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Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 132:12

WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2025 and John Cena's last match are suddenly around the corner, moving forward after recent pivots – and Getting Over is here to break it all down. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini analyze the latest WWE news and growing gulf between Monday Night Raw and SmackDown [4:20] plus: The Main Event [44:50] covers Logan Paul surprising CM Punk and The Vision and The Last Time is Now Tournament, while The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:17:10] tackles Rey Mysterio confronting Dominik Mysterio, Becky Lynch returning on a rampage, the women again leading Raw and Judgment Day taking a big step forward. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/GETTINGOVER | Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!

Episode 416

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2025 261:30

This week on the Drive Thru, Jim talks about the state of WWE Raw & Smackdown, and answers YOUR questions about Asuka & Goldberg, Vince Russo's return to wrestling, Mercedes Moné's belts & appearance fee, rebooking John Cena's last year, Dick Slater, retro figures, June Lockhart, and much more! Also, Jim plays Guess The Program! Thanks to our episode sponsors: SHOPIFY: Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at shopify.com/cornette PRIZEPICKS: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/JCE and use code JCE to get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! SURFSHARK: Go to https://surfshark.com/JCDT or use code JCDT at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! BRUNT: Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code JCE at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/jce Send in your question for the Drive-Thru to: CornyDriveThru@gmail.com Follow Jim and Brian on Twitter: @TheJimCornette @GreatBrianLast Merch! https://arcadianvanguard.com/ Join Jim Cornette's College Of Wrestling Knowledge on Patreon to access the archives & more! https://www.patreon.com/Cornette Subscribe to the Official Jim Cornette channel on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/c/OfficialJimCornette Visit Jim's official site at www.JimCornette.com for merch, live dates, commentaries and more! You can listen to Brian on the 6:05 Superpodcast at 605pod.com or wherever you find your favorite podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 416

Jim Cornetteâ€™s Drive-Thru

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2025 261:30

Total Divas: Where are they Now?

Tights and Fights

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2025 68:48

It's all the latest and greatest of wrestling headlines ahead of Saturday Night's Main Event. The biggest match of the show will be Jey Uso vs. CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship. But did the WWE kind of shoot itself in the foot with their talking segment?The Main EventIn July of 2013, WWE launched Total Divas on the E! Network. That eventually spun off into Total Bellas, Miz and Mrs. and a fanbase that would help launch the Women's Revolution. And where are the stars of this show now?The Three CountLindsey put over Nikki Bella putting over others.Julian put over Lucha Libro!Danielle put over the legend Asuka.Hosted by Danielle Radford and Lindsey KelkFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky and YouTube.Give us a five star rating on your podcatcher of choice.The show is produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.

