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Welcome to this week's episode of Joshi'ing around WEEKLY! Eric and I are gonna cover the biggest shows, the best matches and the hottest topics in the world of Joshi on a weekly basis.Our Runsheet for this week:00:00:00 - Introduction and Chit-Chat 00:12:41 - Shinjuku FACE Closing 00:27:20 - STARDOM 6 March Cinderella Round of 32 Day 1 01:03:12 - STARDOM 7 March Cinderella Round of 32 Day 2 01:28:40 - STARDOM 8 March Cinderella Round of 16 02:09:25 - STARDOM Cinderella Next Round Previews 02:22:44 - STARDOM x CMLL 02:38:23 - Marigold 14 March Korakuen Preview 02:43:30 - TJPW 7 March Shin-Kiba (Miu/Yuki #4) 03:04:25 - INDIE ZONE: Marvelous 8 March 03:13:31 - INDIE ZONE: OZ Academy 8 March 03:23:40 - INDIE ZONE: Ice Ribbon 8 March 03:37:31 - INDIE ZONE: Diana 8 March 003:47:10 - INDIE ZONE: WAVE 1 March 03:48:32 - INDIE ZONE: ChocoPro 25 Feb 03:55:07 - INDIE ZONE: ZERO1 Rose 1 March (Pre-Launch #1) 04:04:04 - INDIE ZONE: Universe Magic Joshi Tag 9 March 04:07:25 - INDIE ZONE: PPP Tokyo Joshi Tag 10 March 04:09:50 - INDIE ZONE: Chihiro Hashimoto in wXw 7 & 9 March 04:16:25 - INDIE ZONE: EVE 6 & 8 March 04:29:45 - INDIE ZONE: Previews 04:30:35 - Mailbag Questions 04:34:36 - Match of the Week & OutroCheck out the Social Suplex Newsletter!https://www.socialsuplex.com/Join the Discord!https://discord.gg/PF4k2u5fFollow me!https://bsky.app/profile/tim-hunter.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/Hunter_S_Timsen$Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
AEW just launched myAEW and I have opinions! Aaron Wolf's NJPW booking is a mess and somebody had to say it! Road Dogg is gone from WWE! I review CMLL La Noche de las Amazonas! And we round things out with the latest hirings, releases, and injuries making waves across the industry! Busy week. Let's get into it!RUNSHEET0:00:00 Intro0:01:53 The Launch of myAEW0:35:59 Aaron Wolf's Booking in NJPW1:04:22 Road Dogg Gone from WWE1:33:05 CMLL La Noche de las Amazonas Review2:11:33 Contracts, Hirings, Releases & Injuries
Join SP3, Miss Krssi Luv & Tru Draw Josh for an all-new edition of our flagship podcast Tru Heel Heat 371 discussing the latest wrestling news including: TIME STAMPS: 0:00 SP3 cold open 2:30 Intro 5:58 SP3, Miss Krssi Luv & Tru Draw Josh welcome you to the show 9:58 Random banter w/the chat - Big $100 superchat to kick off; reaction to Drew McIntyre losing the WWE Title & last night's SmackDown, discussing what Cody/Orton at Mania means & more, 36:21 WWE Elimination Chamber recap ft. Randy Orton & Rhea Ripley winning the Chambers 42:13 WWE SmackDown recap ft. Cody Rhodes dethroning Drew McIntyre for the WWE Title 50:00 Krssi guarantees Rhea Ripley will beat Jade Cargill at Mania 51:46 Everyone saw Cody winning last night w/SP3's step by step breakdown 53:28 Is Cody vs Drew actually over? / did WWE set Drew up to fail? / is Drew cooked? 1:01:42 McIntyre's 4th title reign vs Edge's 1st title reign / going over Drew's past three years 1:04:14 WWE Raw on Netflix recap ft. Roman Reigns & CM Punk war of words part 2 1:14:38 Roman vs Punk promo filled w/lies & shoot comments 1:24:44 Road Dogg departs WWE & what it really means for WWE 1:35:30 Recapping Road Dogg's history in WWE creative over the last decade 1:42:30 WWE news - more creative shakeups, WWE Title plans for Mania, more WM42 plans & tickets update 2:16:55 Jade Cargill vs Rhea Ripley social media feud gets real 2:32:15 More WWE news - Danhausen WWE backstage reaction, plans for Royce Keys & injury to Jordynne Grace 2:37:35 AAA on FOX, TNA IMPACT, WWE Evolve & NXT recap / Mance Warner & Steph De Lander quit TNA 2:51:35 TIK TOK TIME - Current Women's Wrestlers Fantasy Draft 3:09:09 AEW Collision recap ft. MJF & Kevin Knight set up an AEW World Title match 3:11:04 AEW Dynamite recap ft. David Finlay debuts & Don Callis Family new Trios Champs 3:20:35 David Finlay chooses AEW over WWE NXT 3:29:32 AEW news - Reaction to Paramount x WBD bid, Samoa Joe & Penelope Ford updates 3:33:30 NJPW New Japan Cup kicks off, 54th Anniversary, ROH TV & this week in CMLL 3:40:30 Best, Worst, Moments & Matches of the Week 3:48:04 Krssi outro 3:48:35 WWE NXT Vengeance Day & EVE Wrestle Queendom VIII final predictions Leave your thoughts on this podcast in the live chat and comments section. Like, share, superchat and subscribe to support! #WWE #AEW #NJPW #TNA #CMLL #AAA #ROH #WWEChamber #RoadDogg #WrestleMania #DavidFinlay #TheDogs #njcup #njpw54th #VengeanceDay #CodyRhodes #DrewMcIntyre Welcome to the Tru Heel Heat Wrestling YouTube channel where we cover the sport of professional wrestling including all WWE TV shows (Raw, Smackdown, & NXT), AEW Dynamite/Dark, IMPACT Wrestling, NJPW, ROH, Dark Side of the Ring and more. Our weekly podcast hosted by SP3, Top Guy JJ & Miss Krssi Luv breaking down the weekly wrestling news and present unfiltered, honest thoughts and opinions for wrestling fans by wrestling fans, drops every Saturday. We also include PPV reviews, countdowns, and exclusive interviews with wrestlers from all promotions hosted by a wide range of personalities such as Romeo, Chris G, Ness, StatKing, Drunk Guy JJ, J-News and more. Subscribe and enable ALL notifications to stay posted for the latest wrestling WWE news, highlights, commentary, updates and more.Become a member of Tru Heels Facebook community: www.facebook.com/groups/1336177103130224/Subscribe to Tru Heel Heat on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC0AmFQmsRyQYPKyRm5hDwNgFollow Tru Heels on Twitter: twitter.com/truheelheatFollow Tru Heels on Instagram: www.instagram.com/truheelheat/Music composed by JPM
Arcadian Vanguard Presents The Wrestling News Your Daily Wrestling Newscast For Saturday, March 7, 2026 In this report: – WWE Smackdown – Ratings news – Japan news – CMLL news Subscribe today to The Wrestling News, wherever you find your favorite podcasts. No Clickbait. No Paywall. Just The Wrestling News. The Wrestling News is a … Continue reading Saturday, March 7, 2026 → The post Saturday, March 7, 2026 appeared first on The Wrestling News.
