Thing Done Well in Wrestling This Week- Josh: Bayley's vignette on RAW- Jarret: Maxxine Dupri's shot at the IC Title with Becky Lynch“Same Brethren Time, Same Brethren Channel” - One Thing You're Looking Forward to Next Week- Josh: The reaction to Becky Lynch… are we getting a response from Natalya… or Nattie?- Jarret: The Maxxine Dupri StorySound-Off- Josh: TKO impacting WWE prices / Wrestling Content Creators / Podcasting- Jarret: Eddie Van Halen

NEWS (7/31 – 8/5)· Dustin Rhodes is set for double knee-replacement; but insists this is “not the end”... at 56· GUNTHER is having nose surgery and that is why they said he's out indefinitely.· Two-night PLEs coming to Survivor Series and Royal Rumble?· Jade Cargill's decent down the pecking order“Top Stories” - One Thing Done Well in Wrestling This Week- Josh: John Cena's Face Turn on Smackdown 8/1- Jarret: Result of Punk/Gunther match“Same Brethren Time, Same Brethren Channel” - One Thing You're Looking Forward to Next Week- Josh: How they craft CM Punk / LA Knight / Seth Rollins- Jarret: Tying all the main event players together Sound-Off / SummerSlam Review

Jarret and Josh discuss the passing of Hulk (Terry Bollea) Hogan, and then they make their SummerSlam 2025 predictions!2025 SummerSlam SaturdaySINGLES MATCH SAMI ZAYN vs. KARRION KROSSTAG TEAM MATCHRANDY ORTON/JELLY ROLL vs. DREW McINTYRE/LOGAN PAULWOMEN'S TAG TITLE MATCH JUDGMENT DAY vs. ACQUANTANCES OF CONVENIENCETAG TEAM MATCH ROMAN REIGNS/JEY USO vs. BRON BREAKKER/BRONSON REEDWWE WOMEN's TITLE MATCH TIFFANY STRATTON [c] vs. (QOTR) JADE CARGILLWWE WORLD TITLE MATCH GUNTHER [c] vs. CM PUNK2025 SummerSlam SundayWWE TAG TEAM TITLE SIX-PACK TLC MATCH WYATT SICK6 [c] vs. DIY vs. STREET PROFITS vs. ANDRADE/FENIX vs. FRAXIOM vs. MCMGINTERCONTINENTAL TITLE MATCH - NO DQ / NO COBECKY LYNCH [c] vs. LYRA VALKYRIAWOMEN's WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP - TRIPLE THREAT TITLE MATCH NAOMI [c] vs. IYO SKY vs. RHEA RIPLEYINTERCONTINENTAL TITLE MATCH DIRTY DOM [c] vs. AJ STYLESUNITED STATES TITLE MATCH - INSIDE A STEEL CAGESOLO SIKOA [c] vs. JACOB FATUUNDISPUTED UNIVERSAL TITLE MATCH - STREET FIGHTJOHN CENA [c] vs. (KOTR) CODY RHODES

[recorded July 22, 2025]Jarret and Josh ponder "why do we do this?"... just to start off the show.After that, they scour the Internet to find topics to discuss "live" and off-the-cuff on this episode just before SummerSlam Predictions.

[recorded July 9, 2025]NEWS (7/3 – 7/9)· Shayna Baszler has returned to WWE – kinda“Top Stories” - One Thing Done Well in Wrestling This Week- Josh: The continued rising star of Lyra Valkyria- Jarret: Bron Breakker's promo to start RAW this week“Same Brethren Time, Same Brethren Channel” - One Thing You're Looking Forward to Next Week- Josh: Not really next week, but this weekend - GAB, SNME, Evolution 2- Jarret: SameSound-OffMutual Discussion Point: True Heels in Today's Wrestling Landscape

[recorded July 2, 2025]NEWS (6/27 – 7/2)HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BRET HART! (68)· WWE Takeover: Perth Announced For October With Raw, SmackDown & Crown Jewel 2025 In Western Australia· Report: Cody Rhodes To Play Guile In New Street Fighter Movie, Will Join Cast That Includes Roman Reigns, Jason Momoa & 50 Cent· Several AEW Talent Might Be on Their Way to WWE· Britt Baker is Reportedly Trying to Get Out of Her AEW Contract - AEW has no plans to release her· Adam Copeland reveals that his in-ring time is just about up· Ruby Soho is training to return to the ring - congrats again out to her and Angelo Parker.“Top Stories” - One Thing Done Well in Wrestling This Week- Josh: Solo's Group + Jacob Fatu + Jimmy Uso- Jarret: NXT's Jacy Jayne + Jordynne Grace + Blake Monroe“Same Brethren Time, Same Brethren Channel” - One Thing You're Looking Forward to Next Week- Josh: Building towards SNME and Evolution- Jarret: Blake Monroe + Jordynne GraceSound-Off- Josh: MLBJays tonight, Trade HRs, and Baez/PCA in ASG- Jarret: Joe Hendry

[recorded June 26, 2025]NEWS (6/19 – 6/26)· Gail Kim is reported to have been backstage at NXT recently, but WWE is keeping it quiet for now.· Smackdown on 7/4 and some August dates appear to be 2 hour shows; this is one of the weirdest on again / off again stories lately.· WWE is not planning to vacate Women's Tag Titles, despite Liv Morgan's injury and not returning to TV anytime soon.· Big Smackdown booked for Saudi this week (LWS Title match, more + John Cena said We're Cooking Up Something Special…)· KEITH LEE UPDATE