Courtly Fashion

Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2025 42:51

This episode we start to get more into the material culture of the period with court fashion, as we look at the court robes that went along with the updated court ranks. Granted, we only have a few resources, but from those it does seem like we can construct at least a plausible idea of what the court may have looked like at this time. For more discussion, check out the blogpost: https://sengokudaimyo.com/podcast/episode-137 Rough Transcript Welcome to Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan. My name is Joshua and this is Episode 137: Courtly Fashion. In the New Year's ceremony, the court officials lined up in front of the Kiyomihara Palace, arranged by their relative court rank, dressed in their assigned court robes. The effect was impressive—the rows of officials painting the courtyard like the bands of color in a rainbow, albeit one with only a couple of hues. The fact that they were all wearing the same style of dress and black, stiffened gauze hats only added to the effect. The individual officers were all but lost in what was, at least in outward form, a single, homogenous machine of government, just waiting for the command of their monarch to attend to the important matters of state. We are covering the reign of Ohoama no Ohokimi, aka Ama no Nunahara oki no mabito no Sumera no Mikoto, aka Temmu Tennou. Last episode we went over the changes he had made to the family titles—the kabane—as well as to the courtly rank system. For the former, he had consolidated the myriad kabane and traditional titles across Yamato into a series of eight—the Yakusa no Kabane. These were, from highest to lowest: Mabito, Asomi, Sukune, Imiki, Michinoshi, Omi, Muraji, and Inaki. By the way, you might notice that "Mabito" actually occurs in Ohoama's posthumous name: Ama no Nunahara oki no mabito, which lends more credence to the idea that that kabane was for those with a special connection to the royal lineage. Besides simplifying and restructuring the kabane, Ohoama also reformed the court rank system. He divided the Princely ranks into two categories: Myou, or Bright, and Jou, or Pure. For the court nobles the categories were: Shou – Upright Jiki – Straight Gon – Diligent Mu – Earnest Tsui – Pursue Shin – Advancement Each category was further divided into four grades (except for the very first princely category, Myou, which was only two). Each grade was then further divided into large, "dai", or broad, "kou". And this brings us to our topic today. Along with this new rank system, Ohoama's administration also instituted a new set of court sumptuary laws. Some are vague in the record—we can just make assumptions for what is going on based on what we know from later fashion choices. Others are a little more clear. We'll take a look at those sumptuary laws, particularly those that were directly associated with the new court rank system, but we'll also look at the clothing styles more generally. To start with, let's talk about what we know about clothing in the archipelago in general. Unfortunately, fabric doesn't tend to survive very well in the generally acidic soils of the Japanese archipelago. Cloth tends to break down pretty quickly. That said, we have fragments here and there and impressions in pottery, so we have some idea that there was some kind of woven fabric from which to make clothing out of. And before I go too far I want to give a shout out to the amazing people at the Kyoto Costume Museum. They have a tremendous website and I will link to it in the comments. While there may be some debate over particular interpretations of historical clothing, it is an excellent resource to get a feel for what we know of the fashion of the various periods. I'll also plug our own website, SengokuDaimyo.com, which has a "Clothing and Accessory" section that, while more geared towards Heian and later periods, may still be of some use in looking up particular terms and getting to know the clothing and outfits. At the farthest reaches of pre-history, we really don't have a lot of information for clothing. There is evidence of woven goods in the Jomon period, and we have Yayoi burials with bits of cloth here and there, but these are all scraps. So at best we have some conjecture as to what people were wearing, and possibly some ability to look across the Korean peninsula and see what people had, there. There are scant to no reliable records from early on in Japanese history, and most of those don't really do a great job of describing the clothing. Even where we do get something, like the Weizhi, one has to wonder given how they tended to crib notes from other entries. There is at least one picture scroll of interest: Portraits of Periodical Offering of Liang, or Liáng -Zhígòngtú. It is said to have been painted by Xiao Yi in the early 6th century, and while the original no longer exists there is an 11th century copy from the time of the Song Dynasty. The scroll shows various ambassadors to the Liang court, including one from Wa. The Wa ambassador is shown with what appears to be a wide piece of cloth around his hips and legs, tied in front. His lower legs are covered in what we might call kyahan today: a rather simple wrap around leg from below the knee to the foot. He has another, blue piece of cloth around his shoulders, almost like a shawl, and it is also tied in front. Then there is a cloth wrapped and tied around his head. It's hard to know how much of this depiction is accurate and how much the artist was drawing on memory and descriptions from things like the Weizhi or Wei Chronicles, which stated that the Wa people wore wide cloths wrapped around and seamlessly tied As such, it may be more helpful to look at depictions actually from the archipelago: specifically, some of the human-figured haniwa, those clay cylinders and statues that adorned the burial mounds which gave the kofun period its name. Some of these haniwa are fairly detailed, and we can see ties, collars, and similar features of clothing. These haniwa primarily seem to cluster towards the end of the Kofun period, in the later 6th century, so it is hard to say how much they can be used for earlier periods, though that is exactly what you will typically see for periods where we have little to know evidence. I'm also not sure how regional certain fashions might have been, and we could very much be suffering from survivorship bias—that is we only know what survived and assume that was everything, or even the majority. Still, it is something. Much of what we see in these figures is some kind of upper garment that has relatively tight sleeves, like a modern shirt or jacket might have, with the front pieces overlapping create a V-shaped neckline. The garment hem often hangs down to just above the knee, flaring out away from the body, and it's held closed with ties and some kind of belt, possibly leather in some cases, and in others it looks like a tied loop of cloth. There is evidence of a kind of trouser, with two legs, and we see ties around the knee. In some cases, they even have small bells hanging from the ties. Presumably the trousers might have ties up towards the waist, but we cannot see that in the examples we have. We also see individuals who have no evidence of any kind of bifurcated lower garment. That may indicate an underskirt of some kind, or possibly what's called a "mo"—but it could also be just a simplification for stability, since a haniwa has a cylindrical base anyway. It is not always obvious when you are looking at a haniwa figure whether it depicts a man or woman: in some cases there are two dots on the chest that seem to make it obvious, but the haniwa do come from different artisans in different regions, so there is a lot of variability. We also see evidence of what seem to be decorative sashes that are worn across the body, though not in all cases. There are various types of headgear and hairstyles. Wide-brimmed and domed hats are not uncommon, and we also see combs and elaborate hairstyles depicted. On some occasions we can even see that they had closed toed shoes. For accessories, we see haniwa wearing jewelry, including necklaces (worn by both men and women), bracelets, and earrings. In terms of actual human jewelry, early shell bracelets demonstrate trade routes, and the distinctive magatama, or comma shaped jewel, can be found in the archipelago and on the Korean peninsula, where it is known as "gogok". Based on lines or even colored pigment on the haniwa, it appears that many of these outfits were actually quite heavily decorated. Paint on the outfits is sometimes also placed on the face, suggesting that they either painted or tattooed themselves, something mentioned in the Wei Chronicles. We also have archaeological examples of dyed cloth, so it is interesting that people are often depicted in undyed clothing. There is one haniwa that I find particularly interesting, because they appear to be wearing more of a round-necked garment, and they have a hat that is reminiscent of the phrygian cap: a conical cap with the top bent forward. These are traits common to some of the Sogdians and other Persian merchants along the silk road, raising the possibility that it is meant to depict a foreigner, though it is also possible that it was just another local style. If we compare this to the continent, we can see some immediate difference. In the contemporaneous Sui dynasty, we can see long flowing robes, with large sleeves for men and women. The shoes often had an upturned placket that appears to have been useful to prevent one from tripping on long, flowing garments. Many of these outfits were also of the v-neck variety, with two overlapping pieces, though it is often shown held together with a fabric belt that is tied in front. The hats appear to either be a kind of loose piece of fabric, often described as a turban, wrapped around the head, the ends where it ties together trailing behind, or black lacquered crowns—though there were also some fairly elaborate pieces for the sovereign. As Yamato started to import continental philosophy, governance, and religion, they would also start to pick up on continental fashion. This seems particularly true as they adopted the continental concept of "cap rank" or "kan-i". Let's go over what we know about this system, from its first mention in the Chronicles up to where we are in Ohoama's reign. As a caveat, there is a lot we don't know about the details of these garments, but we can make some guesses. The first twelve cap-ranks, theoretically established in 603, are somewhat questionable in their historicity, as are so many things related to Shotoku Taishi. And their names are clearly based on Confucian values: Virtue, Humanity, Propriety, Faith, Justice, and Wisdom, or Toku, Nin, Rei, Shin, Gi, and Chi. The five values and then just "Virtue", itself. The existence of this system does seem to be confirmed by the Sui Shu, the Book of Sui, which includes a note in the section on the country of Wa that they used a 12 rank system based on the Confucian values, but those values were given in the traditional Confucian order vice the order given in the Nihon Shoki. The rank system of the contemporaneous Sui and Tang dynasties was different from these 12 ranks, suggesting that the Yamato system either came from older dynasties—perhaps from works on the Han dynasty or the Northern and Southern Dynasty, periods—or they got it from their neighbors, Baekje, Silla, and Goguryeo. There does seem to be a common thread, though, that court rank was identifiable in one's clothes. As for the caps themselves, what did they look like? One would assume that the Yamato court just adopted a continental style cap, and yet, which one? It isn't fully described, and there are a number of types of headwear that we see in the various continental courts. Given that, we aren't entirely sure exactly what it looked like, but we do have a couple of sources that we can look at and use to make some assumptions. These sources l ead us to the idea of a round, colored cap made of fabric, around the brim that was probably the fabric or image prescribed for that rank. It is also often depicted with a bulbous top, likely for the wearer's hair, and may have been tied to their top knot. Our main source for this is the Tenjukoku Mandala Embroidery (Tenjukoku-mandara-shuuchou) at Chuuguuji temple, which was a temple built for the mother of Prince Umayado, aka Shotoku Taishi. This embroidery was created in 622, so 19 years after the 12 ranks would have been implemented. It depicts individuals in round-necked jackets that appear to have a part straight down the center. Beneath the jacket one can see a pleated hem, possibly something like a "hirami", a wrapped skirt that is still found in some ceremonial imperial robes. It strikes me that this could also be the hem of something like the hanpi, which was kind of like a vest with a pleated lower edge. Below that we see trousers—hakama—with a red colored hem—at least on one figure that we can see. He also appears to be wearing a kind of slipper-like shoe. As for the women, there are a few that appear to be in the mandala, but it is hard to say for certain as the embroidery has been damaged over the years. That said, from what we can tell, women probably would have worn something similar to the men in terms of the jacket and the pleated under-skirt, but then, instead of hakama, we see a pleated full-length skirt, or mo. We also don't have a lot of evidence for them wearing hats or anything like that. The round necked jacket is interesting as it appears to be similar to the hou that was common from northern China across the Silk Road, especially amongst foreigners. This garment came to displace the traditional robes of the Tang court and would become the basis for much of the court clothing from that period, onwards. The round necked garment had central panels that overlapped, and small ties or fastenings at either side of the neck to allow for an entirely enclosed neckline. This was more intricate than just two, straight collars, and so may have taken time to adopt, fully. The next change to the cap-rank system was made in 647, two years into the Taika Reform. The ranks then were more directly named for the caps, or crowns—kanmuri—and their materials and colors. The ranks translate to Woven, Embroidered, Purple, Brocade, Blue, Black, and finally "Establish Valor" for the entry level rank. The system gets updated two years later, but only slightly. We still see a reference to Woven stuff, Embroidery, and Purple, but then the next several ranks change to Flower, Mountain, and Tiger—or possibly Kingfisher. These were a little more removed from the cap color and material, and may have had something to do with designs that were meant to be embroidered on the cap or on the robes in some way, though that is just speculation based on later Ming and Qing court outfits. Naka no Ohoye then updates it again in 664, but again only a little. He seems to add back in the "brocade" category, swapping out the "flower", and otherwise just adds extra grades within each category to expand to 26 total rank grades. And that brings us to the reforms of 685, mentioned last episode. This new system was built around what appear to be moral exhortations—Upright, Straight, Diligent, Earnest, etc. And that is great and all, but how does that match up with the official robes? What color goes with each rank category? Fortunately, this time around, the Chronicle lays it out for us pretty clearly. First off we are given the color red for the Princely ranks—not purple as one might have thought. Specifically, it is "Vermillion Flower", hanezu-iro, which Bentley translates as the color of the "Oriental bush" or salmon. In the blogpost we'll link to a table of colors that the founder of Sengoku Daimyo, Anthony Bryant, had put together, with some explanation of how to apply it. I would note that there is often no way to know exactly what a given color was like or what shades were considered an acceptable range. Everything was hand-dyed, and leaving fabric in the dye a little longer, changing the proportions, or just fading over time could create slightly different variants in the hue, but we think we can get pretty close. From there we have the six "common" ranks for the nobility. Starting with the first rank, Upright, we have "Dark Purple". Then we have "Light Purple". This pattern continues with Dark and Light Green and then Dark and Light Grape or Lilac. Purple in this case is Murasaki, and green here is specifically Midori, which is more specifically green than the larger category of "Aoi", which covers a spectrum of blue to green. The grape or lilac is specifically "suou", and based on Bentley's colors it would be a kind of purple or violet. The idea is that the official court outfits for each rank would be the proper color. And yes, that means if you get promoted in rank, your first paycheck—or rice stipend—is probably going to pay for a new set of official clothes. Fortunately for the existing court nobles at the time, in the last month of 685, the Queen provided court clothing for 55 Princes and Ministers, so they could all look the part. And the look at court was important. In fact, several of the edicts from this time focus specifically on who was allowed—or expected—to wear what. For instance, in the 4th month of 681, they established 92 articles of the law code, and among those were various sumptuary laws—that is to say, laws as to what you could wear. We are told that they applied to everyone from Princes of the blood down to the common person, and it regulated the wearing of precious metals, pearls, and jewels; the type of fabric one could use, whether purple, brocade, embroidery, or fine silks; and it also regulated woollen carpets, caps, belts, and the colors of various things. And here I'd like to pause and give some brief thought to how this played into the goals of the court, generally, which is to say the goal of creating and establishing this new system of governance in