The boys breakdown a fun week in pro wrestling with an Elimination Chamber review, Rhea wins to challenge Jade Cargill, Randy wins to challenge Drew unless Cody can change that. CM Punk and Roman Reigns have an impassioned promo in Indianapolis, and AJ Lee wins the IC Title in her first singles match in 12 years. Over in AEW MJF defends his championship title, Thekla proves she's the real women's champ and Swerve shows he's the most dangerous man in AEW.WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT PRO WRESTLING?
Episode 332: We look back at Elimination Chamber. The road to Wrestlemania has begun. In AEW, Hangman Page outsmarts MJF. Interact with the show...X (formerly Twitter): @PWAfterHours @RealMikeCarlyle @FranklMika Email: pwafterhours@gmail.com
Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL, the clean, zero sugar, zero crash energy formula that keeps you locked in for the main event. Save 20 percent with code TAVERN at GFUEL.com. We are also proudly powered by the Official Dick Lazer. Head to DickLazers.com and use code TAVERN for 20 percent off. Fuel up, light it up, and always keep it Tavern. Episode 171 centers on Elimination Chamber fallout and the way one night in Chicago shifted the structure of WrestleMania 42. Randy Orton outlasted Cody Rhodes, Logan Paul, Trick Williams, LA Knight, and Je'Von Evans to secure a WWE Championship match on the biggest stage, but the path there was defined by interference rather than endurance. Logan Paul eliminated three competitors before Seth Rollins returned through an open Chamber door and attacked him, immediately destabilizing the match. That same opening allowed Drew McIntyre to enter and strike Rhodes with the WWE Championship. Orton dropped McIntyre with an RKO, Rhodes answered with Cross Rhodes, and as Rhodes stood, Orton delivered a second RKO to win. In the aftermath, Nick Aldis announced McIntyre will defend the WWE Championship against Rhodes on SmackDown, leaving Orton locked in for WrestleMania while Rhodes remains in pursuit and Rollins reenters the equation. The women's Chamber provided clearer direction. Rhea Ripley defeated Tiffany Stratton, Raquel Rodriguez, Asuka, Kiana James, and Alexa Bliss to earn her WrestleMania match against Jade Cargill. Rodriguez created chaos with a double elimination, Asuka misted Bliss before being eliminated, and Ripley closed with the Riptide to formalize a high level collision at WrestleMania. AJ Lee added another headline by submitting Becky Lynch to win the Women's Intercontinental Championship, her first singles title victory in over a decade, while CM Punk retained the World Heavyweight Championship against Finn Bálor after surviving sustained rib targeting and finishing with the GTS in his hometown. The long teased mystery crate revealed Danhausen, drawing a mixed reaction and existing more as spectacle than structural shift on the road to WrestleMania. Outside the Chamber, AJ Styles formally confirmed his in ring retirement. He will remain with WWE in a non wrestling capacity and enter the 2026 Hall of Fame, closing the door on speculation about a final run elsewhere. We also examine the newly announced Android Inoki project targeting 2027, which begins with an AI model trained on Antonio Inoki's speech patterns and philosophy before integration into a humanoid form. Positioned as legacy preservation, it raises broader questions about likeness rights, commercialization, and how wrestling history will intersect with artificial intelligence moving forward. From a business standpoint, TKO disclosed that WWE generated 1.709 billion dollars in revenue for 2025. The 2026 Royal Rumble in Riyadh produced 55 million dollars, and WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia is projected to exceed 100 million. WrestleMania 42 will follow a hybrid distribution model, beginning on ESPN and ESPN2 before shifting to ESPN Unlimited domestically and Netflix internationally, reflecting WWE's continued evolution in broadcast and streaming strategy. Across weekly programming, championships changed hands on SmackDown and NXT, Bronson Reed suffered a distal biceps tear that forces creative adjustments, and AEW builds toward Revolution under schedule compression with MJF set to defend the AEW World Championship against Hangman Page in a Texas Death Match with permanent stakes language attached. Internationally, NJPW crowned new STRONG and Television champions, CMLL delivered a high stakes hair match at Arena México, and Mauro Ranallo joins commentary for Global Wars Canada. Episode 171 connects creative fallout, retirement finality, AI experimentation, revenue transparency, and shifting broadcast strategy as WrestleMania season accelerates. Listen now.
Rami Afif sits down with Royce Isaacs for their third conversation where the Mile High Samurai opens up about competing against Jon Moxley, traveling to Mexico for CMLL, plus much more. Please credit Rami Afif if you do use any quotes or clips from this interview. •Protect Your Connection Like a Champ With NordVPN!At Bodyslam.net, we know the importance of staying protected—whether you're in the ring or online. That's why we've partnered with NordVPN, the undisputed heavyweight champion of internet security, to bring our readers an exclusive deal.Unlock major savings and keep your data safe from hackers, trackers, and snooping ISPs—all while streaming wrestling content securely from anywhere in the world.Hit the link below to step into the ring with the best VPN in the business:
After a banner year, CMLL roll into K Hall for Fantastamania and show their wears to a very receptive audience. The Annual Lucha festival gets its first airing on The Truepenny Show as James and Marcus talk Mistico vs Soberano Jnr!
Stardom siempre a la vanguardia en LosRudosDelRock.mixlr.com sin importar que sea una reseña de un evento regular sin nada especial. Lo especial son ellas. NJPW y CMLL como cada año se unen para la Fantasticamania Japón. La más importante. ¿Qué está pasando en ella? Lo revisamos. Para cerrar el tema de los pendejos Therians los buscamos en nuestros temas de podcast: La Lucha Libre y el Metal. NotiSquash y La Lucha sigue junto con el Metal que es para siempre. #LRDR
The boys break down this week in pro wrestling and prep for Elimination Chamber! Will Trick Williams win and stamp his well deserved chance for the title at Mania or will the dastardly Cody Rhodes keep us stuck in his newly formed Codyverse? Becky Lynch defends her title against AJ Lee while her husband CM Punk defends his title against Finn Balor and we see which woman will be victorious to face Jade Cargill. Over in AEW they come down to the mile high city for an action packed episode and prep for Revolution where MJF is forced to agree to a Texas Death Match with Hangman Page.WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT PRO WRESTLING?
On this episode of The PVDcast, Gerald Glassford returns to talk about all the wrestling news that is fit to print! We will analyze the build for WWE's next PLE event, the Elimination Chamber. We will also chat about WWE and AEW's ticket prices. Also on the agenda is the Brody King/AEW/ICE situation. Do we think it was handled correctly? Lastly, will the violence in Mexico put an end to CMLL's record run of big houses? All this and more on this edition of the State of Pro Wrestling. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
John Orlando and Gerald Glassford are back as they tackle the tough issues going on in pro wrestling. They are talking about Elimination Chamber and the build-up, what's gone wrong with ticket sales for both AEW and WWE, was it Tony Khan or WB that blew it for Brody King, and will the current violence spell the end of CMLL'S historic run.Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our TeePublic store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/pop-culture-cosmos. Questions for us? Hit us up at popculturecosmos@yahoo.com or @popculturecosmo on Twitter!Don't forget to Follow, Like, and Subscribe to our shows and leave us that 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Presented by Pop Culture Cosmos, Zero Cool Films, ThriveFantasy, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), Lakers Fast Break, Pop Culture Cosmos, Inside Sports Fantasy Football, DripShow Shop, The Happy Hoarder, and Retro City Games!