[recorded June 18, 2025]NEWS (6/10 – 6/18)· Liv Morgan's Shoulder Injury· Mariah May is now Blake Monroe· Mercedes Moné becomes the Ultimate Belt Collector with her 5th Championship tonight on Dynamite (CMLL World Women's Championship)· Okada v Omega at All In: Unifying Continental and International Titles· July 12: All In (Mox v. Page/Moné v. Storm) vs. SNME (Goldberg v. GUNTHER)“Top Stories” - One Thing Done Well in Wrestling This Week- Josh: Jacob Fatu's SD Promo / Next Steps in the Story Arc- Jarret: D'Angelo Family Story Arc in NXT“Same Brethren Time, Same Brethren Channel” - One Thing You're Looking Forward to Next Week- Josh: Ron Killings story- Jarret: D'Angelo Family continuation - who authorized the title shot for Stacks?Sound-Off- Josh: Charlotte Flair- Jarret: Driving Hell

Jarret and Josh make their predictions for WWE Money in the Bank 2025!

A mixed bag of topics discussed about the world of Professional Wrestling!

NEWS (5/23-5/29)· Nikki Bella Shoot Down Evolution Rumor with Different News· Evolution part of Weekend in Atlanta with SNME (oh… and AEW All-In)· Rick Derringer passes away - creator of Hogan & Demolition themes· WWE Reportedly Considering Asking Fans To Stop Cussing At Its TV Tapings· Two Top WWE NXT Superstars Moving To WWE Main Roster Soon· Issues Surrounding WWE's Attempt To Lock In Dates For WrestleMania 42 In 2026· Keith Lee Provides An Update On His Status· Deonna Purrazzo Gives Sarcastic Response To Question About Whether She'll Be On AEW Dynamite· SmackDown To Remain 3 HoursDISCUSSION TOPIC:* Are there too many WWE “special” shows and PLEs? -> June 7 - NXTxAAA Worlds Collide // MITB -> June 28 - Night of Champions (Riyadh) -> July 12 - Great American Bash (NXT) -> July 12 - Saturday Night's Main Event -> July 13 - Evolution -> August 2/3 - SummerSlam -> August 31 - Clash in ParisSmackdown - 5/23 * Tiff / Bliss / Charlotte in-ring promo * Giulia qualifies for MITB * Candice LeRae reunites with DIY * L.A. Knight qualifies for MITB * Wyatt Sicks returns on Bray's birthdaySNME - 5/24 * Bronson Reed returns and joins Seth's group * Drew loses to Priest in a cage; and will be taking some time off * Cody returns to fight off CenaRAW - 5/26 * Penta qualifies for MITB * Liv returns + drama in JD clubhouse * Liv + Kairi VERY sloppy * Becky + Lyra in-ring promo * Seth qualifies for MITB * Punk returns at the endNXT - 5/27 * Ethan Page def. Ricky Saints to win NA Title * Jacy Jayne def. Stephanie Vaquer to win Women's Title

NEWS (5/14-5/22)· Willow Nightingale Signs New Multi-Year Contract With AEW· Backstage Updates On WWE EVOLUTION II Plans· Jim Ross Diagnosed With Colon Cancer· Possible Spoiler for WWE EVOLUTION II · Backstage News On WWE Planning Multiple Shows In Mexico· Backstage News On Cody Rhodes· Disturbing Incident Involving Saraya Takes Place At Autograph Signing· Kevin Owens Releases Update On Injury Issues· AEW ALL OUT: Toronto 2025 Announced For September 20 At Scotiabank Arena· Roman Reigns Rumored For Role In Upcoming Movie· Ace Austin Parts Ways With TNA Wrestling· Backstage Update On Plans For Travis Scott· WrestleMania 42 Chaos on a Thursday

NEWS (5/9-5/13)· Why Becky Lynch's return was delayed· WWE Files With USPTO To Trademark Interesting New Ring Name· Date & Location For John Cena's Final Match Revealed· Backstage Update On Specific Plans For Return Of All-Women's WWE Evolution PLE In 2025· The Miz Hosting ‘American Gladiators' Reboot For Amazon Prime Video· AEW To Hold Six-Show Residency At Historic Chicago VenueSmackdown (5/9/25) - Dayton, OH- L.A. Knight and Priest def. Solo + Jacob- Zelina Vega and Alexa Bliss def. Chelsea Green & Piper Niven- Charlotte can't promo again…- … runs into Alexa while trying to leave- Nia Jax def. Jade Cargill to become #1 Contender- Fraxiom def. The Street Profits- Aleister Black def. Carmelo Hayes- Andrade / Fenix def. Berto / Garza- Cena's final promo before Backlash / RKO'd for 3rd timeWWE RAW (5/12/25) - Louisville, KY- Punk kicks off show- Jey Uso Promo / GUNTHER interrupts- Bron Breakker takes out Jey backstage- AJ Styles def. Finn Balor- Becky Lynch in-ring promo- IYO + Rhea def. Roxanne + Giulia

Josh and Jarret are here to drop their predictions for the first post-Mania PLE put on by WWE, as they make their selections for who wins at WWE Backlash 2025 - in St. Louis, MO!

WWE Smackdown and RAW Discussion from the May 2nd SD and the May 5th Monday Night RAW; heading into the PLE known as WWE Backlash.

Wrestling News, Smackdown, and RAW discussion.

