Two long time wrestling fans/friends giving their thoughts and opinions on all things WWE and AEW, raw and uncut. Instagram: @the_wrestling_high @Mikey_bravo_ Twitter: @CasualLex_
For the first time since War Games, we get our 3-man booth back when @Drayton_Ant returns to help us review the Elimination Chamber PLE. A card that includes 2 Chamber matches, as well as the much anticipated main event, Roman Reigns vs Sami Zayn for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship!
As we attempt to play catch-up, we finally touch on the untimely passing of Jay Briscoe. We also cover the highlights of the week in both WWE and AEW, including the emotional promo between Cody Rhodes and Paul Heyman, MJF vs Takeshita, and more!
Monday Night Raw turned 30 years old. And since 1993, its been the cornerstone and the flagship show for the WWF/WWE. We'll discuss Raw's history, including its greatest superstars, moments, and of course matches, as well as a Watch Along featuring The Rock vs Mankind for the WWF Championship from 1999! *(This match can be found on the Peacock App. Select the WWE tab, find Monday Night Raw. Go to season 7, episode 1. We start off at the 1:20:38 mark)*
We bring back our special guest (IG @drayton_ant) to help us review the much anticipated Royal Rumble, coming from The Alamodome in San Antonio, TX!
As if Vince McMahon's return and plan to sell the company didn't shake the world of Pro Wrestling to its foundation, we have yet another bombshell dropped on us a week later in the form of Stephanie McMahon's resignation from WWE. We discuss that, along with the rumors of Saudi Arabia being the front runner, other potential buyers, as well as an AEW Dynamite review, and more!
Just one week into the new year, and Vince McMahon has returned to power in WWE. We explain how, why and more. Also, for our first High & Low of 2023, we review New Japan Pro Wrestling's biggest event of the year, Wrestle Kingdom 17! The show brought us an early Match of the Year candidate, a very noteworthy debut, and more!
With 2022 now behind us, it's time for our year-end review. We discuss everything from the best matches/rivalries/botches, to the biggest topics and disappointments, and much more! Plus, a WATCH ALONG with our Match of the Year: Cody Rhodes vs Seth “Freakin'” Rollins, Hell In A Cell 2022! *(You can find this match on the Peacock App. Go to the WWE tab, under “Premium Live Events” find and select “Hell In A Cell”. Go to season 14, episode 2. We start the watch along at the 2:23:44 mark)*
This week's episode covers the NXT Deadline “premium live event” from last week, which debuted the brand new Iron Survivor Challenge 2x over. We give our Highs & Lows for the show, as well as the 3rd and Final Battle (
We initially promised to bring you a High & Low episode reviewing NXT Deadline this week, however life throws us curveballs from time to time, so we decided to throw one right back! On this special edition, we take a look back at the landscape of WWE 20 years ago. Whether it was a plane ride from Hell, a noticeable name change, surprise returns/departures, or a roster loaded with the greatest names of the past, present and future… 2002 was one of the most memorable years in all of Pro Wrestling. Also, we bring to you our latest WATCH ALONG! From SummerSlam 2002, Shawn Michaels vs Triple H Non-Sanctioned match! ***(This match can be found on the Peacock app. Go to the WWE tab, under “premium live events” find SummerSlam, select Season 15. We start the watch along at the 01:41:11 mark.)***
Less than a year removed from debuting in AEW, William Regal seems to be done with the company and on his way back to WWE. We discuss that, as well as the latest on The Elite/CM Punk feud, the rumors surrounding Stone Cold's and The Rock's imminent returns, and more!
For our 2nd consecutive High & Low edition, we review Survivor Series: War Games with a special guest!
With our first edition of two straight Highs & Lows in consecutive weeks, we cover AEW's last PPV of the year, Full Gear!
Our very own Mikey Bravo was present for last week's Raw in Wilkes-Barre, PA. He gives us his firsthand experience, as we also discuss the hype for the upcoming War Games and Full Gear PPVs, and more!
Another Saudi Arabia show in the books for the WWE, as we give our Highs & Lows for the CROWN JEWEL premium live event! Also, We discuss the Smackdown main event for the Intercontinental Championship between Gunther (C) and Rey Mysterio, as well as AEW's two surprises from this past week's Dynamite!
After some technical difficulties kept us from releasing an episode last week, we're back ready to talk about the potential AEW/CM Punk buyout, as well as the identity of the newest character tied to Bray Wyatt, Uncle Howdy, and more!
One of the best episodes of Raw in 2022 took place in Brooklyn, and it brought us DX, Brock Lesnar and a new US Champion. We discuss that, along with Bray Wyatt's return to Smackdown, the last couple weeks of AEW TV, and more!
WWE Extreme Rules has come and gone, and we're here to give our Highs & Lows for the whole card, including the return of Bray Wyatt, as well as discuss the backstage heat in AEW between Andrade and Sammy Guevara!
We take a look back at the last couple weeks of WWE TV, and discuss the upcoming Extreme Rules card!
We give our Highs & Lows on AEW Grandslam Dynamite and Rampage!
We discuss the latest PWI 500 list, Crown Jewel's main event, and the AEW World Title picture!
On Labor Day weekend, we were treated to back to back PPVs from both rival companies. We give our Highs & Lows for WWE Clash at the Castle and AEW All Out, and more importantly we discuss the controversial AEW All Out media scrum and the aftermath from it that has everyone talking!
We discuss the AEW Championship Unification match that ends with controversy, the return of Johnny Wrestling, Edge teasing retirement, and more!
It's been a couple of weeks, and there's a lot to catch up to! With AEW returns from CM Punk and Kenny Omega, to Triple H's influence being felt thru both brands in WWE, and everything in between!
Better late than never, we give our review on the 2nd biggest show of the year, with a main event like we've never seen before!
The unthinkable has happened… Vince McMahon has retired from WWE. We discuss what this could mean going forward, plus we list Vince's top 10 matches, and review Jericho and Kingston's Barbed-Wire Everywhere Match!
This week's main topic of discussion involves WWE's sudden and soon-to-be switch from PG programming back to TV-14 on Monday Night Raw for the first time in 14 years. We touch on that, and what to expect going forward. Plus, Jordynne Grace's comments on Chris Benoit, Nattie Neidhart's apparent backstage heat, and a brief weekly recap!
John Cena came back recently to celebrate his 20th anniversary in WWE, and we're here to take a look back at Cena's greatest moments, rivals and matches! Plus, attached to this special edition is our latest Watch Along, featuring John Cena vs Umaga in a Last Man Standing Match for the WWE Championship from Royal Rumble 2007! *(You can find this match on Peacock. Select the WWE tab, go to “Premium Live Events” and scroll to “Royal Rumble”, select Season 20, E1; we start the match at the 1:04:13 mark.)*
We review the Blood & Guts match between The Jericho Appreciation Society vs The Blackpool Combat Club, as well as WWE's Money In The Bank ppv!
On a week that saw Will Ospreay have his AEW Dynamite debut match and Roman Reigns' 1st title defense since WrestleMania 38, it was the news outside of the ring that dominated headlines in the week of wrestling. From Jeff Hardy's latest arrest, to the allegations against Vince McMahon and John Laurinaitis, we cover it all.
This week's episode touches on Edge being kicked out of The Judgment Day, Cody Rhodes' timetable for a return, Roman Reigns' next opponent, Forbidden Door hype, and our experience at the Legends of the Ring Wrestling Convention in Woodbridge, NJ! Special guest, Chris aka HORSE
On this week's Highs-n-Lows edition, we review WWE's Hell in a Cell Premium Live Event, emanating from Chicago. Also, attached to the review is our latest Watch Along, featuring Triple H vs Chris Jericho's Hell in a Cell match from WWE Judgment Day 2002. (***You can find this match on the Peacock App; select the WWE tab, scroll down to “Premium Live Events”, scroll to the “Judgment Day” tab, select Season 4, EP.1. We start the match at the 1:28:20 mark***)
After an underwhelming Double or Nothing, AEW had their most controversial/noteworthy week in their young history between MJF's scathing promo on Dynamite, to CM Punk's unfortunate announcement on Rampage, as well as their World Title situation. We discuss all this, plus a brief preview of WWE Hell in a Cell!
AEW's biggest (and longest) PPV of the year has come and gone, as we give our brutally honest review of the show!
Last week on Monday Night Raw saw the Women's Tag Team Champions walk out mid-show. We discuss that, who John Cena might face when he eventually returns, potential Roman Reigns opponents, plus more highlights from the Owen Hart Cup Tournament on Dynamite!
This week, our very own Mikey Bravo attended Smackdown from Wilkes Barre, PA. We talk about his experience, as well as our past experiences at live events. Plus, the beginning of the Owen Hart Cup Tournament on Dynamite!
Fresh off of watching on Peacock, we give our Highs & Lows on all 6 matches from WrestleMania Backlash!
Last week saw Randy Orton celebrate his 20th anniversary in WWE. So for this special edition, we discuss Orton's greatest moments, matches, and RKOs, as well as a Watch Along vs Shawn Michaels for the WWE Championship from Survivor Series 2007! ***(You can find this match on Peacock; select the WWE tab, scroll down to “Premium Live Events”, scroll right until you see “Survivor Series”, select episodes, select “Season 21, EP.1”. We start the session at the 1:39:25 mark.)***
With Cody Rhodes vs Seth Rollins Pt.2 taking place at WrestleMania Backlash, we decided for our latest Watch Along to revisit the tag team bout between Cody Rhodes and Goldust (w/Dusty Rhodes) vs Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins (w/Dean Ambrose) of The Shield from WWE Battleground 2013 in Buffalo, NY! ***(You can find this match on Peacock; select the WWE tab, scroll down to “Premium Live Events”, scroll right to “View All”, scroll down to “Battleground”, select episodes, then select “Season 1, EP.1”. We start the session at the 1:02:07 mark.)***
Tony Khan announced a joint PPV between AEW and NJPW taking place in Chicago later this summer, while Backlash's card starts to come together.
With WrestleMania Season behind us, we catch ourselves up with what's been goin' on in AEW and WWE over the past couple of weeks, as well as weekly recaps for each show.
With the Deadman officially inducted into WWE's Hall of Fame, we put together a list of The Undertaker's 30 greatest matches, as well as a Watch Along, vs Kurt Angle for the World Heavyweight Championship from No Way Out 2006! (You can find this match on Peacock; select the WWE tab, scroll down to “Premium Live Events”, scroll right until you find “No Way Out”, select episodes, then select “Season 8, EP.1”. We start the match at the 2:07:30 mark.)
WrestleMania weekend has come and gone, and we discuss the Highs & Lows from both nights, as well as NXT Stand and Deliver!
Just days away from WrestleMania weekend, we give our predictions for both nights, as well as take a trip down memory lane to discuss the best and worst of WWE's greatest show.
This week's edition touches on the impact of the late Scott Hall's career, as well as weekly recaps from WWE/NXT and AEW.
A health update on Scott Hall, a serious injury to Big E, Jeff Hardy's AEW debut, and more, on our latest edition.
AEW's first PPV of 2022 is behind us, and we're here to review Revolution's highlights! Two debuts, the Dog Collar Match, a show-stealing performance from the Icon himself, and much more. Plus, we briefly touch on the 4 title changes WWE has seen in the last week!
This week saw Cesaro quietly leave WWE after contract negotiations fell thru. We give our thoughts on what's next for him, plus: Edge's open challenge for Wrestlemania on Raw, Ciampa vs Ziggler on NXT, promos from MJF and Eddie Kingston on Dynamite, Brock/Roman make their championship unification contract signing on Smackdown, and much more!
With the Elimination Chamber show in the rear view, we decided to take a look back on the very first Chamber match in our latest watch along! Triple H (C) vs Shawn Michaels vs Chris Jericho vs Kane vs Booker T vs Rob Van Dam for the World Heavyweight Champiohship, Survivor Series 2002. (You can find this match on Peacock; select the WWE tab, scroll down to “Premium Live Events”, scroll right until you find “Survivor Series”, select episodes, then select “Season 16, EP.1”. The match starts at the 1:52:46 mark.)
Two HUGE rumors dominated headlines this week: Cody Rhodes leaving AEW for WWE, and a possible Stone Cold return at WrestleMania! We'll share our thoughts on each topic, as well as recap Elimination Chamber, and more!
This week, we saw a welcomed surprise on NXT from WWE's main roster, as well as a World Championship Texas Death Match, and a debut on AEW Dynamite!
With our 1st ever watch along, we brought in our special guest Chris to assist us with revisiting the comedic gem that is The 50-Man Greatest Royal Rumble Match! (You can find this match on Peacock; select the WWE tab, scroll down to “Premium Live Events”, then scroll right until you find “The Greatest Royal Rumble”. The match starts at the 3:31:21 mark.)