In this episode, we discuss WWE Raw and the AJ Styles celebration, CMLL having to cancel shows, and provide an update on a potential Ring of Honor TV Deal.Don't Forget to Support Our Sponsors:3WA - www.wwwawrestling.comSketchy People - Available now at thegamecrafter.comWrestler Unstoppable - available exclusively through Facebook!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fro-wrestling-podcast--2103073/support.
Episode 331: A look at this weekends Elimination Chamber. Who's punching thier ticket to WrestleMania. A proper send off for AJ Styles. Interact with the show...X (formerly Twitter): @PWAfterHours @RealMikeCarlyle @FranklMika Email: pwafterhours@gmail.com
John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw with A Tribute to AJ Styles, Liv Morgan's WrestleMania decision, Brock Lesnar's return, and the final Elimination Chamber Qualifiers resulting in an injury to Bronson Reed.XL: John & Wai discuss Bronson Reed's injury, CMLL's show being cancelled, ICE detains a Florida wrestler, Ronda Rousey vs. UFC, Mayweather vs. Pacquiao II, and more.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.Bronson Reed ‘out indefinitely' following injury on RawCMLL cancels Tuesday's show in Guadalajara amid violenceICE detains an independent wrestler in Florida Ronda Rousey discusses UFC negotiations Mayweather Jr. vs. Pacquiao II on NetflixAEW Dynamite & TNA Impact ratingsNXT & AEW Dynamite lineups POST Wrestling Café Schedule:Monday: Rewind-A-Raw XLTuesday: The Wellness Policy (Free)Wednesday: Rewind-A-Dynamite XL Thursday: Book Club – “A Decided Novelty: The Essential Guide to Black Pro Wrestling History” (Double Double & Espresso)Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown XLSaturday: NJPW New Beginning USA ReviewSaturday: Collision CourseFREE Shows:Monday: Rewind-A-RawTuesday: upNXTWednesday: Rewind-A-DynamiteThursday: Pollock & Thurston (8:30pm ET)Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDownSaturday: WWE Elimination Chamber ReviewPhoto Courtesy: WWE Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby John: https://soundcloud.com/colbyjohnAd Inquiries: info@truenativemedia.comBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Join SP3, Miss Krssi Luv and Tru Draw Josh for an all-new edition of our flagship podcast Tru Heel Heat 369 discussing the latest wrestling news including: TIME STAMPS:0:00 SP3 & Harlem cold open 2:00 Intro 5:20 SP3, Krssi Luv & Josh welcome you to the show 23:40 AEW Grand Slam Australia recap 29:07 MJF in-ring ability debate 38:04 More Grand Slam Australia talk - MJF's title reign & Kyle Fletcher new AEW ace? 45:12 AEW Dynamite recap ft. Swerve Strickland & Kenny Omega instant classic 52:10 Heel Swerve is what we needed / where Omega match ranks in Swerve's career? 1:04:17 Why Hangman Page's AEW World Title stipulation was needed for MJF match? 1:13:15 Is AEW booming again vs WWE's recent struggles? 1:21:08 Kenny Omega's status update for AEW Revolution 1:27:21 More AEW news - potential Revolution matches; AEW Double Or Nothing in NYC; CNN reveals WBD minority stake in AEW; Chris Jericho update; IInspiration signs; Deonna Purrazzo frustration & more 2:05:17 ROH TV, NJPW x CMLL Fantastica Mania Day 1, David Finlay update, This week in CMLL & MLP partnership w/CMLL 2:16:10 TIK TOK TIME - All Time Black Wrestlers King of the Hill 2:29:06 WWE SmackDown recap 2:36:25 Drew McIntyre expresses frustration over Roman Reigns & CM Punk burial 2:38:29 Krssi Luv SHOOTS on Drew McIntyre 2:42:44 WWE Raw on Netflix recap 2:46:56 Krssi SHOOTS on the state of Raw & The Usos 2:55:44 WrestleMania 42 ticket sales even WORSE this week, but why? / Krssi SHOOTS on WWE again 3:10:02 WWE news - Bad Bunny vs Logan Paul update, Seth Rollins vs Bron Breakker update & AJ Styles tribute 3:25:07 Kevin Nash wants Je'Von Evans to be more "urban" / Krssi SHOOTS on Nash 3:42:49 More WWE news - John Cena on retirement pivots, Elimination Chamber watch party blackouts, Clash In Italy, Bianca Belair out for WrestleMania 42, injury updates for Roxanne Perez & Chelsea Green & more 3:55:40 Janel Grant speaks for the first time 4:02:55 AAA on FOX, TNA Thursday Night IMPACT, WWE Evolve & NXT 4:07:15 Sol Ruca character changes? / Jaida Parker injury 4:09:00 Best, Worst, Moments & Matches of the Week 4:13:39 NJPW New Beginning USA predictions 4:17:40 Outro Like, share, comment and subscribe to support! #AEW #WWE #NJPW #CMLL #ROH #TNA #AAA #HangmanPage #SwerveStrickland #MJF #AEWGrandSlam #KennyOmega #AEWRevolution #EliminationChamber #njcmll #BadBunny #LoganPaul #BiancaBelair Welcome to the Tru Heel Heat Wrestling YouTube channel where we cover the sport of professional wrestling including all WWE TV shows (Raw, Smackdown, & NXT), AEW Dynamite/Dark, IMPACT Wrestling, NJPW, ROH, Dark Side of the Ring and more. Our weekly podcast hosted by SP3, Top Guy JJ & Miss Krssi Luv breaking down the weekly wrestling news and present unfiltered, honest thoughts and opinions for wrestling fans by wrestling fans, drops every Saturday. We also include PPV reviews, countdowns, and exclusive interviews with wrestlers from all promotions hosted by a wide range of personalities such as Romeo, Chris G, Ness, StatKing, Drunk Guy JJ, J-News and more. Subscribe and enable ALL notifications to stay posted for the latest wrestling WWE news, highlights, commentary, updates and more.Become a member of Tru Heels Facebook community: www.facebook.com/groups/1336177103130224/Subscribe to Tru Heel Heat on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC0AmFQmsRyQYPKyRm5hDwNgFollow Tru Heels on Twitter: twitter.com/truheelheatFollow Tru Heels on Instagram: www.instagram.com/truheelheat/Music composed by JPM
On this episode of The Flagship, we welcome special guest thecubsfan of luchablog.com to discuss changes in CMLL, pro wrestling's increasing homogeneity, WWE's influence in the marketplace, and more. Also on the show, a review of Fantasticamania Night 1, and a deep dive into the 2025 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards.Our Sponsors:* Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
On this episode of The Flagship, we welcome special guest thecubsfan of luchablog.com to discuss changes in CMLL, pro wrestling's increasing homogeneity, WWE's influence in the marketplace, and more. Also on the show, a review of Fantasticamania Night 1, and a deep dive into the 2025 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/voices-of-wrestling-flagship/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This week, Steven and Jeremy discussed the opening night of Fantasticamania 2026. CMLL sent some of its top stars to Japan, including Mistico, Mascara Dorada and Soberano Jr. Plus, they looked back at the career of Tadao Yasuda, a former IWGP Champion who symbolized Inoki-ism.
The boys break down a strong week in pro wrestling, Kenny Omega and Swerve have a 6 star match, Grand Slam was a major success and MJF and Hangman put everything including the title on the line for their upcoming title match. Over in WWE Finn and CM Punk heat up their feud on the way to Chicago, Je'von Evans makes his way into the Chamber match and Becky & AJ Lee battle on the mic!WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT PRO WRESTLING?