We just shoot the 'ish about our thoughts on WrestleMania 41. (Recorded on April 24)

This was the episode we made our predictions for WrestleMania 41.

Wrestling News and Later-than-usual WrestleMania Week discussion, and we were not happy about waiting this long.

Smackdown in Chicago, and RAW in Minneapolis

Wrestling News, Smackdown in London, RAW in London

On this episode of the Wrap Session, Jarret and Josh break down the latest in WWE on TV and also how it relates to WrestleMania 41.

Josh's Editorial Thoughts* WWE's International Crowds* Toni Storm's Promos Last WeekNEWS (3/14-3/18)· The Reason Why Giulia Lost NXT Women's Championship· Tiffany Stratton Takes Shot At Charlotte Flair on Twitter· Lilian Garcia's Time On WWE SmackDown Comes To An EndSmackdown (3/14/25) - Barcelona, Spain- L.A. Knight and his challengers … multi-man match at Mania or Week of Mania?- Charlotte Flair def. B-Fab - brawl ensues with Tiffany; spanning a couple segments- Cody Rhodes on Miz TV- Damien Priest def. Shinsuke Nakamura via DQ after attack from Drew McIntyre- Randy Orton def. Carmelo Hayes; RKO's-a-plenty + KO- GUNTHER def. Axiom in an unexpected BANGER- Paul Heyman In-ring Promo Segment- Street Profits def. DIY to win Tag Titles in another BANGERWWE RAW (3/17/25) - Brussels, Belgium- John Cena Explains…- Penta def. Ludwig Kaiser - Dakota Kai def. Ivy Nile- Contract Signing: Bianca and IYO SKY- Jey Uso SQUASHES Austin Theory in less than 1 minute- Seth Rollins in-ring promo segment- Bron Breakker def. Finn Balor by DQ

NEWS (3/12-3/13)· WWE had/has their eye on a new free agent talent recently· New Season (6) of Dark Side of the Ring on VICE TV· Update On Rumors Of Shinsuke Nakamura Leaving WWE, Expected To Miss WrestleMania 41· Complete Guest List, Official Trailer Released For Stephanie's Places On ESPN+· WWE Makes Ring Name Changes To Seth Rollins, Dominik Mysterio & Bronson Reed Freakin' is being phased out, Dirty has been removed and Big has been removedEpisode 500 of TWBPPrime Cut Topic: eFed / Fantasy Wrestling

NEWS (3/7-3/11)· John Cena Turned Heel Because Cody Turned Down Offer First· Lex Luger Announced for WWE HOF· Becky Lynch's Status for WM41 Still Up in the Air· 2025 WWE HOF Location/Date/Time Set· Paul Heyman Mentoring a Young Talent· Natalya's Memoir Due in October; You Can Pre-Order NowSmackdown (3/7/25) - Philadelphia, PA- Randy Orton in-ring promo segment- Tiffany Stratton def. Piper Niven; gets attacked by Charlotte Flair- Pretty Deadly def. MCMG to become #1 Contenders- Bianca & Naomi in-ring promo segment / Jade- Braun Stroman & Jacob Fatu- Chelsea Green def. Mia Yim in a Philly Street Fight / Debut of new Secret Hervice Member- Cody's In-ring Promo Segment- Drew McIntyre def. Big Jim / Damien Priest attacks post-match- L.A. Knight def. Shinsuke Nakamura to win the U.S. TitleWWE RAW (3/10/25) - MSG in New York, NY- Jey Uso def. Grayson Waller / Attacked by GUNTHER post-match- Logan Paul / A.J. Styles in-ring segment- New Day def. LWO / Chad Gable attacks Rey post-match- Cody in-ring promo segment / announces John Cena for Belgium next week- Raquel Rodriguez def. Bayley to become #1 Contender to IC Title- IYO SKY / Bianca Belair / Rhea Ripley in-ring promo segment- Seth Rollins def. CM Punk by ring escape thanks to Roman Reigns

NEWS (3/5-3/6)· Rey Fenix - WWE Update· Rumor of Evolution 2· Backstage News On WWE's Plans For Next Saturday Night's Main Event Special, · WWE NXT Battleground 2025 UpdatePRIME CUT - Signatures & Finishers

NEWS (3/3-3/5)· Natalya Announced For NWA Crockett Cup 2025 Special Event On May 17 In Philadelphia, PA· Cody Rhodes Reportedly Suffers Busted Ear Drum & Black Eye At WWE Elimination Chamber From Travis Scott· Rey Fenix Reportedly Out Of AEW Contract, Source Claims “It's All But Certain He's WWE-Bound”· WWE 2K25 Season Pass: Five Character Packs RevealedWWE RAW (3/3/25) - Buffalo, NY- CM Punk / Seth Rollins promo-into-brawl segment- Gunther def. Otis- Lyra Valkyria def. Ivy Nile to retain the IC Title- Ludvig Kaiser / Penta Segment- War Raiders def. American Made - Bron Breakker / Finn Balor promo segment- IYO SKY def. Rhea Ripley to win Women's World Title

The Wrestling Brethren are here to give their thoughts on the WWE PLE known as the 2025 Elimination Chamber. What could have POSSIBLY happened to make the IWC and fans around the world MELT DOWN?!