the cultural psyche of the people of the archipelago. From the continental style palaces, to the temples, and right down to the clothing that people were wearing, this was all orchestrated, consciously or otherwise, to emphasize and even normalize the changes that were being introduced. When everything around you is conforming to the new rules, it makes it quite easy for others to get on board. The court had surrounded themselves with monumental architecture that was designed along continental models and could best be explained through continental reasoning. Even if they weren't Confucian or Daoist, those lines of reasoning ran through the various cultural and material changes that they were taking up. Sure, they put their own stamp on it, but at the same time, when everything is right in front of you, it would become that much harder to deny or push back against it. And when you participated in the important rituals of the state, the clothing itself became a part of the pageantry. It reinforced the notion that this was something new and different, and yet also emphasized that pushing against it would be going against the majority. So court uniforms were another arm of the state's propaganda machine, all designed to reinforce the idea that the heavenly sovereign—the Tennou—was the right and just center of political life and deserving of their position. Getting back to the sumptuary laws and rank based regulations: It is unfortunate that the record in the Nihon Shoki doesn't tell us exactly how things were regulated, only that they were, at least in some cases. So for anything more we can only make assumptions based on later rules and traditions. A few things we can see right away, though. First is the restriction of the color purple. Much as in Europe and elsewhere in the world, getting a dark purple was something that was not as easy as one might think, and so it tended to be an expensive dye and thus it would be restricted to the upper classes—in this case the princely and ministerial rank, no doubt. Similarly brocade and fine silks were also expensive items that were likely restricted to people of a particular social station for that reason. The mention of woolen rugs is particularly intriguing. Bentley translates this as woven mattresses, but I think that woolen rugs makes sense, as we do have examples of woolen "rugs" in Japan in at least the 8th century, stored in the famous Shousouin repository at Toudaiji temple, in Nara. These are all imported from the continent and are actually made of felt, rather than woven. As an imported item, out of a material that you could not get in the archipelago, due to a notable lack of sheep, they would have no doubt been expensive. The funny thing is that the carpets in the Shousouin may not have been meant as carpets. For the most part they are of a similar size and rectangular shape, and one could see how they may have been used as sleeping mattresses or floor coverings. However, there is some conjecture that they came from the Silk Road and may have been originally meant as felt doors for the tents used by the nomadic steppe peoples. This is only conjecture, as I do not believe any of these rugs have survived in the lands where they would have been made, but given the size and shape and the modern yurt, it is not hard to see how that may have been the case. Either way, I tend to trust that this could very well have meant woolen rugs, as Aston and the kanji themselves suggest, though I would understand if there was confusion or if it meant something else as wool was not exactly common in the archipelago at that time or in the centuries following. The last section of the regulations talks about the use of caps and belts. The caps here were probably of continental origin: The kanmuri, or official cap of state of the court nobles, or the more relaxed eboshi—though at this time, they were no doubt closely related. In fact, a year later, we have the most specific mention to-date of what people were actually wearing on their heads: there is a mention of men tying up their hair and wearing caps of varnished gauze. Earlier caps related to the cap rank system are often thought to be something like a simple hemisphere that was placed upon the head, with a bulbous top where the wearer's hair could be pulled up as in a bun. The kanmuri seems to have evolved from the soft black headcloth that was worn on the continent, which would have tied around the head, leaving two ends hanging down behind. Hairstyles of the time often meant that men had a small bun or similar gathering of hair towards the back of their head, and tying a cloth around the head gave the effect of a small bump. This is probably what we see in depictions of the early caps of state. Sometimes this topknot could be covered with a small crown or other decoration, or wrapped with a cloth, often referred to as a "Tokin" in Japanese. But over time we see the development of hardened forms to be worn under a hat to provide the appropriate silhouette, whether or not you actually had a topknot (possibly helpful for gentlemen suffering from hair loss). And then the hat becomes less of a piece of cloth and more just a hat of black, lacquered gauze made on a form, which was much easier to wear. At this point in the Chronicle, the cap was likely still somewhat malleable, and would made to tie or be pinned to that bun or queue of hair. This explains the mention of men wearing their hair up. This pin would become important for several different types of headgear, but ties were also used for those who did not have hair to hold the hat on properly. Two years after the edict on hats, we get another edict on clothing, further suggesting that the court were wearing Tang inspired clothing. In 685 we see that individuals are given leave to wear their outer robe either open or tied closed. This is a clue that this outer robe might something akin to the round-necked hou that we see in the Tenjukoku Mandala, where the neck seems to close with a small tie or button. However, we do see some examples, later, of v-necked garments with a tie in the center of the neck, so that may be the reference.. Opening the collar of the formal robes was somewhat akin to loosening a necktie, or unbuttoning the top button of a shirt. It provided a more relaxed and comfortable feeling. It could also be a boon in the warm days of summer. Leaving it closed could create a more formal appearance. The courtiers also had the option of whether or not to wear the "Susotsuki", which Bentley translates as "skirt-band". I believe this refers to the nai'i, or inner garment. This would often have a pleated hem—a suso or ran—which would show below the main robe as just a slight hem. Again, this is something that many would dispense with in the summer, or just when dressing a bit more casually, but it was required at court, as well as making sure that the tassles were tied so that they hung down. This was the uniform of the court. We are also told that they would have trousers that could be tied up, which sounds like later sashinuki, though it may have referred to something slightly different. We are also given some regulations specifically for women, such as the fact that women over 40 years of age were allowed the discretion on whether or not to tie up their hair, as well as whether they would ride horses astride or side-saddle. Presumably, younger women did not get a choice in the matter. Female shrine attendants and functionaries were likewise given some leeway with their hairstyles. A year later, in 686, they do seem to have relaxed the hairstyles a bit more: women were allowed to let their hair down to their backs as they had before, so it seems that, for at least a couple of years, women under the age of 40 were expected to wear their hair tied up in one fashion or another. In that same edict, men were then allowed to wear "habakimo". Aston translates this as "leggings" while Bentley suggests it is a "waist skirt". There are an example of extant habakimo in the Shousouin, once again, and they appear to be wrappings for the lower leg. It actually seems very closely related to the "kyahan" depicted all the way back in the 6th century painting of the Wo ambassador to Liang. Even though these edicts give a lot more references to clothing, there is still plenty that is missing. It isn't like the Chroniclers were giving a red carpet style stitch-by-stitch critique of what was being worn at court. Fortunately, there is a rather remarkable archaeological discovery from about this time. Takamatsuzuka is a kofun, or ancient burial mound, found in Asuka and dated to the late 7th or early 8th century. Compared to the keyhole shaped tombs of previous centuries, this tomb is quite simple: a two-tiered circular tomb nestled in the quiet hills. What makes it remarkable is that the inside of the stone burial chamber was elaborately painted. There are depictions of the four guardian animals, as well as the sun and the moon, as well as common constellations. More importantly, though, are the intricate pictures of men and women dressed in elaborate clothing. The burial chamber of Takamatsuzuka is rectangular in shape. There are images on the four vertical sides as well as on the ceiling. The chamber is oriented north-south, with genbu, the black tortoise, on the north wall and presumably Suzaku, the vermillion bird, on the south wall—though that had been broken at some point and it is hard to make out exactly what is there. The east and west walls are about three times as long as the north and south walls. In the center of each is a guardian animal—byakko, the white tiger, on the west wall and seiryuu, the blue—or green—dragon on the east. All of these images are faded, and since opening of the tomb have faded even more, so while photos can help, it may require a bit more investigation and some extrapolation to understand all of what we are looking at. On the northern side of both the east and west wall we see groups of four women. We can make out green, yellow, and red or vermillion outer robes with thin fabric belt sashes, or obi, tied loosely and low around the waist. There is another, lightly colored—possibly white, cream or pink—that is so faded it is hard to make out, and I don't know if that is the original color. These are v-necked robes, with what appear to be ties at the bottom of the "v". Around the belt-sash we see a strip of white peaking out from between the two sides of the robe—most likely showing the lining on an edge that has turned back slightly. The cuffs of the robe are folded back, showing a contrasting color—either the sleeves of an underrobe or a lining of some kind. Below the outer robe is a white, pleated hem—possibly a hirami or similar, though where we can make it out, it seems to be the same or similar color as the sleeves. Under all of that, they then have a relatively simple mo, or pleated skirt. The ones in the foreground are vertically striped in alternating white, green, red, and blue stripes. There is one that may just be red and blue stripes, but I'm not sure. In the background we see a dark blue—and possibly a dark green—mo. At the base of each mo is a pleated fringe that appears to be connected to the bottom of the skirt. The toe of a shoe seems to peek out from underneath in at least one instance. They don't have any obvious hair ornaments, and their hair appears to be swept back and tied in such a way that it actually comes back up in the back, slightly. They appear to be holding fans and something that might be a fly swatter—a pole with what looks like tassels on the end. In comparison, at the southern end of the tomb we have two groups of men. These are much more damaged and harder to make out clearly. They have robes of green, yellow, grey, blue, and what looks like dark blue, purple, or even black. The neckline appears to be a v-necked, but tied closed, similar to what we see on the women. We also see a contrasting color at the cuff, where it looks like the sleeves have turned back, slightly. They have belt-sashes similar to the women, made of contrasting fabric to the robe itself. Below that we see white trousers, or hakama, and shallow, black shoes. On some of the others it is suggested that maybe they have a kind of woven sandal, but that is hard to make out in the current image. On their heads are hats or headgear of black, stiffened—probably lacquered—gauze. They have a bump in the back, which is probably the wearer's hair, and there is evidence of small ties on top and larger ties in the back, hanging down. Some interpretations also show a couple with chin straps, as well, or at least a black cord that goes down to the chin. They carry a variety of implements, suggesting they are attendants, with an umbrella, a folding chair, a pouch worn around the neck, a pole or cane of some kind, and a bag with some kind of long thing—possibly a sword or similar. The tomb was originally found by farmers in 1962, but wasn't fully examined until 1970, with an excavation starting in 1972. The stone at the entryway was broken, probably from graverobbers, who are thought to have looted the tomb in the Kamakura period. Fortunately, along with the bones of the deceased and a few scattered grave goods that the robbers must have missed, the murals also survived, and somehow they remained largely intact through the centuries. They have not been entirely safe, and many of the images are damaged or faded, but you can still make out a remarkable amount of detail, which is extremely helpful in determining what clothing might have looked like at this time—assuming it is depicting local individuals. And there is the rub, since we don't know exactly whom the tomb was for. Furthermore, in style it has been compared with Goguryeo tombs from the peninsula, much as nearby Kitora kofun is. Kitora had images as well, but just of the guardian animals and the constellations, not of human figures. There are three theories as to who might have been buried at Takamatsuzuka. One theory is that it was one of Ohoama's sons. Prince Osakabe is one theory, based on the time of his death and his age. Others have suggested Prince Takechi. Based on the teeth of the deceased, they were probably in their 40s to 60s when they passed away. Some scholars believe that it may be a later, Nara period vassal—possibly, Isonokami no Maro. That would certainly place it later than the Asuka period. The third theory is that it is the tomb of a member of one of the royal families from the Korean peninsula—possibly someone who had taken up refuge in the archipelago as Silla came to dominate the entire peninsula. This last theory matches with the fact that Takamatsuzuka appears to be similar to tombs found in Goguryeo, though that could just have to do with where the tomb builders were coming from, or what they had learned. That does bring up the question of the figures in the tomb. Were they contemporary figures, indicating people and dress of the court at the time, or were they meant to depict people from the continent? Without any other examples, we may never know, but even if was indicative of continental styles, those were the very styles that Yamato was importing, so it may not matter, in the long run. One other garment that isn't mentioned here is the hire, a scarf that is typically associated with women. It is unclear if it has any relationship to the sashes we see in the Kofun period, though there is at least one mention of a woman with a hire during one of the campaigns on the Korean peninsula. Later we see it depicted as a fairly gauzy piece of silk, that is worn somewhat like a shawl. It is ubiquitous in Sui and Tang paintings of women, indicating a wide-ranging fashion trend. The hire is a fairly simple piece of clothing, and yet it creates a very distinctive look which we certainly see, later. Finally, I want to take a moment to acknowledge that almost everything we have discussed here has to do with the elites of society—the nobles of the court. For most people, working the land, we can assume that they were probably not immediately adopting the latest continental fashions, and they probably weren't dressing in silk very much. Instead, it is likely that they continued to wear some version of the same outfits we see in the haniwa figures of the kofun period. This goes along with the fact that even as the elite are moving into palaces built to stand well above the ground, we still have evidence of common people building and living in pit dwellings, as they had been for centuries. This would eventually change, but overall they stuck around for quite some time. However, farmers and common people are often ignored by various sources—they aren't often written about, they often aren't shown in paintings or statues, and they did often not get specialized burials. Nonetheless, they were the most populous group in the archipelago, supporting all of the rest. And with that, I think we will stop for now. Still plenty more to cover this reign. We are definitely into the more historical period, where we have more faith in the dates—though we should remember that this is also one of the reigns that our sources were specifically designed to prop up, so we can't necessarily take everything without at least a hint of salt and speculation, even if the dates themselves are more likely to be accurate. Until then, if you like what we are doing, please tell your friends and feel free to rate us wherever you listen to podcasts. If you feel the need to do more, and want to help us keep this going, we have information about how you can donate on Patreon or through our KoFi site, ko-fi.com/sengokudaimyo, or find the links over at our main website, SengokuDaimyo.com/Podcast, where we will have some more discussion on topics from this episode. Also, feel free to reach out to our Sengoku Daimyo Facebook page. You can also email us at the.sengoku.daimyo@gmail.com. Thank you, also, to Ellen for their work editing the podcast. And that's all for now. Thank you again, and I'll see you next episode on Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan.