Episode 104 is here pals! It's "Match of the Week" 'Triple-Header' time w/ our friend of the show from across the pond, Richard of Video Plant - chattin' three absolutely fantastic, chock-full-of-heart matches in each of their own ways! A lovely chat is had all about the matches (& my illustrations of said matches) of the following. Go Shiozaki vs Akitoshi Saito from Saito's 2024 swan-song run in Pro Wrestling NOAH, a true Lucha classic in Hijo Del Santo vs Blue Panther taking place in 2001 CMLL Japan & one of the greatest tag matches I have ever seen in the 'Indie-Sleaze-Dream-Team' of Hayabusa & Jinsei Shinzaki vs The Holy Demon Army of Toshiaki Kawada & Akira Taue in late 90s All Japan!In my 'World of Chris-Things' intro monologue I talk our upcoming Cult Lucha Screening of 'Santo vs. The Mummies of Guanajuato' THIS SUNDAY NIGHT at Netherworld, an absolutely lovely Lucha Fantastica 'Love Battle' event this past weekend in Melbourne & an extra-special rant about the gentrification of CMLL. Oh boy!Thank you so much for joining me Richard! I had the best time!! Everyone be sure to be following Richard's @Video.Plant for all of the coolest cult cinema & VHS collecting goodness.Enjoy!!Check out the Chris Things Match of the Week illustrations in question here: M.O.T.W. 112: Go Shiozaki vs. Akitoshi SaitoM.O.T.W. 113: Hijo Del Santo vs. Blue PantherM.O.T.W. 114: Hayabusa & Jinsei Shinzaki vs. The Holy Demon Army of Toshiaki Kawada & Akira TaueChrisThings.com.au is the place for original art, prints, calendars & much more!Follow us on Instagram: @ChrisThings, @Video.Plant @SocialSuplexFollow us on Twitter: @ChrisThings, @SocialSuplexLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialSuplex/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/QUaJfaCVisit our website for news, columns, and podcasts: https://socialsuplex.com/Join the Social Suplex community Facebook Group: The Wrestling (Squared) CircleWrestling-Art with Chris Things is the Pro-Wrestling Art niche Podcast of the Social Suplex Podcast Network. Support the Social Podcast Network by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: Contact Chris TodayPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Episode 104 is here pals! It's "Match of the Week" 'Triple-Header' time w/ our friend of the show from across the pond, Richard of Video Plant - chattin' three absolutely fantastic, chock-full-of-heart matches in each of their own ways! A lovely chat is had all about the matches (& my illustrations of said matches) of the following. Go Shiozaki vs Akitoshi Saito from Saito's 2024 swan-song run in Pro Wrestling NOAH, a true Lucha classic in Hijo Del Santo vs Blue Panther taking place in 2001 CMLL Japan & one of the greatest tag matches I have ever seen in the 'Indie-Sleaze-Dream-Team' of Hayabusa & Jinsei Shinzaki vs The Holy Demon Army of Toshiaki Kawada & Akira Taue in late 90s All Japan!In my 'World of Chris-Things' intro monologue I talk our upcoming Cult Lucha Screening of 'Santo vs. The Mummies of Guanajuato' THIS SUNDAY NIGHT at Netherworld, an absolutely lovely Lucha Fantastica 'Love Battle' event this past weekend in Melbourne & an extra-special rant about the gentrification of CMLL. Oh boy!Thank you so much for joining me Richard! I had the best time!! Everyone be sure to be following Richard's @Video.Plant for all of the coolest cult cinema & VHS collecting goodness.Enjoy!!Check out the Chris Things Match of the Week illustrations in question here: M.O.T.W. 112: Go Shiozaki vs. Akitoshi SaitoM.O.T.W. 113: Hijo Del Santo vs. Blue PantherM.O.T.W. 114: Hayabusa & Jinsei Shinzaki vs. The Holy Demon Army of Toshiaki Kawada & Akira TaueChrisThings.com.au is the place for original art, prints, calendars & much more!Follow us on Instagram: @ChrisThings, @Video.Plant @SocialSuplexFollow us on Twitter: @ChrisThings, @SocialSuplexLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialSuplex/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/QUaJfaCVisit our website for news, columns, and podcasts: https://socialsuplex.com/Join the Social Suplex community Facebook Group: The Wrestling (Squared) CircleWrestling-Art with Chris Things is the Pro-Wrestling Art niche Podcast of the Social Suplex Podcast Network. Support the Social Podcast Network by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: Contact Chris TodayPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestling-art-with-chris-things/donations
Fantastica Mania time! Ring Post Radio is back for a new live episode (and on a Tuesday!) to talk AEW Grand Slam Australia and NJPW x CMLL Fantastica Mania!Write the next episode's Intro! Post it online with #RingPostIntro, and we'll read it and shout you out on the next episode!Get some merch!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hit-the-books-realistic-wwe-fantasy-booking/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Fantastica Mania time! Ring Post Radio is back for a new live episode (and on a Tuesday!) to talk AEW Grand Slam Australia and NJPW x CMLL Fantastica Mania!Write the next episode's Intro! Post it online with #RingPostIntro, and we'll read it and shout you out on the next episode!Get some merch!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ring-post-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Episode 330: Two AEW title changes last week PLUS Grand Slam Australia. More qualifiers for WWE Elimination Chamber. Interact with the show...X (formerly Twitter): @PWAfterHours @RealMikeCarlyle @FranklMika Email: pwafterhours@gmail.com
No guests on the show this weekJust the boys with tons of wrestling talk & talk about wrestling.We kick things off with JCW Lunacy, Mickie Knuckles, Vince Russo, Amazing Maria & more. We head over to the world of the WWE. It's Wrestlemania season & tickets are not selling. We discuss the gross prices & the effects it has on the fans. We discuss the blackouts in Vegas & share our overall frustrations with the WWE business model in general We head over to talk some AEW Dynamite & AEW Grand Slam. Tony has a lot of questions & Matt voices his frustrations with the TNT title being a hot potato This Segways into Dave Meltzer & his fake news about Brody King not being on Dynamite, do we read dirt sheets & are we surprised. This leads to the WON Reader Awards & we argue about CMLL, Mistico & Tony loses his mind. It's a lot of fun, cause it's wrestling & it shouldn't be that serious.Time for games as we do Blind Rankings. Brundo gives us a subject & then we have to rank that subject blindly based on the order Brundo gives it to us. Play along & let us know where you rank the Theme Songs of the 90's Then it's time for Homework, as Tony gave us some Death Match to watch. It's an interesting watch & an interesting reaction from the panel. We'd love to hear what you have to say. Matt assigns homework from 1991 WWF House Show that was just released on the Vault. It's at the 1:10:00 mark Click that link below, watch & enjoy https://youtu.be/oq9BupiHWG8?si=zKN9gIqhnGtK-UcNRemember to please tell a friend, enjoy the show & subscribe. It's free
Welcome to Episode 169 of Wrestling Tonight, powered by G FUEL and Dick Lazers. Use code TAVERN to save 20 percent at GFUEL.com and DickLazers.com. Acefield Retro and Chad are back, and this week we are pulling on threads that could reshape how you look at the entire industry. We open with the story that quietly shifted the business conversation. CNN confirmed that Warner Bros. Discovery owns a minority stake in All Elite Wrestling. Not rumor. Not speculation. Confirmed. For years, Tony Khan has emphasized that he controls one hundred percent of AEW's decision making while declining to confirm outside equity. Now a Warner Bros. Discovery outlet has acknowledged ownership outright. What does that mean for AEW's future? For media rights negotiations? For leverage and perception? And why is this confirmation being framed inside a broader cultural conversation? We break down what is confirmed, what is still unknown, and what it signals long term. From there, we move into AEW Grand Slam Australia, a show that clarified the top of the card while leaving deeper storylines open. MJF retained the AEW World Championship against Brody King. Hangman Adam Page secured number one contender status. Jon Moxley and Konosuke Takeshita went to a time limit draw. Kyle Fletcher retained the TNT Championship. Wheeler Yuta lost his hair. The direction at the top is clear. The layers underneath are still shifting. Was this a defining moment for the spring? Or a stepping stone toward something bigger? We then pivot to WWE, where the numbers tell their own story. WrestleMania 42 ticket distribution currently sits at 36,964 for Night One and 36,737 for Night Two, roughly 18 percent behind last year's pace. Allegiant Stadium is advertising a 25 percent discount. Only CM Punk versus Roman Reigns is officially locked in. Brock Lesnar still does not have a confirmed opponent. Internal discussions have reportedly included LA Knight and Oba Femi. Lesnar returns on February 23. Is the board being carefully shaped, or is urgency creeping in as sales lag? We close with the 2025 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards, where several results sparked immediate backlash. John Cena versus Cody Rhodes was voted Worst Match of the Year. Booker T was voted Worst Television Announcer. AEW Collision ranked ahead of WWE Raw and WWE SmackDown. Bryan Alvarez publicly disagreed with multiple categories. Meanwhile, Mistico won Wrestler of the Year nineteen years after his first victory, and CMLL dominated across major awards. Are these results reflective of industry consensus, vocal fan sentiment, or deeper bias within the voting pool? Episode 169 is not just about results. It is about ownership, optics, ticket momentum, creative positioning, and perception colliding at the same time.