The Wrestling Brethren are here and on this episode, they make their predictions for the 2025 Elimination Chamber - LIVE - from Toronto, Canada!~ ELIMINATION CHAMBER MATCH ~ WINNER FACES WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPION AT WMBAYLEY vs ALEXA BLISS vs LIV MORGAN vs BIANCA BELAIR vs NAOMI vs ROXANNE PEREZ~ TAG MATCH ~TIFFANY STRATTON + TRISH STRATUS vs NIA JAX + CANDICE LeRAE ~ UNSANCTIONED MATCH ~KEVIN OWENS vs SAMI ZAYN ~ ELIMINATION CHAMBER MATCH ~ WINNER FACES CODY RHODES AT WMJOHN CENA vs CM PUNK vs DREW McINTYRE vs LOGAN PAUL vs DAMIEN PRIEST vs SETH ROLLINS

[Recorded Feb 21 - the night of Smackdown when The Rock declared he wanted Cody Rhodes' SOUL...]This was our first-ever "Emergency Pod" - because the world of wrestling had gotten so ridiculous - we just HAD to talk about it the same night!

NEWS (2/12-2/18)· WrestleMania 42 Expected to go to New Orleans· Demolition sign a WWE Legends Deal, Could HOF Be Next· Michelle McCool Announced as Second HOF InducteeWWE Smackdown (2/14/25) - Washington, DC- Vic Joseph filled in for Tessitore and killed it!- Cody Rhodes in-ring segment where he addresses his possible opponents in the Elimination Chamber.- Return of Solo Sikoa / Interesting Dynamic with Jacob- Naomi qualifies for the Elimination Chamber by defeating Chelsea Green- MCMG def. Los Garza- U.S. Title Scene with The Miz, L.A. Knight and Shinsuke Nakamura- Carmelo Hayes def. R-Truth- Tiffany Stratton def. Nia Jax via DQ- Charlotte Chooses Tiffy Time- Tiffy Time & Trishy Time vs. Nia & Candice @ Elimination Chamber- Main Event Chaos - Priest qualifies for the Elimination Chamber over Braun + JacobWWE RAW (2/17/25) - Charlotte, NC- Sami Zayn sets up match with Kevin Owens at Elimination Chamber - unsanctioned- A.J. Styles def. Dominik Mysterio / interaction with Bron Breakker- Dakota Kai def. Ivy Nile to become #1 Contender for Intercontinental Title- GUNTHER mocks Jey Uso and accosts Pat McAfee- Penta def. Pete Dunne- Roxanne Perez qualifies for the Elimination Chamber by defeating Raquel Rodriguez- New Day vs. LWO segment- Seth Rollins qualifies for Elimination Chamber by defeating Finn Balor

NEWS (2/3-2/11)· Alexa Bliss' last-minute new deal· Jordynne Grace's Deal and Plans· WWE Superstars Reportedly Unsatisfied with “Lack of Distinct and Recognizable Entrance Music”· Drew McIntyre Post-Rumble Incident· WWE Re-Evaluating Drew McIntyre's WM41 Match After Fan Backlash · Kevin Owens signs new deal with WWE· WWE Releases over the weekend· 3 AEW Talent officially released· Launch of WWE Evolve· Trish Stratus and WWE in 2025· Update on Jade Cargill· Ava Set for Big Push· Asuka Feels in Danger from Encounters from Fans· Rey Mysterio Reveals WWE has received C&D letters from Marvel & DC· Ricky Starks Debuts in NXTWWE Smackdown (2/7/25) - Memphis, TN- Jey Uso starts Smackdown; calls out Cody Rhodes; jumped by Tama & Jacob, giving us the main event- Bianca Belair qualifies for the Elimination Chamber by def. Piper Niven- Drew McIntyre qualifies for the Elimination Chamber by def. Big Jim & L.A. Knight- Great in-car promo from Kevin Owens towards Sami Zayn- Charlotte Flair SCHOOLS Tiffany Stratton on the mic- Alexa Bliss qualifies for the Elimination Chamber by def. Candice LeRae- Cody/Jef def. Tama/Jacob – Return of Solo SikoaWWE RAW (2/10/25) - Nashville, TN- Jey Uso starts RAW; gets attacked by GUNTHER; chooses Gunther- Bayley qualifies for the Elimination Chamber by def. Lyra Valkyria- AJ Styles returns- War Raiders retain vs American Made- Logan Paul qualifies for the Elimination Chamber by def. Rey Mysterio

NEWS (2/22-2/26)· WWE's new trademark, Kaylx· Carmella's Contract Quietly Expires, moved to Alumni SectionWWE RAW (2/24/25) - Nashville, TN- Logan Paul / CM Punk promo segment- Ludwig Kaiser def. Penta / Pete Dunne- Gunther def. Akira Tozawa- Lyra Valkyria def. Dakota Kai to retain the IC Title- Sami Zayn sit-down interview- Bron Breakker def. Dom Mysterio via DQ- Cody Rhodes / Seth Rollins promo segment- Raquel Rodriguez / Liv Morgan def. Bianca Belair / Naomi to win TT TitlesNXT (2/25/25) - Stephanie Vaquer def. Karmen Petrovic to retain the NA Title- Giulia and Stephanie face-off post-match- Moose def. Lexis King to retain TNA X-Division Title- Oba Femi and Moose face-off post-match- Jordynne Grace / Roxanne promo segment- Hardy Boyz def. NQCC to retain TNA Tag Team Titles - Post-match face off with Fraxiom- Santino arrives and receives a HUGE pop; announces tag title match for NYC- Lola Vice def. Arianna Grace- Ricky Saints / Ja'Vonne Evans def. Ethan Page / Wes Lee- NXT Roadblock Card - WHICH IS JUST REGULAR, FREE TV