La Parka 47

Powerbomb Jutsu

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2025

Is Vince Russo back in the game? Asuka fires back at Goldberg. We name some great Goldberg moments. Jinder Mahal vs Jey Uso, Halloween Havoc, Saturday Night Main Event is going to be boring. Blood and Guts is on the way. Which wrestlers were spooky? All this and more on the next episode of Powerbomb Jutsu. You can watch this episode too: youtube.com/@PowerbombJutsu Twitter & IG: @PowerbombJutsuHistory with Darrrell on YouTube: YouTube.com/@UltrxBlxck [Play/Download]

Ep. 456 A Decade of Asuka

Bullet Cast: with The Podfather

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2025 46:37

Phillip & Brandon discuss the direction for Jade Cargill, Asuka's WWE career, the Blood & Guts challenge made on Dynamite, who walks out of SNME World Champion and more. Be Safe and Stay Dangerous. Have a question or idea email us bulletcast2sweet@gmail.comPlease check out our What A Maneuver! Store: https://whatamaneuver.net/collections/bullet-castPlease check out our Pro Wrestling Tees Store: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/bulletcastFollow Bullet Cast On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebulletcast/?hl=enFollow Bullet Cast On Twitter: https://twitter.com/BulletCastFollow Bullet Cast On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BulletCast2sweet/Subscribe to Bullet Cast On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrKHzfruskD8imAVVmWAaSQBullet Cast Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/thebulletcast

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Celebrating Asuka & The Great Tag Team Debate

4 Sides Of The Ring

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 99:04

Welcome back to 4 Sides Of The Ring, the ultimate professional wrestling podcast for fans of WWE, AEW, NXT, NJPW, and everything in between! In this week's episode, Markus, TZK, Chano, and Nitram dive deep into the hottest stories shaking up the wrestling world!

LA Knight needs his ‘Bret'

Gorilla Position

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 113:27

On this week's Gorilla Position, JD, Mekz and The Man They Call Skillit make predictions ahead of WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event! Will newly turned heel Jade Cargill stop the clock on Tiffy Time?! Will Drew McIntyre get his much-needed title win?! And who - if anyone!! - will walk out of Salt Lake City with the World Heavyweight Championship!? Elsewhere on the show, the boys give serious flowers to the legend that is Mick Foley, react to Bill Goldberg's latest complaints about WWE and Asuka ‘defeating his streak', plus thoughts on if a UK wrestling promotion could ever reach a mainstream audience again. Download the Gorilla Position podcast NOW to get your weekly fix of all things WWE. JD and the team LOVE hearing from you so keep your emails coming in: helloyou@wwegp.co.uk Other HOT TOPICS on this week's Gorilla Position:

WWE: World title feuds lack juice as women carry Raw | Saturday Night's Main Event preview

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 138:16

Build to the fourth WWE Saturday Night's Main Event special of 2025 has left plenty to be desired, even if the match card is strong. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature 2025 WWE Saturday Night's Main Event ultimate preview [1:29:45] breaking down the card with predictions and analysis. Will CM Punk or Jey Uso win the vacant title? Is Drew McIntyre primed to beat Cody Rhodes? Does Jade Cargill have new life following her heel turn on Tiffany Stratton? Is John Cena waiting for Dominik Mysterio? The guys cover the latest WWE news [8:07] before focusing The Main Event [21:45] on Judgment Day's inevitable split and Stephanie Vaquer aligning with Nikki Bella. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" break down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [41:50], including another LA Knight opportunity missed, Bron Breakker's future and a women's tag team revolution led by Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

Goldberg's Latest Issue

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 31:08

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray react to Goldberg's latest comments on Asuka. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WRESTLING with the TOPICS feat. Lee & Tammy Sanders 10/26/25

The RCWR Show with Lee Sanders

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 164:44 Transcription Available

Sound Off 935 - VACANT Strikes Again, WBD UP FOR SALE And Asuka Responds To Goldberg!