When Dave Meltzer commented that there was no chance an independent wrestling show could draw 10,000 people, he probably couldn't have anticipated that not only would Cody Rhodes bet him that they could, but that in attempting to do so, Cody and his pals would kick off a series of events that would lead to the creation of All Elite Wrestling. That was the story behind All In, a show that included contributions from Ring of Honor, CMLL, New Japan and the NWA, and featured most of the best non-WWE signed wrestlers in the world... The Random Wrestling Review is brought to you this week by Alex, Dan and Tinky.
The boys break down strong week in Pro Wrestling, Dynamite shows out with 2 Huge title changes ahead of Grand Slam Australia, Kyle Fletcher regains his TNT Championship and Thekla defeats Kris Statlander for the Women's World Title. Toni Storm and Orange Cassidy prepare for their hair vs hair match and Kenny Omega and Swerve Strickland declare their feud with a match scheduled for next week. Over in WWE Finn Balor calls out CM Punk for Elimination Chamber, AJ Lee calls out Becky Lynch, Liv Morgan moves closer in her decision in deciding her Royal Rumble choice Drew McIntyre calls out all of Smackdown to come for his title.WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT PRO WRESTLING?
Episode 329: AEW Grand Slam Australia this weekend. Brody King earns his shot. Bron Breakker's injury forces WWE to shift plans. Interact with the show...X (formerly Twitter): @PWAfterHours @RealMikeCarlyle @FranklMika Email: pwafterhours@gmail.com
The boys break down the 4 year anniversary of the Illegal Tactics podcast with another Royal Rumble, AJ Styles gets retired by Gunther, Sami Zayn fails to beat Drew once again, Liv Morgan heroically wins the women's Royal Rumble and Roman Reigns wins the mens Royal Rumble to reveal on RAW that he will be challenging CM Punk at WrestleMania for the simple and beautiful reason: Roman hates CM Punk. Over in AEW we have banger matches prepping for Grand Slam Australia with #1 contenders matches set up of Hangman V Andrade, a title match of MJF v Brody King and a Hair match where Toni Storm and Orange Cassidy will have to defend their glorious locks.WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT PRO WRESTLING?
Fred returns for the second-ever Great Wrestling Primer, where he gathers together a bunch of people smarter than him to talk about non-AEW promotions. This bad boy checks in at over eight hours of discussion of different promotions. Less than 10% of that is Fred mispronouncing things and messing up plugs for his lovely guests.Guests include:Case Lowe of Open the Voice Gate, discussing Dragon GateChris Samsa of Sport of Pro Wrestling, discussing NJPWJoe Gagne of Five Star Match Game, discussing EVOLVE and WWE IDKelly Harass of Jumping Bomb Audio, discussing Stardom, Marigold, TJPW, and the joshi scene in generalIan Hamilton of many places (but primarily on socials as IanWrestling), discussing RevPro, wXw, and the Euro scene in generalWill Young, discussing WWE & RoHMike Gilbert of The Mike & JD Show, discussing TNAGerard di Trolio of Emerald Flowshow, discussing AJPW, NOAH and DDTcubsfan of luchablog and so much more, discussing CMLL & AAAThis year's theme song is Tom Lehrer's "The Elements," released in the public domain by the artists.Our Sponsors:* Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Episode 328: Roman Reigns wins the Royal Rumble...did WWE make the right call? Gunther retires AJ Styles. Over in AEW, everyone is after MJF and the World title. Tommaso Ciampa debuts and wins gold in his first match. All the latest news. Interact with the show...X (formerly Twitter): @PWAfterHours @RealMikeCarlyle @FranklMika Email: pwafterhours@gmail.com
Fred returns for the second-ever Great Wrestling Primer, where he gathers together a bunch of people smarter than him to talk about non-AEW promotions. This bad boy checks in at over eight hours of discussion of different promotions. Less than 10% of that is Fred mispronouncing things and messing up plugs for his lovely guests.Guests include:Case Lowe of Open the Voice Gate, discussing Dragon GateChris Samsa of Sport of Pro Wrestling, discussing NJPWJoe Gagne of Five Star Match Game, discussing EVOLVE and WWE IDKelly Harass of Jumping Bomb Audio, discussing Stardom, Marigold, TJPW, and the joshi scene in generalIan Hamilton of many places (but primarily on socials as IanWrestling), discussing RevPro, wXw, and the Euro scene in generalWill Young, discussing WWE & RoHMike Gilbert of the The Mike & JD Show, discussing TNAGerard di Trolio of Emerald Flowshow, discussing AJPW, NOAH and DDTcubsfan of luchablog and so much more, discussing CMLL & AAAThis year's theme song is Tom Lehrer's "The Elements," released in the public domain by the artists.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-good-the-bad-and-the-hungee-aew-podcast/donations
Kris and David are back to discuss the week that was January 29-February 4, 2002. Topics of discussion include:The XWF trying to get a TV deal with various outlets.Brian Knobbs and Greg Valentine cozying up to the big money backers of the XWF to try to milk them.Andrew McManus' WWA PPV in Las Vegas has its onsale delayed due to promoter's license issues.More on the aftermath of Keiji Muto and friends leaving New Japan for All Japan and how NJPW is trying to navigate the situation.The IWGP Heavyweight Title tournament begins in Sapporo.News on Kaz Hayashi returning home to Japan and his future plans.A wild Diana Hart interview in the Globe & Mail.A crazy night in Tijuana featuring a near riot among the fans.The Russ Haas Memorial Show in Jersey All-Pro Wrestling.Jim Cornette and Scott Hudson join up as the new announcing team for Bert Prentice's USA Championship Wrestling at a interesting show in Nashville.Scott Hall already causing issues in the WWF locker room as the nWo's entrance is making people very nervous about the locker room morale.L.L. Cool J steps up to Booker T on Smackdown.Stephanie McMahon tells Triple that she is pregnant and wants to renew their wedding vows in Las Vegas.All of this and so so much more on a slam-packed episode of BTS!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 Startups: XWF & WWA0:22:06 Eurasia: NJPW, NOAH, Zero-One, Kaz Hayashi, BJPW, DDT, FMW, Michinoku Pro, NMC, Osaka Pro, SPWC, Toryumon, Arsion, NEO Ladies, Jake the Snake/All_Star, & FWA1:06:54 Other North America: NHBW, Diana Hart, CMLL, IWRG, Monterrey, Tijurana, IWAPR, & WWC1:31:20 Classic Commercial Break1:33:58 Halftime2:14:57 Other USA: JAPW Russ Haas Memorial, Blue Meanie/3PW, NWA Tri-State/PWX, MarylandCW, WrestleForce America, NWA Wildside, TurnbuckleCW, IWAMS, USACW, Memphis, MidwestCW, CPW, XPW, Superstar Billy Graham, & Joanie Laurer3:01:14 WWFTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Kris and David are back to discuss the week that was January 29-February 4, 2002. Topics of discussion include:The XWF trying to get a TV deal with various outlets.Brian Knobbs and Greg Valentine cozying up to the big money backers of the XWF to try to milk them.Andrew McManus' WWA PPV in Las Vegas has its onsale delayed due to promoter's license issues.More on the aftermath of Keiji Muto and friends leaving New Japan for All Japan and how NJPW is trying to navigate the situation.The IWGP Heavyweight Title tournament begins in Sapporo.News on Kaz Hayashi returning home to Japan and his future plans.A wild Diana Hart interview in the Globe & Mail.A crazy night in Tijuana featuring a near riot among the fans.The Russ Haas Memorial Show in Jersey All-Pro Wrestling.Jim Cornette and Scott Hudson join up as the new announcing team for Bert Prentice's USA Championship Wrestling at a interesting show in Nashville.Scott Hall already causing issues in the WWF locker room as the nWo's entrance is making people very nervous about the locker room morale.L.L. Cool J steps up to Booker T on Smackdown.Stephanie McMahon tells Triple that she is pregnant and wants to renew their wedding vows in Las Vegas.All of this and so so much more on a slam-packed episode of BTS!