The Full Boat show is in effect as the entire Brethren are here for the first time in 2025, and Seth, Jarret, and Josh are giving their predictions for the 2025 Royal Rumble. This year it's in Indianapolis - home of Pat McAfee's NFL career. Lucas Oil Stadium will host this WWE PLE. Before the predictions though, the crew take on some wrestling news, then they pick their winners - and get to the fun and unpredictable (and often wrong) "prop bet" predictions. WRESTLING NEWS (1/27-1/28) · WWE Announces Clash in Paris PLE on Sunday, August 31st · JD McDonagh Injury Update · Jordynne Grace Explains Decision To Leave TNA (and finding out about Scott D'Amore) · Alexa Bliss Contract Situation · WWE On A&E - Season Premieres: Sun, Feb 16 · Chris Jericho Confirms Rumors Of ROH Streaming Deal · Big E. Joining Cast Of Disney+ Series “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-man”

We discuss Saturday Night's Main Event, and wonder how long nostalgia will last if they continue to not "do" anything at these shows. Also, we talk about the AEW Collision segment between Mariah May and Toni Storm!

Jarret and Josh are back to discuss WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw on Netflix; using a slightly different format. They ask each other what stuck out in their mind, and have a discussion on how each show fared in their mind.

NEWS (1/13-1/15) · Corey Graves Grievance · Charlotte Flair + Mickie James backstage at NXT this week WWE Smackdown (1/10/25) - Portland, OR Top Moments: - Paul Heyman tells Cody Rhodes that The Tribal Chief is entering the Royal Rumble to get his title back - Kevin Owens interrupts and runs down Cody Rhodes - Tama Tonga and Jacob Fatu attempt to jump Paul Heyman; saved by Big Jim and Cody Rhodes - Chelsea Green def. Michin - Shinsuke Nakamura & L.A. Knight ends in no-contest (Bloodline 2.0) - Tiffany Stratton's promo {ft. Nia Jax, Bayley, Naomi, Bianca} - Fatal Four-Way to determine a challenger - Main Event: Cody + Big Jim vs. Tama Tonga + Jacob Fatu WWE RAW (1/13/25) - San Jose, CA - CM Punk opening promo {Ft. Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre} - Penta's Debut Match + Promo {mentions of TNA + Lucha Underground} (Sacrifice Armbreaker - LU / Mexican Destroyer / Penta Driver) - Sheamus def. Ludwig Kaiser / face off with Bron Breakker - Gunther Promo {ft. Jey Uso} - Lyra Valkyria def. Dakota Kai to become inaugural Women's Intercontinental Champion - Rhea Ripley promo {ft. Nia Jax, Bayley} - Damien Priest def. Finn Balor in a Street Fight - SNME Matches: GUNTHER vs. Jey Uso Bron Breakker vs. Sheamus

NEWS (1/8-1/12) · Nic Nemeth signs a contract extension with TNA Wrestling AEW - Ross and Marshall Von Erich have officially signed with All Elite Wrestling - Malakai Black reportedly done with AEW - Maria Kannellis-Bennett's contract with AEW/ROH reportedly comes to an end at the end of January. - Jojo Offerman to work as a ring announcer again… with AEW - Powerhouse Hobbs won a casino gauntlet match, to challenge Jon Moxley - Taya Valkyrie and Johnny TV had to evacuate their home in Los Angeles this week WWE - Corey Graves' future on the announcer's desk - Tiffany Stratton still listed as a heel internally on rosters - Alexa Bliss will soon return to WWE. According to one source, Bliss' long-awaited return is “on the horizon,” with the WWE creative team “reportedly working her into future plans.” Merchandise and promotional materials surrounding Bliss' return to WWE are already in development. - Early Road to WrestleMania Reports Cody v Cena GUNTHER v Cena GUNTHER v Punk GUNTHER v Logan Paul Roman v Cody Rhea v IYO Bianca v Jade Bianca v Naomi

NEWS (1/6-1/7) · Triple H confirmed on Monday that Smackdown's 3 hour format is only temporary · Sheamus in an interview with CVV confirms that he has signed a new 5 year deal with WWE · Becky Lynch Update - including that she has signed a new WWE Contract WWE Smackdown (1/3/25) - Phoenix, AZ Top Moments: - Tiffany Stratton cashes in and WINS the Women's Title! WWE RAW (1/6/25) - Los Angeles, CA Highlights (Ep 1,650) - Cold open video package - Triple H is the first in the ring - The Rock opens the show; drops a “bullshit”, but “Let's Fucking Go” gets censored - Tribal Combat first match - Roman wins - similar overbooking like XL - Crowds not muted! (ie. swearing) - Another Penta teaser that LITERALLY spells out P-E-N-T-A - John Cena Promo - crowd sings along with his theme for the first time - Logan Paul vignette - Women's World Title match - Rhea wins with 2 Riptides / Riptide to Dom - Rock on IG says he's coming to NXT (old news by the time we read this) - Undertaker appearance – with nothing else - Chad Gable vs Penta set for next week - Jey Uso def. Drew McIntyre - GUNTHER promo pre-recorded - Heyman/Roman backstage (2k25 door) - Hulk Hogan segment - CM Punk def. Seth Rollins WWE NXT New Year's Evil Results + Rock's Promo