Solomonster Sounds Off

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 116:41

Support our sponsors this week by using the links below for the exclusive Solomonster offers!MINT MOBILE ▶ Get your 3-month UNLIMITED wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at http://www.mintmobile.com/solomonster right now!BETTERHELP ▶ Get 10 PERCENT OFF your first month and give online therapy a try at http://www.betterhelp.com/solomonster to start being your best self. Thanks to BetterHelp for sponsoring this week's episode!It's the annual HaLLoWeeN SHOW with thoughts on THREE TITLES CHANGES at NXT Halloween Havoc, Vikingo playing heel on the AAA show and IYO SKY's match in Japan this morning with Mayu Iwatani. Plus, thoughts on the death of Bobby Horne (Mo of Men on a Mission), the abuse he and Oscar endured during their time there and how he tried to make something of himself... Seth Rollins STRIPPED of the World championship, thoughts on how WWE handled the follow-up with Bron Breakker and Jey Uso's battle royal win... PREDICTIONS for Saturday Night's Main Event and who walks out with the title... the latest update on Andrade's status... Goldberg DISRESPECTS ASUKA yet again and Asuka responds... a wild story involving Bray Wyatt and Charles Manson... AEW's media rights partner UP FOR SALE, who's the favorite to get it and what this could mean for the future of AEW... thoughts on the Women's tag team tournament brackets and why Mercedes MUST FAIL at Full Gear... and a MAILBAG NOT TO BE MISSED answering your questions on people saying AEW will go under in 5-10 years, why CM Punk's HEEL DAYS are behind him, Damian Priest's new "IT'S WEPA TIME!" shirt, why Bret Hart was looking to leave for WCW in 1992, dropping out of high school to become a wrestler and POPPING OFF on things that logically MAKE NO SENSE in wrestling!***Follow Solomonster on X (formerly Twitter) for news and opinion:http://x.com/solomonsterSubscribe to the Solomonster Sounds Off on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSolomonster?sub_confirmation=1Become a Solomonster Sounds Off Channel Member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jcg7mk93fGNqWPMfl_Aig/join

5 YEARS AGO: Week in Review: Orton Turns on Flair, Retribution Continues to Wreak Havoc, Braun Stroman Now Heel?

The WWE Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 125:37 Transcription Available

Originally aired August of 2025In this episode, Michael Gross joins the show to look back at this week in WWE including Braun Stroman's attack on Alexa Bliss, Retribution invading SmackDown & Raw, Randy Orton turning on Ric Flair, Asuka facing both Bayley & Sasha at SummerSlam, Raw Underground so far, Seth Rollins lashing of Dominick Mysterio and much more!Go AD-FREE at patreon.com/wwepodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-wwe-podcast--2187791/support.

5 YRS AGO RAW POST-SHOW: Season Premiere with final Hell in a Cell hype for McIntyre-Orton, Asuka vs. Lana for title

Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-shows

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 86:16 Transcription Available

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (10-19-2020), PPWTorch columnist Zack Heydorn guest hosts for Wade Keller and is joined by PWTorch Columnist Greg Parks to talk WWE Monday Night Raw with listener emails. Discussion points include the final hype for Drew McIntyre vs. Randy Orton for Hell in a Cell on Sunday, Retribution losing in squash fashion, Mustafa Ali's late promo, Asuka vs. Lana for the Raw Women's Championship, the state of the women's division on Raw, Kofi vs. Sheamus, Styles vs. Riddle, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

133. The Visions Turn On Seth Rollins Is A Work

The Burning Hammer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 34:19 Transcription Available

What's up people? On this episode of the podcast, we give our early match card predictions for WWE Survivor Series War Games!Check Out Our Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-burning-hammerJoin Our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/TheBurningHammerFollow Us On Social Media!X: https://twitter.com/theburnthammerInstagram: https://instagram.com/theburninghammerTikTok: https://tiktok.com/theburninghammerTime Codes0:00 - Intro2:29 - Becky Lynch vs. AJ Lee4:00 - Tiffany Stratton vs. Jade Cargill5:37 - Dominik Mysterio vs. Rusev vs. Penta7:01 - Dominik Mysterio vs. John Cena10:20 - John Cena vs. The Miz11:50 - Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton15:28 - Rhea Ripley, IYO SKY, Bayley, Lyra Valkyria, & AJ Lee vs. Asuka, Kairi Sane, Roxanne Perez, Raquel Rodriguez, & Becky Lynch17:04 - Rhea Ripley, IYO SKY, Stephanie Vaquer, Liv Morgan, & Bianca Belair vs. Asuka, Kairi Sane, Roxanne Perez, Raquel Rodriguez, & Nia Jax23:29 - Roman Reigns, The Usos, CM Punk, & Seth Rollins vs. Bronson Reed, Bron Breakker, Brock Lesnar, JD McDonagh, & Finn Balor26:51 - Roman Reigns, The Usos, Jacob Fatu, & CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins, Bronson Reed, Bron Breakker, & Brock Lesnar32:39 - Outro

WWE Week In Review: Crown Jewel 2025 Review | The Vision Turns on Seth Rollins? | That's Cool/That's Not Cool

Two Dudes With Attitudes: A Wrestling Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 74:31

It's time for our Two Thumbs With Attitudes Review of WWE Crown Jewel 2025! Ryan and Denton go match-by-match giving their honest thoughts on which matches delivered, which ones missed, and their overall take on the event!We also cover Monday Night RAW from Perth, Australia (October 13) — and things got wild fast! Braun Breakker and Bronson Reed turned on Seth Rollins already?! What does this mean for War Games and the rest of WWE? Is Seth injured again?Plus, CM Punk becomes the new #1 contender and we break down what's next for him and the WWE Championship picture.Then we move to NXT (October 14) for all the fallout and surprises from there!We wrap things up with our segment That's Cool / That's Not Cool, where we talk about current WWE storylines and decide which ones are

NoSo Takeover #14: NXT Takeover: San Antonio

The North-South Connection

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 75:56

Welcome to NoSo Takeover, a journey through the history of WWE NXT's biggest events! In this episode, JT, Aaron & Jenny run through NXT Takeover: San Antonio from January 2017! They discuss the debut of Roddy Strong, the aimless Andrade, AOP taking home the gold, the unstoppable Asuka, a GLORIOUS NXT Title win and so much more! Join us as we take over the podcast world with NXT!