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 Startups: XWF & WWA0:22:06 Eurasia: NJPW, NOAH, Zero-One, Kaz Hayashi, BJPW, DDT, FMW, Michinoku Pro, NMC, Osaka Pro, SPWC, Toryumon, Arsion, NEO Ladies, Jake the Snake/All_Star, & FWA1:06:54 Other North America: NHBW, Diana Hart, CMLL, IWRG, Monterrey, Tijurana, IWAPR, & WWC1:31:20 Classic Commercial Break1:33:58 Halftime2:14:57 Other USA: JAPW Russ Haas Memorial, Blue Meanie/3PW, NWA Tri-State/PWX, MarylandCW, WrestleForce America, NWA Wildside, TurnbuckleCW, IWAMS, USACW, Memphis, MidwestCW, CPW, XPW, Superstar Billy Graham, & Joanie Laurer3:01:14 WWFTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Episode 327: It's Royal Rumble week! We look at one of WWE's biggest shows of the year. Plus, all the latest news from the world of pro wrestling.Interact with the show...X (formerly Twitter): @PWAfterHours @RealMikeCarlyle @FranklMika Email: pwafterhours@gmail.com
Welcome to Episode 164 of Wrestling Tonight, powered by G FUEL and Dick Lazers. Use code TAVERN for 20 percent off. Acefield Retro and Chad are back, and this week is built around the road to Royal Rumble: Riyadh, while also zooming out to examine how WWE, AEW, TNA, AAA, NJPW, Stardom — and the global wrestling economy itself — are all adjusting direction at the same time. We open with a full preview of Royal Rumble: Riyadh, taking place January 31, 2026 at the King Abdullah Financial District as part of Riyadh Season. This marks the first traditional Royal Rumble ever held outside North America, the first Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia, and the first of WWE's "Big Five" events to take place in the Kingdom. We break down why this Rumble matters more than usual, with both the men's and women's winners earning world championship matches at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, the event's return to its traditional January slot, and the shift in distribution with ESPN streaming the Rumble in the U.S. for the first time while Netflix carries most international markets. From there, we dig into what's already locked in for Riyadh: the Men's and Women's Royal Rumble matches, Drew McIntyre defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against the winner of the Saturday Night's Main Event four-way, and Gunther vs. AJ Styles in a career-threatening match where Styles must retire if he loses. We also run through the early betting odds, where Roman Reigns and Bron Breakker sit at the top of the board, followed by Sami Zayn, Gunther, and Cody Rhodes, and discuss what those numbers tell us about WWE's short-term and long-term thinking. We cover the growing list of announced entrants on both the men's and women's sides and how the field is already beginning to take shape. We then pivot into Saturday Night's Main Event fallout from Montreal, breaking down Cody Rhodes vs. Jacob Fatu, AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, the Women's Tag Team Championship defense with Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY against Liv Morgan & Roxanne Perez, and the massive four-way number one contender's match featuring Damian Priest, Randy Orton, Sami Zayn, and Trick Williams, with the winner stepping directly into McIntyre's title picture at the Royal Rumble. From there, we widen the lens to WrestleMania season planning. We discuss WWE's current reluctance to turn Cody Rhodes heel, how WrestleMania 42 plans remain fluid, and why AJ Lee vs. Becky Lynch is shaping up as one of the most locked-in matches on the card. We also look ahead to WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia, with The Rock openly addressing his excitement for the event and internal speculation swirling about possible appearances from Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin as WWE enters its busiest stretch of the year. We then shift fully into the global business of wrestling, as Dave Meltzer reports that Místico has headlined 13 consecutive sellouts at Arena Mexico in 2026, a venue that holds approximately 16,000 fans. Meltzer called the run unprecedented, noting that sustained, high-frequency sellouts in the same building represent a business pattern rarely seen in wrestling history. We contextualize the streak against past drawing eras, the legacy of El Santo, and why comparisons to Japan or North American touring models often miss the structural realities of how wrestling draws actually function. We also discuss the growing push for Místico to capture a major championship currently held by talent from All Elite Wrestling, and what that would signal about CMLL's place in the current power structure. Outside WWE, AEW remains in a moment of transition. We break down Powerhouse Hobbs officially signing with WWE, the company parting ways with longtime executive Nik Sobic, and what those exits say about AEW's current phase. We also cover Will Ospreay's next step toward a return as he undergoes a medical evaluation, Hikaru Shida being backstage in Orlando as she edges closer to U.S. competition, and clarity emerging on AEW's streaming future as reports indicate the promotion is expected to remain aligned with Warner-backed platforms rather than moving to Netflix. TNA continues to operate within a shared ecosystem, as we revisit the fallout from Genesis and Impact's AMC debut amid lingering visa issues, the accidental TNA+ audio leak revealing No Surrender plans, Trey Miguel's emotional return, and the Knockouts Tag Team picture coming into focus with ZaRuca crowned as new number one contenders. We also hit international headlines, including AAA's FOX era officially beginning, Dominik Mysterio's accidental AEW belt graphic during a promo, El Hijo del Vikingo emerging as number one contender for the Mega Championship, NJPW seeing TMDK lose the NEVER Six-Man titles at Korakuen Hall, and Stardom keeping its options open following an alleged intellectual property violation involving trading cards. Episode 164 is a full-scale snapshot of the wrestling industry at a turning point — Royal Rumble season underway, WrestleMania plans coming into focus, media rights shifting, talent moving, and promotions everywhere adjusting direction rather than delivering final outcomes as the calendar heats up.