(recorded Jan 5, 2025) NEWS: 1/2-1/5 · NXT Lvl Up has been cancelled and will reportedly be replaced by NXT EVOLVE; produced by Gabe Sapolsky, who worked with Paul Heyman in ECW and was a key figure at ROH before starting EVOLVE, will be involved in the project. · The Rock has confirmed he will be at RAW. · Hulk Hogan is the latest name to be added to the RAW Premiere on Netflix · Becky Lynch Joins Cast of Happy Gilmore 2 · Bronson Reed provides update on his injury and status 2024 Year End Award Categories Breakthrough Wrestler of the Year (Male) Breakthrough Wrestler of the Year (Female) Surprise of the Year Best Storyline of the Year Worst Storyline of the Year Moment of the Year Finisher of the Year Comeback of the Year Most Underutilized Talent of the Year Most Overutilized Talent of the Year Feud of the Year Poor Decision of the Year News of the Year Faction of the Year Promotion of the Year PPV/PLE of the Year Promo of the Year Match of the Year Tag Team of the Year (Male or Female) Babyface of the Year (Male) Babyface of the Year (Female) Heel of the Year (Male) Heel of the Year (Female) Wrestler of the Year (Male) Wrestler of the Year (Female)

NEWS (12/24 – 1/2) · Karrion Kross interview with Sam Roberts revealed an idea from Bray Wyatt · Netflix Announces Several New WWE Shows Debuting On Their Platform On January 1 in the U.S. Internationally, there is also a Smackdown Vault and NXT Vault. · Tay Melo is returning to the ring in STARDOM on 1/3 · Jordynne Grace Reportedly Finishing Out Her TNA Contract · Karl Anderson Says He Will Be On Sidelines From WWE For “At Least Six Or Seven More Months” (torn rot cuff + labrum) · Sami Zayn Says Matches On WWE Raw On Netflix Debut Were Originally Planned For WrestleMania 41 · After running its annual WWE Holiday Tour, the company now has no house shows scheduled until their March 15 date in Germany. Talent is very happy about this. · Santino Marella Pitches Father-Daughter Surprise Appearance With Arianna Grace In 2025 WWE Royal Rumble · Becky Lynch Returning To WWE As Soon As Raw On Netflix Debut, Will “Factor Heavily Into High-Level WrestleMania Plans” (WrestleVotes) · Ring Announcers Lillian Garcia and Alicia Taylor are switching brands. Lillian will start on the first SD of the year, and Alicia will start on the Netflix debut of RAW. AEW Thoughts - Jeff Jarrett announced at FFTF that he has re-signed with AEW and plans on winning a World Title - Casino Gauntlet For Title Shot At AEW Maximum Carnage Announced For Next Week's Dynamite - Ricochet is a heel now; beat up Swerve Strickland this week - Edge > Adam Copeland > Cope WWE Thoughts - On the 12/24 NXT - Lexis King def. Charley Dempsey to win the Heritage Cup when William Regal knocked out King with brass knuckles; and CD gets DQ'd. - Natalya def. Michin in the finals of this round of the Speed Tournament; faces champion Candice LeRae next Wednesday - Emotional segment took place after the 12/27 Smackdown (Bray's fam + Jon's fam) - Final RAW on USA; video montage - very short for spanning as many years as it did - NXT New Year's EVIL card - Finals of IC Tournament - Seth + Punk

NEWS: 12/14-12/23 · Update on Cody post-SNME attack from Kevin Owens · Tay Melo has been training with a few fellow AEW wrestlers. · Becky Lynch announced via Social Media on Monday that she has joined the cast of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy on Paramount Plus. “Not your average average Starfleet officer”. Season 1 begins in 2025. · AJ Francis Wraps Up TNA Contractual Obligations at iMPACT Taping After Final Resolution (which aired 12/13). · New WWE World Tag Team Champions: War Raiders, Ivar & Erik · New Ø Teaser Airs On WWE RAW - everyone believes it to be for Penta; with rumors that he will debut on the Netflix RAW debut. · Carmella Gives Update On Her WWE Status & Health Issues Stemming From Giving Birth · There have been talks behind-the-scenes in the WWE about potentially adding a new Tribal Chief Championship for the ongoing rivalry between “The Tribal Chief” Solo Sikoa and “The Original Tribal Chief” Roman Reigns. · Heavily rumored planned match for WrestleMania 41 is Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk · AEW Press Release on Content for MAX and a clarification added. · At the start of 2025, SmackDown will expand to three hours starting with the Jan. 3 episode from Phoenix, Arizona. · Netflix Reveals When WWE Raw Episodes Will Be Made Available For On Demand Viewing After Live Airing · Tony Khan made a big announcement on Sunday regarding an AEW show. · Dustin Rhodes Says He Rediscovered His Passion In AEW, Announces He Has Signed New Multi-Year Contract

Jarret and Josh discuss the return of Saturday Night's Main Event from December 12th. They also cover Tessa Blanchard returning to TNA. [recorded December 13, 2024]

NEWS: 12/11-12/12 · Bronson Reed had his surgery yesterday, December 11th, and post-surgery his surgeon said it was more complex than expected. His rehab is expected to take a long time. No time table has been set for a return at this early stage. · In a video released via social media on Wednesday, Triple H presented a gift case to the Undisputed WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes. Factoid: The WWE Winged Eagle Title originally debuted in 1988 and remained in use until 1998, when it was replaced during the rise of the Attitude Era. · Corey Graves on Wednesday posted about his anniversary since being forced to retire. · Logan Paul allegedly retires from Wrestling · WWE Creative Team Working This Week On Plans For Charlotte Flair's Return · Season 6 of Dark Side of the Ring premiers on March 25th · WWE has reportedly booked several iconic personalities for SNME, including Ted DiBiase, Jimmy Hart, Tito Santana, Greg Valentine, and Koko B. Ware. Whether these legends will appear in segments or simply be spotted in the audience remains to be seen. · WWE is preparing for a major milestone with the final Monday Night RAW episode on the USA Network, airing on December 30, 2024, from Houston, Texas. After nearly two decades on the USA Network, the show will make the move to Netflix, with the debut episode set for January 6, 2024, at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. According to a report from WrestleVotes Radio, WWE is putting significant effort into ensuring the final episode on the USA Network is memorable, especially for the Houston crowd. A video package will look back at the most iconic moments from RAW's long history on the USA Network. Additionally, the episode will feature the highly anticipated finals of the Women's Intercontinental Championship tournament. · WWE Content on Netflix · An Item Just for Jarret: ROH will be holding its annual December PPV: Final Battle. It will take place on Friday, December 20th at the Hammerstein Ballroom. Chris Jericho will defend the ROH World Championship against Jarret's absolute favorite wrestler… "The Deathmatch King", "The Internet Sensation", "The King of the Indies"... MATT CARDONA!

NEWS (12/8-12/10) · WWE files to trademark “Raw Vault” and most are assuming this will be the name of the section of Netflix to find Monday Night RAW archives. · Jesse Ventura Scheduled For Four WWE Saturday Night Main Event Appearances Per Year · Bryan Danielson interviewed by Denise Salcedo (Instinct Culture) · Bronson Reed Expected Out “A Long Time,” Likely to Miss WrestleMania 41 WWE Smackdown (12/6/24) - Minneapolis, MN Top Moments: - Tiffany Stratton advances in U.S. Title tournament - The Bloodline 2.0 takes out L.A. Knight and Andrade - Michael Cole interviews Kevin Owens in KO's rental car - DIY turns heel together and defeats MCMG to win Tag Team Titles - Cody Rhodes def. Chad Gable amid news of the “Transfer Window” - Josh talks about repetitive / concurrent booking between brands - Jarret talks about Cody's selling WWE RAW (12/9/24) - Wichita, KS Highlights - GUNTHER's promo - quasi face turn incoming? - World Title match is now a triple threat with Damien Priest added - Wyatt Sicks surprisingly lose to Final Testament + Miz - CM Punk sit-down interview - Seth Rollins in-ring promo - Sami Zayn challenges Drew McIntyre for SNME - Lyra Valkyria advances in Intercontinental tournament - New Day heat goes scorched earth - Rhea Ripley def. Raquel Rodriguez in an Anything Goes Match

[recorded Nov 22, 2024] NEWS (11/21/24–11/22/24) · WWE Network No Longer Available In Europe Starting On January 1, 2025· WWE released a CM Punk Signature series championship title belt.· WWE is relaxing the brand split through WM 41· WWE is making Bron Breakker a TWEENER. Heel in the ring, but Babyface with his promos and interactions with the crowd. AEW Full Gear Predictions — AEW Tag Title Match / 4-Way Match — [3 pts] Private Party [c] vs. The Outrunners vs. Kings of the Black Throne vs. The Acclaimed — Singles Match — MJF vs. Rodderick Strong [1 pt] — AEW TBS Title Match — Mercedes Mone [c] vs. Kris Statlander [4 pts] — Singles Match — “Hangman” Adam Page vs. “Switchblade” Jay White [1 pt] — Singles Match — Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher [1 pt] — AEW TNT Title Match — Jack Perry [c] vs. Daniel Garcia [4 pts] — AEW International Title Match — K. Takeshita [c] vs. Ricochet [3 pts] — Singles Match — Swerve Strickland vs. Bobby Lashley [1 pt] — AEW World Title Match — Jon Moxley [c] vs. Orange Cassidy [5 pts]

[recorded Nov 21, 2024] NEWS: 11/19-11/21· WWE Signs Indie Star and former AEW Wrestler Kylie Rae (aka overly Happy Bayley) to its WWE ID Development Program· TONI STORM RETIRES FROM WRESTLING Prime Cut: Wrestling Bucket List Items

[recorded November 19, 2024] NEWS (11/17-11/19) · Rhea Ripley New T-Shirt · Netflix and WWE announced on Monday that the brand-new Intuit Dome (capacity 18,000) in Los Angeles will be the home of Monday Night RAW's debut on Netflix, LIVE at 5‍pm PT/8pm ET on January 6, 20‍25. · AEW has finally decided to run smaller venues for TV while keeping the larger venues for PPVs. · AEW announces the International Women's Cup. WWE Smackdown (11/15/24) - Milwaukee, WI Top Moments: - Cody Rhodes / Nick Aldis in-ring segment - Start of Women's Tournament to crown a new United States Champion at Saturday Night's Main Event. - Bayley def. Candice LeRae + B-Fab - L.A. Knight's Open Challenge def. Berto / Return of Shinsuke Nakamura - Bloodlines brawl / Jacob shines / Bronson Reed is the 5th Man / Reigns eats a Samoan Spike, Moonsault, and Tsunami - Ciampa turns heel apparently - Nia Jax retains against Naomi - Roman calls the Wiseman / The number is not in service / Earlier callback to Sami throwing a phone on the couch WWE RAW (11/18/24) - Grand Rapids, MI (recorded last week) Highlights - Women's War Games - GUNTHER + Ludwig backstage / Damien Preist backstage - Sheamus vs. Bron Breakker / Ludwig crashes the party - The Judgment Day fractures further? - Bronson Reed def. Seth Rollins / Rollins vehemently declines OG Bloodline for 2nd straight week

NEWS: 11/15-11/16 · Fightful Select has learned that former TNA President Scott D'Amore was at the WWE Performance Center on November 8. We're told that he was just visiting, and was given a tour of the facilities. There were also some informal conversations along the way. We've not heard of anything more emerging from the meeting as of yet. D'Amore is heading up the revived Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling, which is planning on returning with more dates in 2025. Maple Leaf's return shows featured talent from AEW, NJPW, TNA and ROH. Wrestling Merchandise * What is out there that you want but just haven't pulled the trigger on yet? * Your Past Merch that isn't around * Your current stash * What is your feeling on Replica Championship Belts?

[recorded November 14, 2024] NEWS (11/13-11/14) • Netflix is open to the idea of broadcasting the RAW episodes live taking place during the European tour on the road to WrestleMania 41. So in the U.S the episodes will air live in the afternoon. (@WrestleVotes Radio - Backstage Pass) • Sources indicate NBC's second episode of Saturday Night's Main Event is set for January 25th, with the location still TBD. (WrestleVotes Radio) “A bold scheduling move, as it lands just one week before the Royal Rumble.” • WWE has confirmed that John Cena will be participating in the 2025 Royal Rumble. • JBL says Bruce Prichard came up with idea for his current return run: “There is an endgame to this” • More WWE Double-Tapings announced: • The November 29th episode of SmackDown will be pre-taped on the November 22nd episode of SmackDown in Salt Lake City, UT • The December 20th episode of SmackDown will be pre-taped on the December 13th episode of SmackDown in Hartford, CT • The December 23rd episode of RAW will be pre-taped on the December 16th episode of RAW in Boston, MA AEW Analysis The Bad * Talent that can't get on TV or haven't been in over 4 weeks → Men: 17(112) / Women: 11(35) * Mercedes Moné and Kamille * Kenny Omega's long-awaited return … for NJPW * Jay White's face run * The Learning Tree / Chris Jericho as ROH World Champion * Adam Cole / MJF / Roderick Strong / Undisputed Kingdom / Kyle O'Reilly The Gray Area * The Death Riders (fmr Blackpool Combat Club) * Ricochet (blasphemy, I know Jarret, I'm sorry) * Christian Cage + The Patriarchy * The Conglomeration * Britt Baker, D.M.D. * Penelope Ford * Jamie Hayter The Good * The announced return of the Continental Classic (starting somewhere… that might be close by to someone on this show… I can't put my finger on it…) * Kris Statlander * Powerhouse Hobbs as babyface bad-ass * Kyle Fletcher + Will Ospreay * Harley Cameron * The Hurt Syndicate * Swerve Strickland * Julia Hart

[Recorded Nov 12, 2024] NEWS (11/7-11/12) · NXT announced Deadline PLE for Saturday, Dec 7th from Minneapolis, MN at The Armory · Reportedly Ava has quietly retired from being an in-ring competitor and is focusing exclusively on her on-screen GM character. · Karl Anderson, who suffered a torn rotator cuff and partially torn labrum, said he expects to be in the post-surgery brace for six weeks, and expects to be out of action for anywhere from six-to-nine months. · Last year, it was announced that Lance Anoa'i and MLW had parted ways. On November 7, the Twitter page of MuscleManMalcolm posted a photo of Lance Anoa'i in an NXT outfit at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, FL. According to a report from Fightful Select, multiple sources have confirmed that Anoa'i signed with WWE over the summer. However, he's been sidelined with an injury. It was added that he isn't currently planned for any creative within NXT or the main roster, but he is signed with the company. · WWE Elimination Chamber 2025 Announced For March 1 At Rogers Center In Toronto It will be the first time going back to Rogers Center in over 20 years (since WMX8). · Pwinsider is reporting that the current plan is for both RAW and SmackDown to expand to three hours in January 2025 · During last week's episode of AEW Collision, a new vignette aired where Julia Hart's past cheerleader gimmick was referenced. The character wound up being killed by her House of Black character. Julia then appears to wake up from a dream. NXT Thoughts WWE Smackdown (11/8/24) Top Moments: - Show starts with the OTC + “Big Jim” Jimmy Uso, “Main Event” Jey Uso, and eventually Sami Zayn - Randy Orton suffers a piledriver from Kevin Owens; taken out on a stretcher WWE took to Twitter on Saturday to provide a storyline update on Orton, noting that he has been diagnosed with cervical cord neurapraxia. - Jade + Bianca vs. Nia + Tiffany - MCMC def. A-Town Down Under // Subsequent tag team turmoil (not the match) - Nick Aldis unveils the Women's U.S. Title - Main Event segment with Roman, Solo, etc. WWE RAW (11/11/24) - Grand Rapids, MI Highlights - Damien / GUNTHER in-ring - Bronson Reed / Seth Rollins brawl - Return of Dakota Kai // PFC vs Damage CTRL - Final Testament + Miz + Wyatt Sick6 - New Day Drama continues - Jade + Bianca def. Liv + Raquel // Building towards Women's WAR GAMES - Both Bloodlines recruiting for a 5th member