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307. Earning it: NXT Respect

Cup of Joe Wrestling Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 12:13

The Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic is decided, Asuka makes her debut, Crews is impressive, and Bayley and Banks step up to the plate as Joey takes a look at NXT Respect from the WWE. Paypal (https://paypal.me/cupofjoepod) Patreon (https://patreon.com/BabyKangarooMedia) Email: cupofjoewrestlingshow@gmail.com Twitter (https://x.com/cupofjoepod)

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TOO SMART TO HEEL or PAUL HEYMAN(Wrestling Soup 10.14.25)

That's Freakin' Wrestling Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 82:43 Transcription Available

[00:00] Saturday Morning Wrestling & Childhood ThrowbacksJoe and Anthony kick things off talking about the weirdness (and secret perks) of watching wrestling at 8am. It's like being a kid again, but with more coffee and less cereal.[04:00] Perth Crowd, Ticket Prices, and “Is Perth Even a Real Place?”The guys riff on WWE's big show in Perth, the wild ticket prices, and whether anyone actually talks about Perth outside of wrestling. Spoiler: not really.[10:00] RAW vs. Crown Jewel & Seth's “Is He Hurt or Not?” SagaThey get into the never-ending Seth Rollins injury drama, why nobody believes anything anymore, and how WWE storylines sometimes make less sense than a fever dream.[18:00] LA Knight: The Best-Looking Guy Who Can't Catch a BreakLA Knight's booking gets roasted. Is he an underdog? Is he a cocky heel? Why does he keep tripping over his own feet? The guys have thoughts (and jokes).[25:00] Becky Lynch, Factions, and “What Even Is This Storyline?”Becky's name comes up, but so does the fact that half the storylines just got nuked. Expect some classic “what are they even doing?” rants.[32:00] Bailey, Lyra, and the Women's Division: Chaos & ChemistryBailey's new vibe, Lyra's straight-man energy, and why the women's division is a wild ride right now. Also, a surprising amount of talk about wrestling gear.[40:00] Referees, Announcers, and “Back in My Day…”A trip down memory lane: when refs and announcers had actual personalities, and why today's shows could use a little more flavor (and a little less sameness).[48:00] Dominic Mysterio vs. Penta: Cheating Done RightDominic's heel antics get a breakdown, plus a debate on whether being “too smart” is a good thing for a bad guy. Also, some love for old-school Eddie Guerrero tricks.[56:00] Rhea Ripley, Asuka, and “Why Is This So Complicated?”Rhea, Asuka, Kairi Sane, and a whole lot of chaos in the women's title scene. The guys try to make sense of it all (and mostly just laugh about it).[1:03:00] Bronson Reed, Jimmy & Jay Uso, and Tag Team TangentsBronson Reed's gear, Jimmy vs. Jay, and why some tag teams just feel like reheated pizza. Expect some sidebars and a few “what are they wearing?” moments.[1:10:00] Main Event: Jay Uso, LA Knight, and CM PunkThe crowd sings for Punk, LA Knight almost wins, and the guys wonder if we really need another Seth vs. Punk feud. Also: more jokes about fruit punch boxes.[1:18:00] Wrap-Up & RandomnessFinal thoughts, a few more rants, and a reminder to check out the Patreon. If you made it this far, you're a real one.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 113:36

This week on That's Freakin' Wrestling, hosted by Rhodesia, Matt, and Eshaun — the gang is back!

Raw: Di-vision

Wrestle Lingus Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 53:19

-Seth Rollins fit check -Dom's neck tattoo -Remember Austin Theory? -Asuka's pimp slap -Rhea Karaoke -Rate these 4 -So much for a slow burn -Cheater McGee -Roxanne literally just lost -Grills out -You with me? Thanks to Deion for filling in for the boss. Check out his podcast The Film Room @thefilmroompod Subscribe on patreon.com/LingusMafia for ad-free and video versions of the show, exclusive PPV/PLE reviews and bonus shows including every Wrestlemania, SummerSlam, Royal Rumble, Survivor Series, and Saturday Night's Main Event ever. Get access to over 10 years of podcasts! Stay connected: All our social media (@LingusMafia) links can be found here: https://linktr.ee/lingusmafia We have merch! Shirts, hoodies, stickers and more: lingusmafiashop.printify.me/ Drop us an email with comments or questions: lingusmafia@gmail.com Check our YouTube out at Wrestle Lingus Show! Remember to leave a comment and rate the show wherever you get your podcast from, we gotta get the word out there, we aren't too proud to beg, please? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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WWE Raw 10/13/25 Review | SHOCKING ENDING As Seth Rollins Gets Kicked Out Of The Vision!

Solomonster Sounds Off

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 133:42 Transcription Available

Support our sponsors this week by using the links below for the exclusive Solomonster offers!BETTERHELP ▶ Get 10 PERCENT OFF your first month and give online therapy a try at http://www.betterhelp.com/solomonster to start being your best self. Thanks to BetterHelp for sponsoring this week's episode!FACTOR MEALS ▶ Use code "solomonster50off" at http://www.factormeals.com/solomonster50off to get 50 PERCENT OFF your first box plus FREE BREAKFAST for one year!Solomonster reviews WWE Raw from Perth, Australia coming out of Crown Jewel with a SHOCKING angle as Seth Rollins is kicked out of The Vision. He's got thoughts on the angle, why it happened and where things could be headed as a result. Plus, CM Punk becomes #1 contender, Dominik Mysterio defends the Intercontinental title against Penta and the drama with Rhea Ripley, IYO SKY, Asuka and Kairi Sane continues.***Follow Solomonster on X (formerly Twitter) for news and opinion:http://x.com/solomonsterSubscribe to the Solomonster Sounds Off on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSolomonster?sub_confirmation=1Become a Solomonster Sounds Off Channel Member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jcg7mk93fGNqWPMfl_Aig/join

Bron Breakker Turns On Seth Rollins! WWE Raw Oct. 13, 2025 Review!

WrestleTalk's WrestleRamble

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 64:06

Dan and Oli review WWE Raw from October 13th, 2025.Timestamps:1:13 - Start3:26 - Excitement?4:36 - Bron turns!33:58 - UltraChats37:27 - Rusev backstage38:07 - Penta v. Dom41:52 - Asuka shouting42:46 - Kairi Sane v. Rhea Ripley44:45 - Usos backstage46:45 - Bayley & Lyra Valkyria vs. The Judgment Day49:31 - Adam Pearce working backstage50:21 - Stephanie Vaquer promo51:38 - CM Punk vs. LA Knight vs. Jey Uso52:31 - Overall rating53:12 - Patreon shoutouts54:46 - UltraChats Take our survey to improve the podcastGet more WrestleTalk Podcast stuff on PatreonFollow WrestleTalk on Instagram and XFollow Luke on InstagramLeave a review/comment to be read out on future episodesCopyright Trident Digital Media 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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WWE: The Vision's shocking turn on Seth Rollins raises questions about injury, creative plans

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 95:22

A shocking end to Monday Night Raw turned the fallout from WWE Crown Jewel 2025 on its head with major questions now raised about booking through the end of the year into WWE WrestleMania 42. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show with a brief second look at WWE Crown Jewel [7:10] digging deeper into John Cena vs. AJ Styles and WWE's week in Australia [26:20] before kicking off The Main Event [31:30]. What led to WWE pulling the trigger with Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed turning on Seth Rollins, effectively ending The Vision after it had just been established? Is Rollins injured, and if so, what does that mean for WWE creative moving forward? "The Silver King" then tackles The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [57:35] from the week, including Jacob Fatu leveling up against Drew McIntyre, Asuka and Kairi Sane starring against IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley, Shinsuke Nakamura and Tama Tonga returning, Zelina Vega siding with Aleister Black over Damian Priest and plans for WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2025 now being up in the air. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

John Cena and AJ Styles' Tributes at Crown Jewel

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 29:27

Jonathan Hood and Justin LaBar discuss the aftermath of John Cena vs AJ Styles at WWE Crown Jewel and how the two paid tribute to one another in their match. Plus! They break down the Women's Matches at Crown Jewel from Stephanie Vaquer winning the Women's Crown Jewel title to Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY's showdown with the Kabuki Warriors. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WWE Crown Jewel 2025 results, instant analysis, grades, review | John Cena vs. AJ Styles

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 52:56

WWE Crown Jewel 2025 delivered as arguably the premium live event of the year with John Cena and AJ Styles putting on a match of the year contender. Host Adam Silverstein grabbed his mic after the show for a breakdown of WWE Crown Jewel results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" tackles the booking of Cena-Styles, including an emotional homage to Bray Wyatt, Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins and Tiffany Stratton vs. Stephanie Vaquer for the Crown Jewel championships both being booked properly, Bronson Reed getting the best of Roman Reigns as The Bloodline story continued developing, and Rhea Ripley taking a bit of a backseat to IYO SKY in against Asuka and Kairi Sane. Nearly every match on the WWE Crown Jewel card delivered beyond expectation, setting the stage for a hot close to 2025 at WWE Survivor Series: WarGames and beyond. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

CROWN OF PERTH POST SHOW (Wrestling Soup 10.11.25)

Two Dudes With Attitudes: A Wrestling Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 57:56 Transcription Available

0:25 — Official show intro: "Wrestling Soup" with Anthony Thomas and Joey Numbers.0:50 — Banter about the "Crown Jewel Post Show" and some lighthearted police siren jokes.Roman Reigns & Bronson Reed Match1:30 — Discussion about the opening match: Roman Reigns vs. Bronson Reed.3:20 — Anthony and Joe debate the match's pacing, outcome, and the ongoing Bloodline storyline.7:00 — Reflections on the "Australian Street Fight" and how it compares to other street fights.10:00 — Commentary on the house show feel of the event and the crowd's reaction.Women's Crown Jewel Championship14:50 — Transition to the women's match: Tiffany Stratton vs. Stephanie.15:50 — Analysis of the match, both hosts noting Tiffany's regression and Stephanie's role as the aggressor.18:00 — Discussion about Triple H's involvement and the awkwardness of the post-match celebration.Audience & WWE Creative20:00 — Commentary on WWE's creative direction, Triple H's TED talk, and the challenges of keeping the product fresh.22:00 — Banter about Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch, and the need for stronger storylines and character development.John Cena vs. AJ Styles27:00 — Recap of the John Cena vs. AJ Styles match, comparing it to a "greatest hits" performance.30:00 — Reflections on the significance of AJ Styles' and John Cena's careers, especially for Australian fans.33:00 — Discussion of the match's many finishers and the crowd's reaction.Women's Tag Team Match38:00 — Analysis of the women's tag match: EO Sky & Rhea Ripley vs. Asuka & Kairi Sane.41:00 — Thoughts on the end of the Kabuki Warriors feud and the future direction for the women's division.Main Event: Seth Rollins vs. Cody Rhodes44:50 — Main event discussion: Seth Rollins vs. Cody Rhodes.47:00 — Critique of the match's length, pacing, and outcome, with both hosts feeling the wrong person won.50:00 — Reflections on the lack of crowd energy and the need for Becky Lynch at ringside.Closing Thoughts55:00 — Final thoughts on the event, best and worst matches, and the overall direction of WWE.58:20 — Outro: Thanks to listeners, Patreon plug, and sign-off.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Wrestling Night in America - LeClair & Lansdell discuss WWE Crown Jewel including Rollins vs. Rhodes, Stratton vs. Vaquer, Cena vs. Styles

PWTorch Dailycast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 102:34 Transcription Available

In our post-PPV “Wrestling Night in America” format, PWTorch's Brandon LeClair was joined by Chris Lansdell to discuss in-depth the WWE Crown Jewel event including Seth Rollins vs. Cody Rhodes, Tiffany Stratton vs. Stephanie Vaquer, John Cena vs. AJ Styles, Roman Reigns vs. Bronson Reed, Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky vs. Asuka & Kairi Sane, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

WWE Crown Jewel 2025 Predictions: Roman Reigns vs Bronson Reed | Cody vs Seth | Cena vs Styles

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 27:05 Transcription Available

It's prediction time, Dudes Nation!

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AJ Styles & John Cena Put on a Classic! Crown Jewel Perth Post Show (10.11.25)

The RCWR Show with Lee Sanders

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 75:16 Transcription Available

Journalist Lee Sanders is back with his WWE Crown Jewel Perth 2025 Review as the event came to us from Australia. Couldn't be up early in the USA to watch the event? We got you covered on all you missed including AJ Styles vs John Cena!Crown Jewel Perth card rundown includes:Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins — Men's Crown Jewel ChampionshipStephanie Vaquer vs. Tiffany Stratton — Women's Crown Jewel ChampionshipJohn Cena vs. AJ StylesRoman Reigns vs. Bronson Reed (Australian Street Fight)Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY vs. Asuka & Kairi Sane (Tag Team)Leave your predictions in the comments and make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss my post-show breakdowns. Let's get into the carnage!

NUMBERS DON'T LIE, BUT PROMOTERS DO (Wrestling Soup 10.9.25)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 85:30 Transcription Available

00:00 – AEW Attendance Controversy & Ticket NumbersAnthony and Joe open with a deep dive into AEW's reported attendance numbers, NDAs, and the ongoing debate about truth in wrestling promotion.07:30 – The Ratings Game: NXT vs. DynamiteDiscussion shifts to TV ratings, fan excuses, and the real audience size for wrestling shows.13:00 – AEW's Place in the IndustryA critical look at AEW's current status, company culture, and how it compares to WWE and TNA.16:30 – Crown Jewel Preview & Early Morning WrestlingThe hosts preview WWE's Crown Jewel event, discuss the challenges of international shows, and share thoughts on watching wrestling at odd hours.21:00 – Match-by-Match Crown Jewel PredictionsDetailed breakdowns and predictions for Roman Reigns vs. Bronson Reed, Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY vs. Asuka & Kairi Sane, and more.32:00 – Women's Division: Growth, Stagnation, and StorylinesA candid discussion about the women's division, character development, and the challenges facing stars like Tiffany Stratton and Charlotte Flair.45:00 – WWE Ticket Prices & The “Family Company” DebateAnthony and Joe debate WWE's claim of being family-friendly in light of rising ticket and merchandise prices.54:00 – Mental Health in Wrestling: Big E's StoryA heartfelt segment on Big E's mental health journey, therapy, and the importance of openness in the wrestling community.1:05:00 – Contract News & Industry MovesUpdates on recent contract renewals, departures, and the realities of career moves in wrestling.1:15:00 – Final Thoughts & What's NextThe hosts wrap up with shoutouts, upcoming show plugs, and a reminder to join them for more wrestling talk.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Acknowledging WWE - Machado & Meyers talk WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia, AI in wrestling and entertainment, childhood movies, more

PWTorch Dailycast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 90:21 Transcription Available

In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Mike Meyers acknowledge:The Saudi Arabia WrestleManiaAI in wrestling and entertainment, the ethics of resurrecting dead wrestlers for "dream matches"Javier remembers Peter Cushing's name this timePerfect BlueCody vs. Seth - a champion vs. champion match with some actual intriguing buildVaquer vs. Tiffany - a champion vs. champion with much less intriguing buildStyles vs. Cena - a match with some build on social media I guess???Cena's rumored final opponentPeacemaker vs. Green Arrow at WrestleMania 43Ripley & Iyo vs. Asuka & Kairi - the glorious soap operaReigns vs. Reed, part 2The Jey Uso saga - a true sequel to the Bloodline storyLA Knight is doing good for himselfCharlotte and Bliss and the Curse of the Women's Titles"Police Academy" and other (sometimes inappropriate) childhood movies...and moreBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Jerking the Curtain Ep. 104 - Has Cody been playing the Heel all along???

The Funkaholiks Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 119:15

In today's episode the team is recovering from last weeks brain fart and WWE's mind fuck they put us through, we are still feeling some of the hangover. What's going on with the MFT and can they really add a new member? Sol is snatching the attention of the WWE world and ready for the big stage, however Nando T wants one more piece added before her NXT exit, has Asuka become the ultimate female heel??? Nando T throws a major curveball at Arianna and Jonathan that really makes them question their allegiance to Cody and are they becoming Seth Rollins fans???? All this and so much more.........CHEERS!!!JERKING THE CURTAINROUND TABLE OF TOPICSNEWSSmashing Machine is not a smash at the box office WWE has a MAJOR problem and it's TKO (Karrion Kross interview)“You Just Made the List” Top 5 commentators SMACKDOWN Cody kicks off Smackdown only to get a spoiler alert from the Oracle Miz and Melo are breaking up……awwwwwSami gets an assist from Priest Chelsea gets her Sol snatched…..lots of talk on SolSol/Zaria vs Charlotte/Alexis is damn good for business Stephanie Vaquer channeling her inner Homiez!!! NXT giving Smackdown CPR Tala Tonga is back, you have to be kidding me if Solo adds another family member to MFTCody is playing my guy like a puppet…….this is good businessRAWIs this Paul Heyman's payback on Roman???Can we just talk about how good Bronson Reed is and him being great for the future Asuka continues to raise the heel bar, why did this take so long???Becky and Maxine put on a god awful match Roman back to his old shitLyra and Bayley is good for business but where does Bayley go next???AJ vs Finn is more attractive than Cena Adam Pierce is becoming GOAT level Is LA Knight ready for Punk? Not everyone in TX was YEETIN……just saying Lil Roman got 99 problems and Punk is one of them Can we give WWE writing a round of applause??? Can they show Smackdown some love nowKaiiriiiii and Iyo give us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ match Is Cody the reason for Seth's change???The weight of the world is on Seth's shoulders and we find out more……the weight is Paul Heyman……this is soooooo fucking good right now Bloodline repeat, great ending to RAW……YEEEAHHHH NXTLegends in the hizzayHardy Boyz make history Brand vs brand is IconicThe Indie God invades NXT next week!!!Ego and Ali give us one helluva match Zaria and Sol hinting a break up??? Trick leaves NXT Crown Jewel 10/11TNA Bound for Glory 10/12Episodes dropping weekly!!!Follow on the gram @the.funkaholiks.pod THEE POD THAT TALKS WHAT THEY LOVE

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WWE CROWN JEWEL PERTH 2025 MATCH CARD PREDICTIONS

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 113:54

Join us LIVE as we give our final, bold WWE predictions for the complete Crown Jewel Perth 2025 match card! The biggest show in Australia is just around the corner, and the card is absolutely stacked with major championship matches and personal feuds. We're diving deep into the most anticipated battles: Crown Jewel Championship: Will Cody Rhodes defeat Seth Rollins to be crowned the ultimate champion of champions? John Cena's Final Australian Match: Who wins in his high-stakes singles match against AJ Styles? Could this be where Brock Lesnar makes his shocking return? Australian Street Fight: Can Roman Reigns get revenge on the home-country hero, Bronson Reed? We break down the potential chaos in this no-holds-barred war. Women's War: Who will emerge victorious in the major tag team showdown: Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky vs. The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka & Kairi Sane)? This is your chance to discuss the potential outcomes, surprising twists, and major title changes ahead of the Perth, Australia event. Drop your favorite Crown Jewel 2025 predictions in the live chat! Keywords: WWE Crown Jewel Perth 2025, Crown Jewel, match card predictions, WWE predictions, Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, Crown Jewel Championship, John Cena, AJ Styles, Roman Reigns, Bronson Reed, Australian Street Fight, Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, Asuka, Kairi Sane, wrestling news, live stream, WWE, Perth Australia.

A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE or RAW REVIEW (Wrestling Soup 10.7.25)

WrestleTalk's WrestleRamble

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 97:34

00:00 – Kevin Nash & Wrestling RoyaltiesAnthony and Joe open with a discussion about Kevin Nash's royalty check woes, the business of wrestling merchandise, and how the TKO sale has impacted payouts for legends and stockholders.03:30 – WWE's Changing Audience & Business ModelThe conversation shifts to WWE's evolving business strategy: higher ticket prices, catering to wealthier audiences, and speculation about a possible Saudi buyout.10:00 – Nick Khan, TKO Era, and Corporate TakeoverThe hosts analyze Nick Khan's influence, the TKO era, and whether WWE's leadership is being overrun by corporate greed.16:00 – The Future of WWE & Wrestling's Investment ValueDebate about WWE as a long-term investment, the fate of the company under TKO, and the difference between past and present wrestling ownership.22:00 – Monday Night Raw Recap & Production CritiqueAnthony and Joe break down the latest Raw, including match pacing, production quirks, and the “Australian Street Fight” promo.30:00 – Women's Division: Kairi Sane, Asuka, and BayleyA deep dive into the women's division: Kairi Sane's reputation for injuring opponents, Asuka's standout performance, and Bayley's current character direction.40:00 – Main Event: CM Punk & LA Knight vs. The UsosRecap and analysis of the main event, including the chemistry between Punk and LA Knight, and thoughts on the show's overall flow.47:00 – Closing Banter & Upcoming ContentThe hosts discuss wrestling merch oddities (body pillows, towels), upcoming shows, and shoutouts to friends and other podcasts.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

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Becky Lynch vs Maxxine Dupri Was Remarkably Great! WWE Raw Oct. 6, 2025 Review!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 60:06

Luke and Oli talk review WWE Raw from October 6th, 2025.Order Oli's debut book, HearRational

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WWE Crown Jewel 2025 ultimate preview, card, matches, predictions | John Cena, Seth Rollins

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 119:08

WWE Crown Jewel 2025 stands as the penultimate premium live event of the year with a build that has far exceeded expectations. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE Crown Jewel ultimate preview [1:27:00] breaking down the match card with predictions and analysis. Will Seth Rollins get his much-needed win over Cody Rhodes? Are John Cena and AJ Styles set to go all out? Might Bronson Reed upset Roman Reigns? Is Rhea Ripley with IYO SKY an obvious winner over Asuka and Kairi Sane? Will Stephanie Vaquer continue her momentum against Tiffany Stratton? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open by tackling The Main Event [14:00] as Reigns brainwashes Jey Uso and CM Punk goes face-to-face with LA Knight. The guys then dive into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [45:30] covering Cody's relationship with Randy Orton, Becky Lynch getting Maxxine Dupri over, Bayley influencing Lyra Valkyria, Sami Zayn being revitalized and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast), Bluesky (@GettingOver) & YouTube (@GettingOverCast).

Episode 378: DSP: DocNJock Wrestling Podcast Ep. #378

Detroit Sports Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 36:41

Detroit Sports Podcast -- DocNJock Wrestling Podcast This episode -- Thoughts on Asuka's heel turn, Seth Rollins' promo with Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns returns! Plus: Jock says Kinana James is great on the mic, Big news in AEW as Andrade is back, PAC with short hair: Thumbs up or Thumbs down?

We Can't Mist All the Time

Cheap Heat with Peter Rosenberg

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2025 76:12

The Majesty react to Dave LaGreca gifting The Rock his robe will he keep it, re-gift it, or toss it? Dip isn't feeling the current Rhea Ripley, IYO SKY, Asuka, and Kairi Sane story, saying WWE's been Misting too much. Plus, Roman Reigns returns, hopes rise for Jimmy Uso's next chapter, John Cena retirement talk, and the importance of fasting during Rosh Hashanah.Listen to Cheap Heat Live Fridays 12pm- 2pm EST on Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7 on Channel 156.Call in at 844-344-4893Wanna stay MAJ?Join our PateronFollow @cheapheatpod on Instagram and subscribe to Rosenberg's Youtube Channel.Email the show Rosenbergwrestling@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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State of the Women's Division

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 23:21

Dave LaGreca & Nattie Neidhart discuss what happened in the SmackDown main event between Tiffany Stratton, Nia Jax & Jade Cargill, plus, they get into Ash by Elegance vacating her title. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WWE: Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins cooking; Roman Reigns turning Jey Uso; women dazzling on Raw

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 55:58

The build to WWE Crown Jewel 2025 is hotter than expected with major superstars and significant matches filling out the card. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show by diving into The Main Event [3:40] focused on Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins building a deep storyline, Roman Reigns returning as the devil in Jey Uso's ear and The Vision's growing importance to WWE creative. "The Silver King" then tackles the rest of the week in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [21:30] with the enthralling saga on Monday Night Raw involving IYO SKY, Rhea Ripley, Asuka and Kairi Sane taking top billing. The messy SmackDown women's division, AJ Styles fighting John Cena, Drew Mcintyre feuding with Jacob Fatu, Je'Von Evans surprising Sami Zayn, Dominik Mysterio getting babyface pops against Rusev and Bayley's psyche breaking alongside Lyra Valkyria make up other featured topics on the show. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

DOES ANYONE REMEMBER LA KNIGHT? or ASUKA STANDS ALONE (Wrestling Soup 9.30.25)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 74:16 Transcription Available

[0:00] – Joe and Anthony open the show with banter about the Super Bowl halftime show, Bad Bunny, and pop culture reactions.[1:40] – Discussion about Adele, public perceptions, and the shift in halftime show performers.[6:00] – The conversation shifts to Monday Night Raw, with Anthony expressing excitement to discuss wrestling.[7:00] – Commentary on body image, public criticism of wrestlers, and the evolution of audience attitudes.[10:40] – In-depth analysis of the women's division storyline, focusing on Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, and Asuka, including acting critiques and storytelling nuances.[18:00] – Anthony and Joe discuss the pacing and structure of WWE segments, with suggestions for improvement.[23:00] – Reflections on the complexity of current WWE storylines, character development, and audience engagement.[28:00] – The hosts analyze the dynamics between Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, and other main event figures, critiquing the storytelling and character motivations.[36:00] – Discussion about LA Knight, Adam Pearce, and the undercard, including thoughts on missed opportunities and WWE's booking decisions.[44:00] – The episode covers the tag team division, the role of authority figures, and the evolution of certain wrestlers' personas.[50:00] – Joe and Anthony reflect on the international roster, backstage influences, and the longevity of certain wrestlers in WWE.[56:00] – The main event is recapped, including the tornado tag match, Roman Reigns' appearance, and the crowd's reaction.[1:05:00] – Closing thoughts on the episode, including personal updates, shoutouts, and reminders to subscribe and follow the show.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

BOAD: Roman Reigns Crashes Tornado Tag