Kris and David are joined by Dominic Garrini (@dgarrinibc) to discuss the week that was January 16-22, 1997. Topics of discussion include:Royal Rumble '97 at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, featuring a flu-ridden Shawn Michaels winning the WWF Title from Sycho Sid, a weirdly booked Royal Rumble won by "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, lots of AAA wrestlers on the show despite the fans having no idea who they were, and lots more.Raw the next night featuring a very angry Bret Hart as he "quits" before coming back later to attack Austin, as the tone of the company is starting to change more and more.A wild and wooly episode of Shotgun Saturday Night as Terry Funk gets unhinged in a bar in San Antonio, which also features the very first televised match between Hunter Hearst Helmsley and Rocky Maivia.The Triple Crown and AJPW World Tag Team Titles both change hands in a matter of a few days in All Japan.Giant Baba meeting with Atsushi Onita about possibly working together.Mark Kerr making his MMA debut in Brazil.The famous John Lober vs. Frank Shamrock fight in Hawaii.ECW running a TV taping in Scranton that was very newsworthy, plus an update on their upcoming PPV.The Nation of Domination in full effect on Memphis TV, featuring Tracy Smothers as Shaquille Ali and much more, including Jeff Conaway from “Taxi” and “Grease” as Mike Samples' new buddy.Chris Benoit and Kevin Sullivan just beat the hell out of each other on consecutive nights at a record breaking Nitro in Chicago and then the Clash of the Champions special in Milwaukee."Macho Man" Randy Savage makes his return to WCW on Nitro and aligns himself with Sting in a definite "What could've been?” storyline.It's always great having Dom join us, and he was great as usual, as this ended up being a helluva show!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF2:19:37 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, BattlARTS, IWA Kakuto-Shijuku, WAR, Wrestle Yume Factory, Pancrase, RINGS, AJPW, GAEA, & Jd'2:54:22 Classic Commercial Break2:58:22 Halftime4:05:05 Latin America: AAA, CMLL, Promo Azteca, & WWC4:24:34 Western MMA & Indie Wrestling: WVT/IVC, Superbrawl, Eastern Shores, New Jack City, ECW, USWA, & World Class II6:00:02 WCWTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani are back in the Windy City (or at least Rosemont) to recap a star-studded June 15, 2000 episode of SmackDown. The headline is the guest appearance of Samuel L. Jackson as Shaft! We break down the surreal crossover segments in Time Square and WWE New York, including the legendary moment where Shaft offers to "protect the booty" of Hardcore Champion Crash Holly.Tommy Blacha provides unique insight into the "on-the-fly" nature of the Shaft shoot and what it was like working with a Hollywood A-lister at the peak of his powers. We also discuss the acoustics of the old Rosemont Horizon, the mystery of The Undertaker's sudden arrest for "carjacking," and why Vince McMahon thought Dean Malenko needed to be paired with the Godfather's ladies to get over.Other major discussion points include:- The Dudley Boyz taking a 10-foot plunge off the stage inside a tied-up dumpster.- The Rock, Undertaker, and Kane dealing with a new high-stakes stipulation for their King of the Ring main event.- Lita carving her own path: How her legitimate in-ring ability in Mexico and Mexico's CMLL forced WWE to take the women's division seriously.- The ongoing "Faction vs. Regime" branding war and Triple H's questionable grammar.- Chris Jericho getting "splashed" by a bucket of water from Stephanie McMahon.Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and tell your enemies about us!Follow Tales from the Attitude Era: Email: tftattitudera@gmail.com Instagram/TikTok/X: @TFTattitudeera0:00 - Intro1:40 - The "Stay Out" Bar and Rosemont's 23-hour liquor laws3:54 - WWE Post-Production: Making Linda McMahon sound dramatic6:55 - Match 1: Edge vs. Grandmaster Sexay (KOTR Qualifier)7:50 - Stone Phillips in the front row / Celebrity cameo talk10:42 - McMahon-Helmsley promo: The new KOTR stipulation17:03 - Crash Holly, Brisco, & Patterson take Time Square17:53 - Match 2: The Hardys vs. T&A / Lita makes the save19:54 - Lita's rise: From a bus to Mexico to the Attitude Era21:19 - Undertaker arrested for carjacking / Spitting tobacco on Bull Buchanan23:21 - Match 3: D-Lo Brown vs. Scotty 2 Hotty (KOTR Qualifier)24:00 - Match 4: Kane vs. Chris Benoit (The "Smart Mark Waiver" finish)25:44 - Edge & Christian's "Mom" drama / Faction vs. Regime debate27:56 - Vince McMahon and the XFL Chicago press conference28:34 - Match 5: Dudley Boyz vs. Edge & Christian29:42 - THE DUMPSTER SPOT: The Dudleys tossed off the stage32:14 - Match 6: Chris Jericho vs. Bull Buchanan 33:42 - Is Jericho being "Herbed"? The verb defined34:57 - Pat Patterson wants to go to the leather clubs35:58 - Val Venis vs. Rikishi brawl / The vicious chair shot39:19 - SAMUEL L. JACKSON meets Crash Holly43:00 - The Sweet 16 King of the Ring Brackets revealed44:20 - The Rock Scooby-Doo promo: "It doesn't matter!"45:23 - Shaft drops Pat Patterson at WWE New York47:02 - Main Event: The Rock vs. Kurt Angle48:22 - Stephanie throws a bucket of water / The Schmoz finish49:42 - Servicing the live crowd energy vs. repetitive booking53:04 - Sunday Night Heat Recap: Benoit, Jericho, and Hardcore Holly57:27 - Outro Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on The Flagship: our reaction to TNA's AMC debut rating and a review of TNA's Genesis PPV. Plus, new contract season updates on a number of people, including EVIL, David Finlay, Gabe Kidd, Trey Miguel, and Tommaso Ciampa.Also on the show: discussion of the annual FSM 50 countdown on VoicesofWrestling.com, a review of the first episode of AAA on FOX, CMLL's big weekend with plenty of AEW involvement, and much more.Our Sponsors:* Check out our sponsor BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This week on The Flagship: our reaction to TNA's AMC debut rating and a review of TNA's Genesis PPV. Plus, new contract season updates on a number of people, including EVIL, David Finlay, Gabe Kidd, Trey Miguel, and Tommaso Ciampa.Also on the show: discussion of the annual FSM 50 countdown on VoicesofWrestling.com, a review of the first episode of AAA on FOX, CMLL's big weekend with plenty of AEW involvement, and much more.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/voices-of-wrestling-flagship/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
You're listening to the latest episode of Dirt Sheet Radio! Los Ingonernables de Japon are abandoning ship! Multiple members of the faction have left New Japan or are about to leave. What's going on?! We've got the latest on the unfortunate Trey Miguel situation CM Punk vs Finn Balor, a genuinely great RAE main event!! We're talking a weekend full of CMLL, AAA, and more!!
Join SP3, Tru Draw Josh & special guest Jon Escudero of Dirt Sheet Radio for an all-new edition of our flagship podcast Tru Heel Heat 364 discussing the latest wrestling news including: TIME STAMPS: 0:00 SP3 Cold Open on TNA 4:31 SP3 & Tru Draw Josh welcome you to the show 14:50 Was TNA AMC debut that bad? 31:15 AEW Collision & Dynamite: Maximum Carnage 46:30 Powerhouse Hobbs leaves AEW for WWE & can he succeed? 1:05:45 Jon Escudero of Dirt Sheet Radio joins us to talk Hobbs to WWE 1:30:20 The Rascalz coming to AEW 1:45:45 AEW free agent signings updates - CMLL dual deals for Persephone, Mascara Dorada & Hechicero, Jake Doyle update & YDNP are ALL ELITE plus more 2:15:30 ROH TV on Honor Club & big joint shows w/independent promotions 2:22:40 STARDOM New Year Stars weekend & Shingo/Natsupoi marriage 2:31:14 This week in CMLL capped w/International weekend ft. AEW stars 2:36:40 TIK TOK TIME - Who Had The Better Career? 2:47:00 TIK TOK TIME - Blind rankings of AEW signings 2:51:45 WWE SmackDown from London ft. 4 Way Qualifiers & Leon Slater debut 3:07:20 WWE RAW on Netflix ft. GUNTHER vs AJ Styles 3:17:03 WrestleMania 42 plans in flux - Cody/Roman off, WWE Title match options, GUNTHER/Brock 3:32:50 More WWE news - updates on Street Profits, Tiffany Stratton & creative structure 3:40:17 WWE Evolve & NXT / AAA on FOX Latin America update 3:43:31 TNA Thursday Night IMPACT on AMC premiere 3:46:00 Jon SHOOTS on TNA's all-time bad AMC debut 3:53:03 The IInspiration leaving TNA & more TNA talk 4:00:43 TNA Genesis final predictions 4:06:24 Best, Worst, Moments & Matches of the Week Like, share, comment and subscribe to support! #WWE #AEW #NJPW #STARDOM #TNA #ROH #AAA #CMLL #NOAH #PowerhouseHobbs #TheRascalz #RomanReigns #CodyRhodes #LeonSlater #DrewMcIntyre #SNME #RoyalRumble #MikeSantana #BronBreakker #wrestlemania Welcome to the Tru Heel Heat Wrestling YouTube channel where we cover the sport of professional wrestling including all WWE TV shows (Raw, Smackdown, & NXT), AEW Dynamite/Dark, IMPACT Wrestling, NJPW, ROH, Dark Side of the Ring and more. Our weekly podcast hosted by SP3, Top Guy JJ & Miss Krssi Luv breaking down the weekly wrestling news and present unfiltered, honest thoughts and opinions for wrestling fans by wrestling fans, drops every Saturday. We also include PPV reviews, countdowns, and exclusive interviews with wrestlers from all promotions hosted by a wide range of personalities such as Romeo, Chris G, Ness, StatKing, Drunk Guy JJ, J-News and more. Subscribe and enable ALL notifications to stay posted for the latest wrestling WWE news, highlights, commentary, updates and more.Become a member of Tru Heels Facebook community: www.facebook.com/groups/1336177103130224/Subscribe to Tru Heel Heat on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC0AmFQmsRyQYPKyRm5hDwNgFollow Tru Heels on Twitter: twitter.com/truheelheatFollow Tru Heels on Instagram: www.instagram.com/truheelheat/Music composed by JPM
Kris and David are back as we discuss the week that was January 6-12, 2010. Topics of discussion include:The immediate aftermath of TNA going head-to-head with WWE on January 4th and the politics behind the scenes regarding pushing Spike TV to give TNA a live weekly Monday night time slot.Jeff Jarrett's role in TNA being up in the air again.TNA airing a replay of the January 4th show in it's normal slot, which featured a bunch of both expected and unexpected edits changing the presentation from the live broadcast.Brian Kendrick explaining why he was fired from WWE.Vince Russo being Vince Russo in an interview.Kenta Kobashi getting surgery as his days as an active wrestler are numbered.NOAH getting rid of some of their more tenured talent as the business is changing in Japan.News on the premiere of Wrestlicious and how this promotion came to be.Randy Orton "assaults" a fan at a restaurant…or does he?Ted “The Trailer” McNaylor gets his head shaved on Smackdown at the behest of CM Punk.Mike Tyson guest hosts Raw and actually technically is in the main event, teaming with Chris Jericho against DX, and you can guess what happened there.2010 being 16 years ago is damn crazy, and we had a lot of fun looking backm so we hope you have as much fun listening!Timestamps:0:00:00 TNA1:03:53 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, NOAH, BJPW, DDT, Dragongate, JWP, Oz Academy, AAA, CMLL, IWRG, & IWAPR1:49:57 Classic Commercial Break1:53:39 Halftime2:29:58 Other USA: JAPW, ROH, ICP/JCW, Dragongate USA, & Wrestlelicious2:53:12 WWETo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:(00:00) Introcductions(01:51) Powerhouse Hobbs deal done with AEW(09:02) CMLL dual contracts confirmed(10:26) The Rascals (Desmond Xavier, Zachary Wentz, Myron Reed, Trey Miguel) coming to AEW(14:51) The Butcher and The Blade return from injury(15:57) Mark Davis/Jake Doyle four-way tag contendership booking(19:34) Hangman and JetSpeed versus Opps for trios titles on Collision(20:42) Brody King singles push(22:13) Women's tag match: Statlander/Babes vs. Triangle of Madness(25:46) Brian Keith squashed by Hangman(28:59) Future World title picture(30:27) MJF vs. Bandido main event(35:22) Darby vs. PAC opening match(42:52) Sky Flight Group needs AEW television wins(49:34) MJF on indie show in Maine (Limitless Wrestling)(52:45) Kenny Omega vs. Josh Alexander next week in Orlando(55:56) Okada third-year AEW plans(59:32) Emails and triviaSend your thoughts and questions to allelitecc@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
This week on The Flagship: whatever the hell TNA was trying to accomplish with their debut on AMC, major contract season updates, including Powerhouse Hobbs departing AEW, The Rascalz signing with AEW, Nick Nemeth, Mascara Dorada, Persephone, Colby Corino, Matt Taven, SANADA, Jody Threat, and Will Kroos.Plus reviews of NOAH's Legacy Rise 2026 show, previews of TNA Genesis 2026, AAA's Saturday YouTube special, CMLL International Weekend & so much more.Our Sponsors:* Check out our sponsor BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
John Pollock catches up with Dave Meltzer to discuss the major stories of 2025 and ones to watch in the new year.The editor of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter returns to POST Wrestling to discuss the death of Hulk Hogan, AEW's perception rebound, CMLL's massive year, WWE on Netflix, and the retirement of Hiroshi Tanahashi. Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy