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WWE efforted a double show in Texas with NXT Heatwave 2026 and AAA Ola de Calor delivering mixed outcomes -- and Getting Over is here to break it down! Host Adam Silverstein tackles results with grades and winners in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review of NXT Heatwave [2:50] and AAA Ola de Calor [25:45]. "The Silver King" covers Grayson Waller emerging over Tony D'Angelo, Cruz Montana and Zilla Fatu; Kelani Jordan taking down Kendal Grey; Vanity Project sweeping their title matches; Jaida Parker overcoming Nattie; Penta, Rey Fenix & Dragon Lee battling Los Perros del Mal; Rey Mysterio attacking Omos; plans for Dominik Mysteiro vs. El Grande Americano; and some surprise decisions with AAA TripleMania 2026 just a couple weeks away. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube (@GettingOverCast).
WWE's NXT and AAA are running special events on Sunday -- and Getting Over is here to break them down! Host Adam Silverstein offers ultimate previews with predictions for NXT Heatwave 2026 [24:20] and AAA Ola de Calor [2:45], tackling all 11 matches on the cards after covering the latest from TV. "The Silver King" dives into Kelani Jordan potentially ending Kendal Grey's reign early; whether Cruz Montana, Grayson Waller or Zilla Fatu can upend Tony D'Angelo; the addition of Kali Armstrong to the Zaria vs. Wren Sinclair unification match; Myles Bourne (with Tavion Heights) pulling double duty against Vanity Project; what to expect from the Dominik Mysterio vs. El Grande Americano contract signing; Penta and Rey Fenix teaming up with Dragon Lee against Los Perros del Mal; and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Curious developments hit WWE, AAA, NXT and AEW this week -- and Getting Over is here to break it all down! Host Adam Silverstein opens with news analysis on Ilja Dragunov exiting WWE [3:00] before tackling the latest from AAA [10:40] as Penta gets offered a spot back in Los Perros del Mal. "The Silver King" then focuses on NXT [16:25], where Zilla Fatu was gifted a championship match alongside Cruz Montana and Grayson Waller with Kendal Grey vs. Kelani Jordan heating up and Kali Armstrong being pushed into Zaria vs. Wren Sinclair, plus AEW [37:15], which saw the build to All In: London frustrate with Kenny Omega sliding toward heel against Will Ospreay, Jon Moxley beating Jay White and Nigel McGuinness possibly being thrust into a significant in-ring role. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
The First Black Champ Podcast breaks down WWE's biggest stories: Has the Bloodline storyline finally lost the fans and media, or are audiences reacting to uneven character direction? We discuss Zilla Fatu's NXT debut, Jey Uso defeating Solo Sikoa, and what the result could mean for Jey's relationship with the Bloodline.Plus, CM Punk and Kevin Owens are taking their rivalry to a personal level—so is there a line that WWE should not cross, and is too much “insider” storytelling hurting the emotional investment of casual fans? We also examine Chelsea Green retaining the Women's World Championship, Tiffany Stratton's costly assistance, Jacy Jayne's U.S. title win, and whether Fatal Influence has become the women's division's defining championship act. Finally: Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed's potential AEW arrival, Bayley's uncertain WWE future, and whether Dominik Mysterio still needs to be framed through Rey Mysterio's legacy.
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Today we jump back five years to the Aug. 21, 2021 episode of the PWTorch Dailycast, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down, with callers and e-mailers, the WWE Summerslam PPV headlined by John Cena vs. Roman Reigns, plus the Usos vs. Rey & Dominik Mysterio. Main topics include the live experience (with three live correspondents), Becky Lynch vs. Bianca Belair, Goldberg's future, Brock Lesnar's return, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (8-13-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch's Brandon LeClair discussed WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails plus an on-site correspondent who attended in Tulsa, Okla. on the last 20 minutes of the show. The on-site correspondent includes details of what happened off-air including the attendance, crowd chants, t-shirts, fan signs leading to near violence, what Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman did during that long commercial, fan response to various wrestlers, and more. Wade and Brandon talk with callers about what worked and didn't work with the Reigns-Cena segment, Sasha Banks suddenly having friends who were just her rivals, Shinsuke Nakamura's IC Title reign, the father-son dissension brewing with Rey & Dominik Mysterio, Seth Rollins' promo on Edge, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
MrSantiZap and SanchoWest are back on Wrestling is Cool! to talk about Solo Sikoa's breakout and whether WWE has been using him all wrong. The guys break down RAW's thin main event scene, Oba Femi's potential path to Roman Reigns, and why SmackDown desperately needs more wrestling.Plus, what happened to Dominik Mysterio's championship runs, why CM Punk and Kevin Owens feel so real together, Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton reigniting their rivalry, Chelsea Green's injury and title future, AJ Styles defending his son Avery, and the latest NEW NEW Heat Order rankings.
AAA TripleMania 34, NXT Heatwave and AEW All In: London continue to build -- and Getting Over is here to break down the latest! Host Adam Silverstein opens with new developments from AAA [2:30] as Dominik Mysterio stood out in a career-best interview. "The Silver King" then focuses on NXT [13:05], where Zilla Fatu debuted by attacking Cruz Montana and Grayson Waller with Kendal Grey vs. Kelani Jordan set for a future championship match, and AEW [34:00], which saw Swerve Strickland return to confront Hangman Page with New Day possibly waiting in the wings, Kenny Omega save Will Ospreay for the last time and MJF call himself the "One True Champion" in a frustrating rehash. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Who will win Money in the Bank 2026?! Karl & Antony run through the biggest potential contenders for WWE Money in the Bank 2026 and try to predict who will walk away with the men's and women's briefcases!On the women's side, we debate Roxanne Perez, Stephanie Vaquer, Paige, Lash Legend, Jade Cargill, Blake Monroe, Jacy Jayne, Sol Ruca, AJ Lee and Naomi - including whether Roxanne could finally get the payoff against Liv Morgan.Then we tackle the men's Money in the Bank picture, including Trick Williams, Solo Sikoa, Penta, LA Knight, Dominik Mysterio, Logan Paul, Bron Breakker Sami Zayn, Royce Keys and Oba Femi.Who has the best chance of winning? Who actually NEEDS the briefcase? And is WWE currently too risk-averse to use Money in the Bank to create a new main-event star?We also discuss whether Money in the Bank has become too predictable, whether the briefcase still needs to be tied to a world title, Logan Paul's potential involvement, and some very different ideas for what WWE could do with the briefcase.#MoneyInTheBank #MITB2026 #Wrestling #WWE2026
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: From now until his passing, will Ric Flair have more marriages or matches? David and Kaz kick off the show by explaining their criteria as they check the temperature of wrestlers from WWE and AEW (06:16). The guys start by taking a look at Dominik Mysterio, and ask whether he's as over as he was a couple of years ago (8:29). Next, the guys move on to Pénta (16:33), before moving on to LA Knight (20:56) and Roxanne Perez (23:40). After that, David and Kaz give their takes on Giulia's usage recently (25:33), before a heat check on Lyra Valkyria following her heel turn (35:20). Then, the guys move their attention to the Brawling Birds and Divine Dominion (41:03), before giving their takes on the Eddie Kingston discourse from this past weekend (43:43). David and Kaz continue by discussing the Kevin Owens–CM Punk promo from last Friday's ‘SmackDown' (48:44), before returning to heat check Bron Breakker and Oba Femi (55:00), Austin Theory (59:34), Kevin Knight (1:05:40), and “Speedball” Mike Bailey (1:06:58). After that, the guys set their sights on “Switchblade” Jay White (1:08:55) followed by the men he's feuding with, the Dogs (1:11:01). David and Kaz's heat check rounds out with the guys taking a look at Blake Monroe (1:15:07), Fatal Influence (1:17:51), Sol Ruca (1:20:11), and Je'Von Evans (1:22:28). Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Bruce Baldwin, Ben Cruz, and Remy Hernandez Nintendo: Power up your play with Nintendo Switch 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
There was too much WWE to discuss in a single episode, so Getting Over is back to break down everything else from Raw and SmackDown! Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini immediately dive into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly tackling the positives and negatives of Roman Reigns' luchador invitational, Tatum Paxley aligning with Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss while joining an overloaded SmackDown women's division with call-ups like Blake Monroe and Jordynne Grace missing in action, Bron Breakker being fully focused on supplanting Oba Femi, the disparity in Dominik Mysterio's booking between AAA and WWE, plus a look at what's ahead for Liv Morgan, Becky Lynch, Stephanie Vaquer, Lyra Valkyria, Carmelo Hayes, Shinsuke Nakamura and others. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube (@GettingOverCast).
Jey Uso defeated Solo Sikoa in the main event, with Jimmy Uso getting involved. The win means Solo is essentially being delivered to Roman Reigns, pushing the Bloodline story forward.Penta defeated Laredo Kid to advance in the tournament to determine Roman Reigns' next World Heavyweight Championship challenger.Dragon Lee defeated Dominik Mysterio, but Dominik got some revenge afterward when Big Cass attacked Lee.IYO SKY & Sol Ruca defeated Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez, continuing a rough stretch for Judgment Day.Oba Femi and Bron Breakker had a heated confrontation, teasing what looks like a significant future rivalry.Becky Lynch and Stephanie Vaquer continued their issues, while Women's World Champion Liv Morgan was somewhat pushed to the background of the story.GO AD-FREE at Patreon.com/WWEPodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-wwe-podcast--2187791/support.
This week we bring to you Dominik Mysterio is frustrated with how he is booked in WWE vs. AAAPaying Your Dues AAA tournament to face Roman on raw in Mexico City Chelsea green suffers a broken orbital bone on smack down last week Tatum Paxley has arrived on SmackDown.Shinsuke Nakamura is on his way backOur world famous Refin Review All this and more....Refin It Up Social MediaTwitter and IG @refinitupWebsitehttps://linktr.ee/refinitupPro Wrestling TeesRefin It Up YouTube https://youtube.com/@refinitup?si=R7jdrMry4rhZPXo2Twitch https://twitch.tv/refinitupBrian Hebner Social MediaTwitter/IG @babyhebnerJimmy Korderas Social MediaTwitter: @jimmykorderasIG: @realjimmykorderasDaniel Spencer Social Media Twitter/IG: @DanielSpencerMusic Downstait AJ McKay https://www.ajmckaycreative.comWe are extremely happy to announce our new partnership with PSL City TicketsFollow them on all social media platformsWe will have free sporting event tickets with tailgating before, and more giveaways. Visit pslcity.net to get the best tickets in your city!!
The Wrestling Mayhem Show dives deep into the increasingly interconnected world of professional wrestling as Sorg, Mad Mike, and TruePrinceofPro (T-Pop!) tackle WWE's growing relationship with AAA, AEW and CMLL's continued collaboration in Mexico, the expanding wrestling landscape in Canada, and plenty happening right here in Pittsburgh. The crew starts with WWE's AAA crossover and the tournament determining who will challenge Roman Reigns in Mexico City. Penta, Laredo Kid, Psycho Clown, La Parka, Dragon Lee, Rey Fenix and more enter the conversation as the hosts debate whether AAA wrestlers are being presented strongly enough on WWE television. They also give Corey Graves credit for putting in the work to explain AAA history and wrestlers to WWE's broader audience—even while questioning the remote commentary setup being used for AAA programming. From there, the conversation heads to AEW Grand Slam Mexico and CMLL, including the incredible atmosphere surrounding the crossover shows, Adam Copeland checking another item off his wrestling bucket list, the unique Bandido/Brody King/Hangman Page trio, and the wild format of CMLL's massive Grand Prix match. T-Pop explains how the elimination format works and why Mexican wrestling continues to offer something structurally different from American wrestling television. The expanding wrestling TV universe also gets examined through Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling, MLW, NWA, AEW, ROH and CMLL. How important is immediacy in wrestling? Does a show lose momentum when its television is months behind the live tapings? And why does wrestling remain such attractive television programming compared with scripted productions? On the local front, there is plenty to celebrate. The crew looks back at 2PW Summer Showdown, including the delightfully unexpected blindfolded Lights Out match, Gianni Michael Emricko and Gorgeous Gregory challenging The Troublemakers for the NWA JCP Southeastern Tag Team Championship, and developments surrounding 2PW's championships. There are also updates from 880 Wrestling's Lethal Lottery, Prospect Pro Wrestling, Enjoy Wrestling and the upcoming Sorgstock. And speaking of Sorgstock: Mikey Montgomery vs. Justin Idol in a Video Game Match is officially on the card for August 28. What exactly is a Video Game Match? Apparently, you'll have to be there. Then things get personal with CM Punk and Kevin Owens. The hosts revisit their complicated history, the real-life stories wrestling fans are already resurfacing, and why these two could create weeks of compelling television without needing to throw a single punch. Plus: Chelsea Green's injury, Johnny Gargano stepping away amid a difficult family situation, wrestling trading cards raising money for the Cauliflower Alley Club, Big Man Tater and his microwave helmet, Tatum Paxley arriving on SmackDown, Mickey Knuckles coming to VCW, and Sorg's reflections after finishing a book about Rowdy Roddy Piper. It's another trip through the increasingly strange, global and wonderfully interconnected world of professionalized wrestling. News Stories & Topics Discussed WWE and AAA expand their crossover: A tournament featuring talent from WWE and AAA will determine a challenger for Roman Reigns in Mexico City, with Penta, Laredo Kid, Psycho Clown, La Parka, Dragon Lee, Rey Fenix and others discussed. Is WWE protecting AAA enough? The hosts question why AAA talent is frequently introduced to the Raw and SmackDown audience without being allowed to score important victories. Dominik Mysterio as AAA Mega Champion: The contradiction between Dom holding AAA's top championship and AAA wrestlers sometimes feeling secondary on WWE television becomes a major point of discussion. Corey Graves and AAA commentary: T-Pop and Sorg praise Graves' knowledge and enthusiasm while examining the awkwardness created by remote commentary involving Rey Mysterio and JBL. AEW Grand Slam Mexico: The Arena Mexico atmosphere, Mexican audience participation, Adam Copeland's appearance and AEW leaning into its CMLL relationship all get praise. CMLL Grand Prix explained: T-Pop breaks down the enormous elimination match and its rotating tag structure, including why it feels so different from the usual American multi-person match. AEW/CMLL/ROH relationships: The hosts appreciate AEW's willingness to work across promotions rather than trying to isolate its roster. Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling: The Canadian promotion's weekly television presence is discussed along with Mauro Ranallo's commentary and the opportunity created by changes in WWE's Canadian distribution. MLW and NWA tape delays: Sorg and T-Pop talk about how months of unaired matches can reduce urgency even when the actual wrestling remains enjoyable. The economics of wrestling television: A discussion of live wrestling production leads to appreciation for how much WWE and AEW accomplish every week and why wrestling remains appealing programming for broadcasters. 2PW Summer Showdown: The hosts recap the show, including championship developments, the blindfolded Lights Out match and Some Guy Named John's spectacular elbow drop to absolutely nobody. Gianni Michael Emricko & Gorgeous Gregory: Their NWA JCP Southeastern Tag Team Championship match against The Troublemakers is part of the 2PW recap. 880 Wrestling Lethal Lottery: T-Pop likes the unusual team of Dev Swayze and Tatiana, while Sammy Suntimer's attempts to bond with Marco Narciso become a source of amusement. 2PW Friday Night Frights: The October 23 Halloween event and an announced casket match are previewed. Enjoy Wrestling's anniversary: Lee Moriarty vs. Amazing Red is singled out as a match worth watching. Sorgstock announcement: Mikey Montgomery faces returning Pittsburgh wrestling favorite Justin Idol in a mysterious Video Game Match on August 28. CM Punk vs. Kevin Owens: The hosts love the early verbal confrontation and dig into some of the genuine history that can add another layer to the feud. Chelsea Green injured: Her orbital-bone injury leads to speculation about recovery time and whether it should affect her championship status. Johnny Gargano: The conversation turns serious while discussing Gargano stepping away to focus on his father during his battle with stage-four prostate cancer. Pittsburgh wrestling trading cards: Falcom Digital Imaging's cards and wrestling-related fundraising lead into recognition of efforts benefiting the Cauliflower Alley Club. Big Man Tater: A gigantic Vader-inspired independent wrestler who enters wearing a microwave becomes an immediate Mayhem Show obsession. Tatum Paxley: Her SmackDown arrival has Mad Mike excited about the potential for increasingly spooky developments. MPX “Who Runs the World”: The chat points out the stacked women's wrestling event featuring a wide range of notable talent. Mickey Knuckles headed to VCW: A breaking local wrestling announcement gets an enthusiastic reaction. Roddy Piper: Sorg discusses finishing the Piper book assembled after his death and reflects on the difference between Roddy Piper the character and the person underneath it. “What We Learned” Breakdown T-Pop: Sometimes the best way to introduce someone is simply to unleash them as a monster. He highlights the AAA debut of a WWE/LFG talent who attacks Psycho Clown, tears away part of his mask and chokeslams him onto a chair. The presentation immediately makes the newcomer feel dangerous. Mad Mike: It was apparently a tremendous week for tater-related professional wrestling. First comes Big Man Tater, a giant Vader-inspired wrestler who enters with a microwave on his head. Then there's Tatum Paxley, whose SmackDown arrival has Mike eagerly anticipating where her character could go next. Sorg: Finishing the Rowdy Roddy Piper book helped reconnect dots between moments Sorg remembered as a fan and the life happening behind them. He particularly reflects on Piper becoming so immersed in the wrestling character that separating “Roddy Piper” from the person himself became difficult, while also remembering his wife getting a chance to meet one of her childhood wrestling heroes. From the chat: Mercedes Moné's wrestling anniversary gets recognized, along with excitement over MPX's upcoming women-focused Who Runs the World card.
The Wrestling Mayhem Show dives deep into the increasingly interconnected world of professional wrestling as Sorg, Mad Mike, and TruePrinceofPro (T-Pop!) tackle WWE's growing relationship with AAA, AEW and CMLL's continued collaboration in Mexico, the expanding wrestling landscape in Canada, and plenty happening right here in Pittsburgh. The crew starts with WWE's AAA crossover and the tournament determining who will challenge Roman Reigns in Mexico City. Penta, Laredo Kid, Psycho Clown, La Parka, Dragon Lee, Rey Fenix and more enter the conversation as the hosts debate whether AAA wrestlers are being presented strongly enough on WWE television. They also give Corey Graves credit for putting in the work to explain AAA history and wrestlers to WWE's broader audience—even while questioning the remote commentary setup being used for AAA programming. From there, the conversation heads to AEW Grand Slam Mexico and CMLL, including the incredible atmosphere surrounding the crossover shows, Adam Copeland checking another item off his wrestling bucket list, the unique Bandido/Brody King/Hangman Page trio, and the wild format of CMLL's massive Grand Prix match. T-Pop explains how the elimination format works and why Mexican wrestling continues to offer something structurally different from American wrestling television. The expanding wrestling TV universe also gets examined through Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling, MLW, NWA, AEW, ROH and CMLL. How important is immediacy in wrestling? Does a show lose momentum when its television is months behind the live tapings? And why does wrestling remain such attractive television programming compared with scripted productions? On the local front, there is plenty to celebrate. The crew looks back at 2PW Summer Showdown, including the delightfully unexpected blindfolded Lights Out match, Gianni Michael Emricko and Gorgeous Gregory challenging The Troublemakers for the NWA JCP Southeastern Tag Team Championship, and developments surrounding 2PW's championships. There are also updates from 880 Wrestling's Lethal Lottery, Prospect Pro Wrestling, Enjoy Wrestling and the upcoming Sorgstock. And speaking of Sorgstock: Mikey Montgomery vs. Justin Idol in a Video Game Match is officially on the card for August 28. What exactly is a Video Game Match? Apparently, you'll have to be there. Then things get personal with CM Punk and Kevin Owens. The hosts revisit their complicated history, the real-life stories wrestling fans are already resurfacing, and why these two could create weeks of compelling television without needing to throw a single punch. Plus: Chelsea Green's injury, Johnny Gargano stepping away amid a difficult family situation, wrestling trading cards raising money for the Cauliflower Alley Club, Big Man Tater and his microwave helmet, Tatum Paxley arriving on SmackDown, Mickey Knuckles coming to VCW, and Sorg's reflections after finishing a book about Rowdy Roddy Piper. It's another trip through the increasingly strange, global and wonderfully interconnected world of professionalized wrestling. News Stories & Topics Discussed WWE and AAA expand their crossover: A tournament featuring talent from WWE and AAA will determine a challenger for Roman Reigns in Mexico City, with Penta, Laredo Kid, Psycho Clown, La Parka, Dragon Lee, Rey Fenix and others discussed. Is WWE protecting AAA enough? The hosts question why AAA talent is frequently introduced to the Raw and SmackDown audience without being allowed to score important victories. Dominik Mysterio as AAA Mega Champion: The contradiction between Dom holding AAA's top championship and AAA wrestlers sometimes feeling secondary on WWE television becomes a major point of discussion. Corey Graves and AAA commentary: T-Pop and Sorg praise Graves' knowledge and enthusiasm while examining the awkwardness created by remote commentary involving Rey Mysterio and JBL. AEW Grand Slam Mexico: The Arena Mexico atmosphere, Mexican audience participation, Adam Copeland's appearance and AEW leaning into its CMLL relationship all get praise. CMLL Grand Prix explained: T-Pop breaks down the enormous elimination match and its rotating tag structure, including why it feels so different from the usual American multi-person match. AEW/CMLL/ROH relationships: The hosts appreciate AEW's willingness to work across promotions rather than trying to isolate its roster. Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling: The Canadian promotion's weekly television presence is discussed along with Mauro Ranallo's commentary and the opportunity created by changes in WWE's Canadian distribution. MLW and NWA tape delays: Sorg and T-Pop talk about how months of unaired matches can reduce urgency even when the actual wrestling remains enjoyable. The economics of wrestling television: A discussion of live wrestling production leads to appreciation for how much WWE and AEW accomplish every week and why wrestling remains appealing programming for broadcasters. 2PW Summer Showdown: The hosts recap the show, including championship developments, the blindfolded Lights Out match and Some Guy Named John's spectacular elbow drop to absolutely nobody. Gianni Michael Emricko & Gorgeous Gregory: Their NWA JCP Southeastern Tag Team Championship match against The Troublemakers is part of the 2PW recap. 880 Wrestling Lethal Lottery: T-Pop likes the unusual team of Dev Swayze and Tatiana, while Sammy Suntimer's attempts to bond with Marco Narciso become a source of amusement. 2PW Friday Night Frights: The October 23 Halloween event and an announced casket match are previewed. Enjoy Wrestling's anniversary: Lee Moriarty vs. Amazing Red is singled out as a match worth watching. Sorgstock announcement: Mikey Montgomery faces returning Pittsburgh wrestling favorite Justin Idol in a mysterious Video Game Match on August 28. CM Punk vs. Kevin Owens: The hosts love the early verbal confrontation and dig into some of the genuine history that can add another layer to the feud. Chelsea Green injured: Her orbital-bone injury leads to speculation about recovery time and whether it should affect her championship status. Johnny Gargano: The conversation turns serious while discussing Gargano stepping away to focus on his father during his battle with stage-four prostate cancer. Pittsburgh wrestling trading cards: Falcom Digital Imaging's cards and wrestling-related fundraising lead into recognition of efforts benefiting the Cauliflower Alley Club. Big Man Tater: A gigantic Vader-inspired independent wrestler who enters wearing a microwave becomes an immediate Mayhem Show obsession. Tatum Paxley: Her SmackDown arrival has Mad Mike excited about the potential for increasingly spooky developments. MPX “Who Runs the World”: The chat points out the stacked women's wrestling event featuring a wide range of notable talent. Mickey Knuckles headed to VCW: A breaking local wrestling announcement gets an enthusiastic reaction. Roddy Piper: Sorg discusses finishing the Piper book assembled after his death and reflects on the difference between Roddy Piper the character and the person underneath it. “What We Learned” Breakdown T-Pop: Sometimes the best way to introduce someone is simply to unleash them as a monster. He highlights the AAA debut of a WWE/LFG talent who attacks Psycho Clown, tears away part of his mask and chokeslams him onto a chair. The presentation immediately makes the newcomer feel dangerous. Mad Mike: It was apparently a tremendous week for tater-related professional wrestling. First comes Big Man Tater, a giant Vader-inspired wrestler who enters with a microwave on his head. Then there's Tatum Paxley, whose SmackDown arrival has Mike eagerly anticipating where her character could go next. Sorg: Finishing the Rowdy Roddy Piper book helped reconnect dots between moments Sorg remembered as a fan and the life happening behind them. He particularly reflects on Piper becoming so immersed in the wrestling character that separating “Roddy Piper” from the person himself became difficult, while also remembering his wife getting a chance to meet one of her childhood wrestling heroes. From the chat: Mercedes Moné's wrestling anniversary gets recognized, along with excitement over MPX's upcoming women-focused Who Runs the World card.
The Wrestling Mayhem Show dives deep into the increasingly interconnected world of professional wrestling as Sorg, Mad Mike, and TruePrinceofPro (T-Pop!) tackle WWE's growing relationship with AAA, AEW and CMLL's continued collaboration in Mexico, the expanding wrestling landscape in Canada, and plenty happening right here in Pittsburgh. The crew starts with WWE's AAA crossover and the tournament determining who will challenge Roman Reigns in Mexico City. Penta, Laredo Kid, Psycho Clown, La Parka, Dragon Lee, Rey Fenix and more enter the conversation as the hosts debate whether AAA wrestlers are being presented strongly enough on WWE television. They also give Corey Graves credit for putting in the work to explain AAA history and wrestlers to WWE's broader audience—even while questioning the remote commentary setup being used for AAA programming. From there, the conversation heads to AEW Grand Slam Mexico and CMLL, including the incredible atmosphere surrounding the crossover shows, Adam Copeland checking another item off his wrestling bucket list, the unique Bandido/Brody King/Hangman Page trio, and the wild format of CMLL's massive Grand Prix match. T-Pop explains how the elimination format works and why Mexican wrestling continues to offer something structurally different from American wrestling television. The expanding wrestling TV universe also gets examined through Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling, MLW, NWA, AEW, ROH and CMLL. How important is immediacy in wrestling? Does a show lose momentum when its television is months behind the live tapings? And why does wrestling remain such attractive television programming compared with scripted productions? On the local front, there is plenty to celebrate. The crew looks back at 2PW Summer Showdown, including the delightfully unexpected blindfolded Lights Out match, Gianni Michael Emricko and Gorgeous Gregory challenging The Troublemakers for the NWA JCP Southeastern Tag Team Championship, and developments surrounding 2PW's championships. There are also updates from 880 Wrestling's Lethal Lottery, Prospect Pro Wrestling, Enjoy Wrestling and the upcoming Sorgstock. And speaking of Sorgstock: Mikey Montgomery vs. Justin Idol in a Video Game Match is officially on the card for August 28. What exactly is a Video Game Match? Apparently, you'll have to be there. Then things get personal with CM Punk and Kevin Owens. The hosts revisit their complicated history, the real-life stories wrestling fans are already resurfacing, and why these two could create weeks of compelling television without needing to throw a single punch. Plus: Chelsea Green's injury, Johnny Gargano stepping away amid a difficult family situation, wrestling trading cards raising money for the Cauliflower Alley Club, Big Man Tater and his microwave helmet, Tatum Paxley arriving on SmackDown, Mickey Knuckles coming to VCW, and Sorg's reflections after finishing a book about Rowdy Roddy Piper. It's another trip through the increasingly strange, global and wonderfully interconnected world of professionalized wrestling. News Stories & Topics Discussed WWE and AAA expand their crossover: A tournament featuring talent from WWE and AAA will determine a challenger for Roman Reigns in Mexico City, with Penta, Laredo Kid, Psycho Clown, La Parka, Dragon Lee, Rey Fenix and others discussed. Is WWE protecting AAA enough? The hosts question why AAA talent is frequently introduced to the Raw and SmackDown audience without being allowed to score important victories. Dominik Mysterio as AAA Mega Champion: The contradiction between Dom holding AAA's top championship and AAA wrestlers sometimes feeling secondary on WWE television becomes a major point of discussion. Corey Graves and AAA commentary: T-Pop and Sorg praise Graves' knowledge and enthusiasm while examining the awkwardness created by remote commentary involving Rey Mysterio and JBL. AEW Grand Slam Mexico: The Arena Mexico atmosphere, Mexican audience participation, Adam Copeland's appearance and AEW leaning into its CMLL relationship all get praise. CMLL Grand Prix explained: T-Pop breaks down the enormous elimination match and its rotating tag structure, including why it feels so different from the usual American multi-person match. AEW/CMLL/ROH relationships: The hosts appreciate AEW's willingness to work across promotions rather than trying to isolate its roster. Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling: The Canadian promotion's weekly television presence is discussed along with Mauro Ranallo's commentary and the opportunity created by changes in WWE's Canadian distribution. MLW and NWA tape delays: Sorg and T-Pop talk about how months of unaired matches can reduce urgency even when the actual wrestling remains enjoyable. The economics of wrestling television: A discussion of live wrestling production leads to appreciation for how much WWE and AEW accomplish every week and why wrestling remains appealing programming for broadcasters. 2PW Summer Showdown: The hosts recap the show, including championship developments, the blindfolded Lights Out match and Some Guy Named John's spectacular elbow drop to absolutely nobody. Gianni Michael Emricko & Gorgeous Gregory: Their NWA JCP Southeastern Tag Team Championship match against The Troublemakers is part of the 2PW recap. 880 Wrestling Lethal Lottery: T-Pop likes the unusual team of Dev Swayze and Tatiana, while Sammy Suntimer's attempts to bond with Marco Narciso become a source of amusement. 2PW Friday Night Frights: The October 23 Halloween event and an announced casket match are previewed. Enjoy Wrestling's anniversary: Lee Moriarty vs. Amazing Red is singled out as a match worth watching. Sorgstock announcement: Mikey Montgomery faces returning Pittsburgh wrestling favorite Justin Idol in a mysterious Video Game Match on August 28. CM Punk vs. Kevin Owens: The hosts love the early verbal confrontation and dig into some of the genuine history that can add another layer to the feud. Chelsea Green injured: Her orbital-bone injury leads to speculation about recovery time and whether it should affect her championship status. Johnny Gargano: The conversation turns serious while discussing Gargano stepping away to focus on his father during his battle with stage-four prostate cancer. Pittsburgh wrestling trading cards: Falcom Digital Imaging's cards and wrestling-related fundraising lead into recognition of efforts benefiting the Cauliflower Alley Club. Big Man Tater: A gigantic Vader-inspired independent wrestler who enters wearing a microwave becomes an immediate Mayhem Show obsession. Tatum Paxley: Her SmackDown arrival has Mad Mike excited about the potential for increasingly spooky developments. MPX “Who Runs the World”: The chat points out the stacked women's wrestling event featuring a wide range of notable talent. Mickey Knuckles headed to VCW: A breaking local wrestling announcement gets an enthusiastic reaction. Roddy Piper: Sorg discusses finishing the Piper book assembled after his death and reflects on the difference between Roddy Piper the character and the person underneath it. “What We Learned” Breakdown T-Pop: Sometimes the best way to introduce someone is simply to unleash them as a monster. He highlights the AAA debut of a WWE/LFG talent who attacks Psycho Clown, tears away part of his mask and chokeslams him onto a chair. The presentation immediately makes the newcomer feel dangerous. Mad Mike: It was apparently a tremendous week for tater-related professional wrestling. First comes Big Man Tater, a giant Vader-inspired wrestler who enters with a microwave on his head. Then there's Tatum Paxley, whose SmackDown arrival has Mike eagerly anticipating where her character could go next. Sorg: Finishing the Rowdy Roddy Piper book helped reconnect dots between moments Sorg remembered as a fan and the life happening behind them. He particularly reflects on Piper becoming so immersed in the wrestling character that separating “Roddy Piper” from the person himself became difficult, while also remembering his wife getting a chance to meet one of her childhood wrestling heroes. From the chat: Mercedes Moné's wrestling anniversary gets recognized, along with excitement over MPX's upcoming women-focused Who Runs the World card.
Solomonster reviews WWE Raw with Solo Sikoa possibly heading BACK to the Bloodline, the tournament to crown a challenger for Roman Reigns in Mexico City begins, Bron Breakker and Oba Femi on a collision course and what the hell is WWE doing with Dominik Mysterio?Support my sponsors this week by using the links below!BETTERHELP ▶ Sign up and get 10 PERCENT OFF your first month at http://www.betterhelp.com/solomonster to start being your best self. Thanks to BetterHelp for sponsoring this week's episode!HIMS ▶ Visit http://www.hims.com/SOLOMONSTER for your personalized, affordable weight loss plan!***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
Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL and Official Dick Lazer. Use code TAVERN for 20% off at GFUEL.com and DickLazers.com. Episode 203 of Wrestling Tonight centers on a question WWE may eventually have to answer with Dominik Mysterio: what happens when someone develops into a legitimate main-event talent faster than the company seems prepared to treat him like one? Dominik has now held the AAA Mega Championship since September 12, 2025, a reign that has reached 333 days as of August 11, 2026, and his progression has become increasingly difficult to dismiss as simply the product of heat, presentation or the Mysterio name. We discuss why Dominik has the ingredients of a future WWE main eventer, but also why WWE's recent history of starting and stopping momentum makes it fair to question whether the company will fully capitalize on what it has created. That conversation opens into a larger criticism of WWE's ability to develop new stars and, more importantly, keep them hot once the audience begins responding. Roman Reigns has argued that WWE had two years after he stepped away from the championship picture to give other wrestlers opportunities to get over, but that idea deserves more scrutiny than simply placing the responsibility on the talent. Wrestlers cannot grab a proverbial brass ring that creative repeatedly moves out of reach, and getting over is not exclusively an individual accomplishment when television time, meaningful programs, victories, opponents and sustained creative investment are controlled by the promotion. Roman Reigns and CM Punk can produce a memorable nine or ten-minute segment because they have enormous presence and established equity with the audience, but WWE also has to create the conditions that allow somebody from the next generation to eventually develop that same equity. Professional wrestling history itself complicates the argument that stars simply force their way to the top. Steve Austin did not become Stone Cold because WWE immediately handed him the company and waited for him to succeed. During the period when his momentum was developing in late 1996 and early 1997, Steve Austin was consistently working with Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart, The Undertaker, Vader, Sycho Sid, Mankind and other established names. He won the 1997 Royal Rumble, challenged Sycho Sid for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship on house shows, worked repeatedly with Shawn Michaels and remained intertwined with Bret Hart even when he was losing matches. The company did not need Steve Austin to win everything for him to become important; it needed to keep putting him in situations where becoming important was possible. That historical context is why Dominik Mysterio is such an interesting test case. His connection to wrestling history is almost literal, because Zilla Fatu has recalled growing up backstage at WWE events alongside Dominik while their fathers were wrestling, describing the two of them running around backstage, getting into the ring and practicing the 619 as children. Zilla Fatu even remembered Dominik as the wrestler's child he connected with most during that period. What was once two kids playing wrestling backstage has now become part of a much larger generational story, with Dominik holding AAA's top championship while WWE controls 51 percent of the promotion following its acquisition of AAA in 2025. That ownership makes Dominik Mysterio's AAA run more significant than a disconnected excursion. WWE announced its agreement to acquire AAA during WrestleMania 41 weekend, the transaction closed on August 1, 2025, and the relationship has since expanded through Worlds Collide, AAA programming on Fox properties in Mexico and Latin America beginning in 2026, and a Mattel AAA action figure line scheduled for fall 2027. Dominik defeating El Hijo del Vikingo for the AAA Mega Championship at Worlds Collide on September 12, 2025 therefore places him directly inside WWE's larger investment in the Mexican promotion, and his lengthy reign provides an opportunity to determine whether WWE views him merely as a valuable character or as someone capable of eventually carrying a major promotion at the highest level. We also compare that approach with the way AEW has positioned Kyle Fletcher as a future cornerstone, because developing a main-event wrestler requires more than identifying somebody as talented. The audience needs repeated evidence that the promotion believes the wrestler belongs at that level, and the booking has to reinforce that idea long enough for perception to become reality. That does not mean every prospect should win constantly or immediately become world champion, but it does mean losses, programs and television appearances should contribute to an identifiable trajectory rather than repeatedly resetting momentum. That is ultimately why WWE has a Dominik Mysterio problem, although it is a potentially very good problem to have. Dominik has lineage, character, experience, sustained championship credibility in AAA and years of television development behind him, and the question is increasingly less about whether he can become a main-event wrestler than whether WWE will provide the sustained creative environment necessary for him to become one. If the company believes the next generation needs to step forward, Dominik Mysterio represents an opportunity to prove that WWE is willing to meet emerging talent halfway rather than waiting for someone to somehow become undeniable despite the booking around them. Be sure to support the show and join our Patreon for just $2.99 a month at Patreon.com/TheTurnbuckleTavern for exclusive content. Follow us on social media @TurnbuckleTavern for all the latest updates. Until the following week, when we wine and dine with you kings and queens, stay out of the alley and away from the pork and beans. Good luck and good speed.
Join SP3, Miss Krssi Luv & Tru Draw Josh for an all-new edition of our flagship podcast Tru Heel Heat 393 discussing the latest wrestling news includingTIME STAMPS:0:00 Intro / SP3, Josh & JJ welcome you to the show / More Spider-Man talk / Roll Call24:00 R.I.P Dory Funk Jr.33:12 WWE SummerSlam Night 1 recap ft. Brock Lesnar retiring & passing the torch to Oba Femi in Hell In A Cell44:21 WWE SummerSlam Night 2 recap ft. Kevin Owens returns to become #1 contender58:21 Let's have a serious conversation about Trick Williams / More Trick vs Jet chatter1:16:00 Was Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins a Match of the Year candidate?1:22:51 WWE Raw on Netflix ft. Becky Lynch & Stephanie Vaquer returns shakeup women's division1:30:28 Is the Oba Femi feud Bron Breakker's last chance to regain momentum?1:35:10 WWE SmackDown recap ft. Kevin Owens confronts CM Punk & Tatum Paxley debut1:53:10 Is Brock Lesnar really retired this time? / Will Lesnar have another WWE match? / Jon Escudero joins the show2:09:28 WWE & AAA tournament for Roman Reigns title match / Rhea Ripley surgery & Chelsea Green title win plans2:27:50 More WWE news - Nick Aldis update, Brie Bella injury, Montez & Bianca have a baby, Baron Corbin update2:33:15 WWE down on Sol Ruca? / Dominik Mysterio frustrated / WWE SummerSlam disappointing numbers & more2:50:42 WWE NXT, Evolve, AAA Verano De Escandalo Week 2 & TNA IMPACT recaps / Lola Vice callup / TNA Dude Wipes & more3:02:31 AEW Grand Slam Mexico recap ft. MJF returns w/Triple B / Live perspective w/Jon3:23:01 More AEW news - Continental Cup participants & 1st round matches, Buddy Matthews cleared, JR contract update & more3:48:28 NJPW G1 Climax 34 Days 11-13 recap ft. Gabe Kidd vs HENARE epic banger3:55:12 ROH TV, CMLL Semana Internacional: AEW vs CMLL, CMLL Grand Prix recaps4:01:55 Best, Worst, Moments & Matches of the Week / Match of the Month for July4:12:26 Is Brock Lesnar top 10 all-time in WWE? / Dirty Dom booking / no more 2 night events 4:19:30 OutroLike, share, comment and subscribe to support! #AEW #WWE #SummerSlam #AEWGrandSlam #NJPW #G1CLIMAX36 #BrockLesnar #RheaRipley #TatumPaxley #BeckyLynch #StephanieVaquer #BigCass #RomanReigns #AAA 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
In this episode: WWE Interim Women's Champion Chelsea Green injured during her match on SmackDown, Dominik Mysterio allegedly “frustrated” with his WWE RAW booking compared to AAA, AJ Styles fires back at wrestler who criticized his son, Update on WWE's interest in Scott Steiner's son Brock Rechsteiner amid NFL suspension news, and WWE announces first European tour dates for 2027If you would like to be apart of the Jammin' Jon 20 Anniversary Special, send your congratulatory messages/videos/audio messages to TheJJWN@proton.meIf you like what you hear on the podcast, consider helping me out a little bit financially at: https://www.patreon.com/jamminjonOther Donation Links:Kerr County Flood Relief Fund: https://cftexashillcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=4201Support Katie: https://gofund.me/cb2cdcb5Support Eastern Kentucky: https://secure.kentucky.gov/formservices/Finance/emergencyrelief/American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/donate/cm/wlky32-pub.html/The Dream Center: https://www.ekdc.info/donateKCTCS Disaster Relief: https://kctcs.edu/disasterrelief.aspxUniversity of Kentucky Flood Relief: https://philanthropy.uky.edu/kentuckyfloodrelief
Is Roman Reigns really the most overrated main eventer in WWE history—or does that title belong to Hulk Hogan? First Black Champ breaks down Conrad Thompson's viral 83 Weeks take, Kazeem Famuyide's defense of Roman, Hogan's pre-nWo run, and why “overrated” does not mean terrible.Plus, we recap SummerSlam Night Two: Roman Reigns retains against Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens returns, Chelsea Green suffers an orbital injury after winning the Women's World Title, Chad Gable beats Penta, Baron Corbin takes Trick Williams' title, and Danhausen defeats Dominik Mysterio. We also ask whether LA Knight or Solo Sikoa should challenge Roman next, if KO should take CM Punk's championship, and what WWE should do with Chelsea Green's title situation.
On this week's HOT TAGS edition of the Smark Out Moment "Smack Talk" podcast, the panel breaks down Rhea Ripley undergoing knee surgery and what that means for Chelsea Green's Interim WWE Women's Championship reign. Plus, Netflix edited Becky Lynch's line about Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio from Raw, while Big Cass, Becky Lynch and Stephanie Vaquer all returned on Monday Night Raw.Also discussed: congratulations to Bianca Belair and Montez Ford, the passing of Dory Funk Jr., AEW WrestleDream coming to Addition Financial Arena in Orlando on October 17, 2026, Royal Rumble 2027 potentially expanding to two nights, Rey Mysterio setting up Roman Reigns for a WWE/AAA crossover, Brock Lesnar being officially retired...maybe, Myles Borne and Tavion Heights defeating The Vanity Project to win the NXT Tag Team Championship, Robert Stone's mystery NXT free agent, Lola Vice moving up to the main roster after saying goodbye to NXT, Mara Sade rumors involving AEW, Tehuti Miles joining Shane Taylor Promotions, the AEW Continental Challenge Cup field, thoughts on AEW Grand Slam Mexico, Andrade winning the No. 1 Casino Gauntlet spot, the AEW World Trios Championship changing hands, highlights from Raw, SmackDown, Dynamite, NXT, Collision, ROH and more random topics from the week in pro wrestling.
*SPOILER WARNING* We start the show with our reviews of Spider-Man: Brand New Day and our favorite parts of the movies along with some criticisms of the movie. We recap SummerSlam from this weekend and look ahead to the upcoming AAA/NXT/WWE Worlds Collide coming up and wonder if we will get Dominik Mysterio vs Roman Reigns. We end the show with Josh working his magic on conference realignment.
AFTER A BLOCKBUSTER SUMMERSLAM, THE BROTHERS ARE BACK TO DISCUSS ALL THE SURPRISES, RETURNS, MATCH RESULTS AND MORE! JOIN US LIVE TONIGHT AT 10:30 PM ET (14:12) SummerSlam Weekend thoughts(31:12) Baron Corbin defeats Trick Williams for the United States title(37:12) Liv Morgan and Iyo Sky set the tone for SummerSlam(40:12) Nick Aldis steps in the ring for the 1st in WWE against Gunther(55:32) CM Punk is having a better run than his previous WWE run(1:00:00) Randy Orton returns and takes out Cody Rhodes(1:09:18) Bone to Pick: Dwayne Calls out Brian H. about Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi(1:30:12) Kevin Owens returns and defeats Sami Zayn, Finn Balor and Gunther(1:46:21) Chad Gable defeats Penta to become WWE Intercontinental Champion(1:48:12) Chelsea Green wins the WWE Women's Championship(2:02:23) Danhausen and Dominik Mysterio(2:05:33) Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins(2:12:34) SummerSlam is now equal to WrestleMania (2:24:33) LA Knight calls out Roman Reigns(2:56:32) Dark Side of the Ring Recap
Pro wrestler Gianni Michael Emricko joins Sorg, Rizz and Mad Mike for an episode packed with WWE SummerSlam reactions, Pittsburgh independent wrestling news and a spoiler-heavy trip through Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The crew opens by asking a surprising question: Was SummerSlam more enjoyable than WrestleMania? They examine a second night filled with fan-service moments, major returns and championship developments. Topics include Chelsea Green's victory, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns seemingly closing another chapter of their shared history, CM Punk versus Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens returning to the championship picture, Nick Aldis stepping back into the ring, Dominik Mysterio's success in AAA and WWE's evolving relationship with lucha libre. Gianni also receives some major news live on the show. His scheduled match at Prospect Pro Wrestling has changed, and he and Gorgeous Gregory will now challenge The Troublemakers for the NWA JCP Tag Team Championship. Gianni responds with an impromptu message for the champions and explains why the Italian Strongman plans to bring NWA gold home. The conversation then turns toward Gianni's recent match with EFFY at 880 Wrestling, his growing list of appearances throughout the region and the practical lessons he has learned while building his wrestling career. His advice is simple: get in the car, attend shows, help with the ring and production, introduce yourself and become someone promoters and wrestlers enjoy having in the locker room. Sorg also reveals new details for Sorgstock, including a surprising battle between Psychedelic Dreams members Sammy Suntheimer and Billy the Alien, plus wrestling-theme music from Sykes. After an official spoiler warning, the crew dives deeply into Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Gianni gives the film a 9.6 and calls it one of the most authentically Spider-Man stories yet. The discussion covers Peter Parker's stripped-down life, the introduction of Jean Grey, Punisher's role, mutant technology, the Hulk battle, Ned's potentially significant handshake, Miles Morales speculation and possible connections to Secret Wars and the wider multiverse. The episode closes with the viral video of Beastman and Sam Adonis helping break up a festival fight, followed by “What We Learned,” where Mad Mike argues that WWE is misunderstanding the basic appeal of Joe Hendry. News Stories and Topics Discussed The original Mayhem crew reunites: Sorg welcomes Rizz and Mad Mike, with early conversation covering Mad Mike's LEGO Soundwave set, teaching and the increasingly responsible lives of the show's longtime hosts. SummerSlam versus WrestleMania: The panel considers whether SummerSlam delivered a more consistently entertaining weekend than WrestleMania. WWE production mistakes: A misspelled commercial-break graphic launches a discussion about live production errors, unrealistic expectations and why even major companies make visible mistakes. SummerSlam's fan-service-heavy second night: Chelsea Green's title victory, Baron Corbin's return and Kevin Owens reentering the championship picture make Sorg wonder whether someone secretly used his fantasy booking. Chelsea Green's championship moment: The crew celebrates Green's victory, the reaction from her fellow wrestlers and how her success contrasts with comments discussed from WWE: Unreal. Hell in a Cell: The match's violence, ring destruction and feud-ending atmosphere are praised as an effective use of the stipulation. Seth Rollins versus Roman Reigns: The match is viewed as a possible closing chapter for The Shield, with particular interest in what comes next for Seth and a more independent Roman Reigns. Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar: Gianni offers a wrestler's perspective on the decision not to perform a dangerous spot directly onto exposed wood. Roman Reigns and AAA: Roman's interaction with Rey Mysterio creates fantasy-booking possibilities involving TripleMania, Worlds Collide, Penta, Jacob Fatu and The Lucha Brothers. Solo Sikoa's changing audience reaction: The hosts discuss how the SummerSlam build helped Solo emerge as an entertaining and increasingly sympathetic figure. Dominik Mysterio's popularity: The panel argues that Dominik feels like a major star in AAA and deserves a larger, more consistent role on WWE programming. Nick Aldis versus Gunther: Aldis' return to the ring impresses the crew and sparks speculation about a longer in-ring run or a future match with Adam Pearce. CM Punk versus Cody Rhodes: The match receives a more measured defense than some online reactions, while Kevin Owens' return sets up a potentially excellent microphone-driven rivalry with Punk. Nikki Bella's heel turn: A possible injury to Brie Bella leads to fantasy booking involving Paige, AJ Lee and a potential legends-focused WarGames match. Liv Morgan versus IYO SKY: The opening match and its finishing sequence are highlighted as one of the weekend's strongest performances. SummerSlam attendance and location: The crew discusses tarped seating, the lack of a public attendance announcement and whether Minneapolis was an ideal destination for a major summer wrestling event. Sorgstock announcement: Sammy Suntheimer will face his Psychedelic Dreams partner Billy the Alien, raising questions about tension inside the team. Gianni's championship opportunity: Gianni and Gorgeous Gregory will challenge The Troublemakers for the NWA JCP Tag Team Championship at Prospect Pro Wrestling. Gianni's live promo: The Italian Strongman immediately delivers a message promising that the NWA championship will not remain on Glenn Spectre's shoulder. Wrestling EFFY at 880 Wrestling: Gianni explains how the crowd quickly sided with EFFY, forcing him to adjust and embrace being the heel during the match. Breaking into new wrestling promotions: Gianni recommends traveling, introducing yourself, helping with setup and stepping outside your normal comfort zone. Locker-room reputation: Being positive, safe and helpful can be as important as social-media numbers when promoters decide whom they want to book again. Avoiding unhealthy environments: Gianni explains that a negative locker room—or a place where he does not feel safe in the ring—is unlikely to receive a return visit. Spider-Man spoiler discussion: The crew praises the film's grounded version of Peter Parker, swinging sequences, action choreography and emotional tone. Jean Grey and the mutants: The movie's mutant storyline leads to discussion of Jean Grey, Phoenix references, inhibitor technology and the future of the MCU's X-Men. Punisher's role: The panel examines Punisher's hospital scenes, his public identity and how he fits into a world where Spider-Man has regained public support. Ned and Peter's handshake: The hosts debate whether Ned consciously remembers Peter or simply feels a lingering connection that he cannot explain. Miles Morales and the multiverse: Potential clues are connected to Beyond the Spider-Verse, Doomsday, Secret Wars and the possibility of Miles eventually entering live action. Marvel physical media: Mad Mike displays elaborate Marvel and Harry Potter box sets, prompting nostalgia for collector editions filled with props, files and hidden compartments. Additional movie discussion: The crew briefly reviews Backrooms, Obsession, Eternals, New Mutants, the Fox X-Men films and the Spider-Man video games. Beastman goes viral again: Video from Tacos and Tequila shows Beastman and Sam Adonis helping break up a real fight, inspiring the suggestion that venues should hire Beastman as security. What We Learned Sorg: Never start a fight when Beastman is nearby. After watching the viral festival video, Sorg's larger conclusion is that Beastman may be the most effective security option available. Gianni Michael Emricko: Gianni learns the full details of his changed Prospect Pro Wrestling match during the episode. He and Gorgeous Gregory are receiving an NWA JCP Tag Team Championship opportunity, and Gianni confidently predicts that Glenn Spectre will not leave with his championship. Mad Mike: From Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Mike learns that it is okay to be sad. From wrestling, he learns that WWE appears confused about Joe Hendry. He argues that Hendry's entire presentation is built around “say his name and he appears,” yet WWE repeatedly brings him out without anyone saying his name, cuts away from his entrance and presents his musical segments more like Elias. Mike believes this removes the elements audiences are already excited to see. Rizz: Rizz does not give a separate standalone lesson in the closing segment, but contributes to the discussion about WWE failing to preserve the established logic and audience appeal of Joe Hendry's character.
Pro wrestler Gianni Michael Emricko joins Sorg, Rizz and Mad Mike for an episode packed with WWE SummerSlam reactions, Pittsburgh independent wrestling news and a spoiler-heavy trip through Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The crew opens by asking a surprising question: Was SummerSlam more enjoyable than WrestleMania? They examine a second night filled with fan-service moments, major returns and championship developments. Topics include Chelsea Green's victory, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns seemingly closing another chapter of their shared history, CM Punk versus Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens returning to the championship picture, Nick Aldis stepping back into the ring, Dominik Mysterio's success in AAA and WWE's evolving relationship with lucha libre. Gianni also receives some major news live on the show. His scheduled match at Prospect Pro Wrestling has changed, and he and Gorgeous Gregory will now challenge The Troublemakers for the NWA JCP Tag Team Championship. Gianni responds with an impromptu message for the champions and explains why the Italian Strongman plans to bring NWA gold home. The conversation then turns toward Gianni's recent match with EFFY at 880 Wrestling, his growing list of appearances throughout the region and the practical lessons he has learned while building his wrestling career. His advice is simple: get in the car, attend shows, help with the ring and production, introduce yourself and become someone promoters and wrestlers enjoy having in the locker room. Sorg also reveals new details for Sorgstock, including a surprising battle between Psychedelic Dreams members Sammy Suntheimer and Billy the Alien, plus wrestling-theme music from Sykes. After an official spoiler warning, the crew dives deeply into Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Gianni gives the film a 9.6 and calls it one of the most authentically Spider-Man stories yet. The discussion covers Peter Parker's stripped-down life, the introduction of Jean Grey, Punisher's role, mutant technology, the Hulk battle, Ned's potentially significant handshake, Miles Morales speculation and possible connections to Secret Wars and the wider multiverse. The episode closes with the viral video of Beastman and Sam Adonis helping break up a festival fight, followed by “What We Learned,” where Mad Mike argues that WWE is misunderstanding the basic appeal of Joe Hendry. News Stories and Topics Discussed The original Mayhem crew reunites: Sorg welcomes Rizz and Mad Mike, with early conversation covering Mad Mike's LEGO Soundwave set, teaching and the increasingly responsible lives of the show's longtime hosts. SummerSlam versus WrestleMania: The panel considers whether SummerSlam delivered a more consistently entertaining weekend than WrestleMania. WWE production mistakes: A misspelled commercial-break graphic launches a discussion about live production errors, unrealistic expectations and why even major companies make visible mistakes. SummerSlam's fan-service-heavy second night: Chelsea Green's title victory, Baron Corbin's return and Kevin Owens reentering the championship picture make Sorg wonder whether someone secretly used his fantasy booking. Chelsea Green's championship moment: The crew celebrates Green's victory, the reaction from her fellow wrestlers and how her success contrasts with comments discussed from WWE: Unreal. Hell in a Cell: The match's violence, ring destruction and feud-ending atmosphere are praised as an effective use of the stipulation. Seth Rollins versus Roman Reigns: The match is viewed as a possible closing chapter for The Shield, with particular interest in what comes next for Seth and a more independent Roman Reigns. Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar: Gianni offers a wrestler's perspective on the decision not to perform a dangerous spot directly onto exposed wood. Roman Reigns and AAA: Roman's interaction with Rey Mysterio creates fantasy-booking possibilities involving TripleMania, Worlds Collide, Penta, Jacob Fatu and The Lucha Brothers. Solo Sikoa's changing audience reaction: The hosts discuss how the SummerSlam build helped Solo emerge as an entertaining and increasingly sympathetic figure. Dominik Mysterio's popularity: The panel argues that Dominik feels like a major star in AAA and deserves a larger, more consistent role on WWE programming. Nick Aldis versus Gunther: Aldis' return to the ring impresses the crew and sparks speculation about a longer in-ring run or a future match with Adam Pearce. CM Punk versus Cody Rhodes: The match receives a more measured defense than some online reactions, while Kevin Owens' return sets up a potentially excellent microphone-driven rivalry with Punk. Nikki Bella's heel turn: A possible injury to Brie Bella leads to fantasy booking involving Paige, AJ Lee and a potential legends-focused WarGames match. Liv Morgan versus IYO SKY: The opening match and its finishing sequence are highlighted as one of the weekend's strongest performances. SummerSlam attendance and location: The crew discusses tarped seating, the lack of a public attendance announcement and whether Minneapolis was an ideal destination for a major summer wrestling event. Sorgstock announcement: Sammy Suntheimer will face his Psychedelic Dreams partner Billy the Alien, raising questions about tension inside the team. Gianni's championship opportunity: Gianni and Gorgeous Gregory will challenge The Troublemakers for the NWA JCP Tag Team Championship at Prospect Pro Wrestling. Gianni's live promo: The Italian Strongman immediately delivers a message promising that the NWA championship will not remain on Glenn Spectre's shoulder. Wrestling EFFY at 880 Wrestling: Gianni explains how the crowd quickly sided with EFFY, forcing him to adjust and embrace being the heel during the match. Breaking into new wrestling promotions: Gianni recommends traveling, introducing yourself, helping with setup and stepping outside your normal comfort zone. Locker-room reputation: Being positive, safe and helpful can be as important as social-media numbers when promoters decide whom they want to book again. Avoiding unhealthy environments: Gianni explains that a negative locker room—or a place where he does not feel safe in the ring—is unlikely to receive a return visit. Spider-Man spoiler discussion: The crew praises the film's grounded version of Peter Parker, swinging sequences, action choreography and emotional tone. Jean Grey and the mutants: The movie's mutant storyline leads to discussion of Jean Grey, Phoenix references, inhibitor technology and the future of the MCU's X-Men. Punisher's role: The panel examines Punisher's hospital scenes, his public identity and how he fits into a world where Spider-Man has regained public support. Ned and Peter's handshake: The hosts debate whether Ned consciously remembers Peter or simply feels a lingering connection that he cannot explain. Miles Morales and the multiverse: Potential clues are connected to Beyond the Spider-Verse, Doomsday, Secret Wars and the possibility of Miles eventually entering live action. Marvel physical media: Mad Mike displays elaborate Marvel and Harry Potter box sets, prompting nostalgia for collector editions filled with props, files and hidden compartments. Additional movie discussion: The crew briefly reviews Backrooms, Obsession, Eternals, New Mutants, the Fox X-Men films and the Spider-Man video games. Beastman goes viral again: Video from Tacos and Tequila shows Beastman and Sam Adonis helping break up a real fight, inspiring the suggestion that venues should hire Beastman as security. What We Learned Sorg: Never start a fight when Beastman is nearby. After watching the viral festival video, Sorg's larger conclusion is that Beastman may be the most effective security option available. Gianni Michael Emricko: Gianni learns the full details of his changed Prospect Pro Wrestling match during the episode. He and Gorgeous Gregory are receiving an NWA JCP Tag Team Championship opportunity, and Gianni confidently predicts that Glenn Spectre will not leave with his championship. Mad Mike: From Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Mike learns that it is okay to be sad. From wrestling, he learns that WWE appears confused about Joe Hendry. He argues that Hendry's entire presentation is built around “say his name and he appears,” yet WWE repeatedly brings him out without anyone saying his name, cuts away from his entrance and presents his musical segments more like Elias. Mike believes this removes the elements audiences are already excited to see. Rizz: Rizz does not give a separate standalone lesson in the closing segment, but contributes to the discussion about WWE failing to preserve the established logic and audience appeal of Joe Hendry's character.
While WWE SummerSlam 2026 is in the books, Monday Night Raw delivered to a surprising degree -- and Getting Over is here to break down the developments! Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a second look at WWE SummerSlam [10:35], including pointed comments from CM Punk and Paul Levesque, before diving into The Main Event [10:30] tackling LA Knight confronting Roman Reigns, Jacob Fatu dog walking Royce Keys and both Becky Lynch and Stephanie Vaquer returning to attack Liv Morgan. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:42:00], including Bron Breakker eyeing Oba Femi, Lyra Valkyria being sidelined, Je'Von Evans showing out, Chad Gable celebrating and Haku leading the Tongans. 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!
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What brand's mascot would you choose to interrupt your big hometown title win? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing their thoughts on SummerSlam (07:17), and ask whether WWE made the right decisions (08:29). The guys discuss Roman Reigns's win over Seth Rollins in the main event of Night 2 (12:55), and Jon Moxley's place in their story (15:54). Next, David and Kaz move on to CM Punk's win over Cody Rhodes (20:47), and ask to what extent winning and losing in the main event of SummerSlam really matters (25:42). After that, David and Kaz go through which wrestlers' stock rose at SummerSlam (34:14), including Kevin Owens (37:39), and Solo Sikoa (40:33). Next, the guys discuss Danhausen's win over Dominik Mysterio (42:36), and Baron Corbin's win over Trick Williams (48:23). After that, Kaz takes a moment to talk about his experience listening to WWE Radio during SummerSlam (53:23). Following that, the guys give their takes on Gunther's win over Nick Aldis (57:13), Chelsea Green winning the interim WWE Women's Championship (59:26), Liv Morgan retaining her title over Iyo Sky (1:01:16), and Oba Femi's win over Brock Lesnar in Hell in a Cell (1:03:59). The show wraps up with some quick discussion about Fatal Influence's win over the Bella twins and Paige (1:12:07), what could be next for Penta (1:13:29), and the return of Randy Orton (1:17:20). Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz Nintendo: Power up your play with Nintendo Switch 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
WWE SummerSlam 2026 closed magnificently as Night 2 on Sunday ended an epic feud -- and Getting Over is here to break it down! Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini immediately tackle 2026 WWE SummerSlam results with grades and winners in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss Roman Reigns overcoming Seth Rollins and putting The Shield to rest; Kevin Owens making a surprise return against GUNTHER, Finn Balor and Sami Zayn; Chelsea Green shockingly emerging as Interim WWE Women's Champion in a ladder match, Chad Gable climbing the mountain against Penta and more. The guys wrap up the entirety WWE SummerSlam, covering match time concerns and what to expect for the rest of 2026. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube (@GettingOverCast).
Sean Ross Sapp (@SeanRossSapp) reviews night two of SummerSlam, August 8, 2026: -World Heavyweight Championship: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Seth Rollins -Interim WWE Women's Championship Ladder Match: Charlotte Flair vs. Jade Cargill vs. Chelsea Green vs. Tiffany Stratton vs. Lash Legend -Undisputed WWE Championship No. 1 Contender's Match: Finn Bálor vs. Sami Zayn -United States Championship: Trick Williams (c) vs. Baron Corbin -Intercontinental Championship: Penta (c) vs. Chad Gable -Danhausen vs. Dominik Mysterio: $100,000 of human monies on the line EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fightful Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! A MUST HAVE for wrestling fans! Watch all WWE shows with one Netflix subscription, and save HUNDREDS on AEW PPV events with a MYAEW subscription! If you want to bet on Wrestling, or any other sport, check out our new partner where we get ALL of our odds! https://mybookie.website/joinwithFIGHTFUL and use the promo code FIGHTFUL. Deposit $100, get $50. Go in with $200, and they'll make it $100! Buy two months of BlueChew Gold, and get the third for FREE with promo code FIGHTFUL! Visit BlueChew.com, code FIGHTFUL! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nate Lindberg and Paul Weigle discuss WWE Summerslam Night Two, including the return of Kevin Owens, Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins, Chad Gable vs. Penta, Chelsea Green vs. Tiffany Stratton vs. Jade Cargill vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Lash Legend, Danhausen vs. Dominik Mysterio, Trick Williams vs. Baron Corbin, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL and Official Dick Lazer. Use code TAVERN for 20% off at GFUEL.com and DickLazers.com. Episode 201 is headlined by our complete review of WWE SummerSlam 2026 as we're joined by JBugz from Rawdown to break down both nights of WWE's biggest event of the summer. From CM Punk retaining the Undisputed WWE Championship and Oba Femi defeating Brock Lesnar inside Hell in a Cell to Kevin Owens' shocking return, Chelsea Green becoming Interim Women's Champion, Chad Gable finally capturing his first singles championship, and Roman Reigns defeating Seth Rollins to retain the World Heavyweight Championship in the final chapter of their legendary rivalry, we cover every major match, surprise and storyline coming out of Minneapolis. We begin with Night 1, discussing Liv Morgan's successful Women's World Championship defense against Iyo Sky after her first title defense in roughly 100 days, LA Knight, Solo Sikoa and Royce Keys defeating Jacob Fatu and The Usos, Gunther submitting Nick Aldis in his first match back after three years, and Fatal Influence picking up the victory before The Bella Twins shocked everyone by turning on Paige. We also break down CM Punk's dramatic title defense over Cody Rhodes following Randy Orton's surprise return, the controversy surrounding the Night 1 main event, and Oba Femi defeating Brock Lesnar inside Hell in a Cell before receiving Lesnar's public endorsement as the future of WWE. Next, we shift our attention to Night 2 as Kevin Owens made his long-awaited in-ring return following neck surgery and immediately earned an Undisputed WWE Championship opportunity by winning a surprise Fatal Four-Way over Sami Zayn, Finn Bálor and Gunther. We also discuss Baron Corbin capturing the United States Championship from Trick Williams, Chelsea Green winning the Interim WWE Women's Championship in a chaotic Ladder Match, Danhausen defeating Dominik Mysterio in the Human Monies on a Pole Match, Chad Gable finally winning his first WWE singles championship by defeating Penta for the Intercontinental Championship in front of his hometown crowd, and Roman Reigns retaining the World Heavyweight Championship over Seth Rollins in an emotional 33-minute main event that ended with one final Shield fist bump between the longtime rivals. From there, we discuss Triple H's post-show comments, the Randy Orton factor heading into the Undisputed WWE Championship picture, Kevin Owens immediately becoming CM Punk's next challenger, what Roman Reigns' victory means after finally closing the book on his rivalry with Seth Rollins, Oba Femi's continued rise as one of WWE's biggest stars, what the weekend accomplished creatively, where WWE succeeded, where it fell short, and what SummerSlam means for the road ahead. Be sure to support the show and join our Patreon for just $2.99 a month at Patreon.com/TheTurnbuckleTavern for exclusive content. Follow us on social media @TurnbuckleTavern for all the latest updates. Until the following week, when we wine and dine with you kings and queens, stay out of the alley and away from the pork and beans. Good luck and good speed.
¡SummerSlam 2026 llegó a su espectacular final y aquí analizamos todo lo ocurrido en la Noche 2!Roman Reigns volvió a demostrar por qué muchos lo consideran el GOAT al derrotar finalmente a Seth Rollins en un cierre lleno de drama. Además, Kevin Owens hizo su esperado regreso para convertirse en el nuevo retador al Campeonato de WWE, Chelsea Green conquistó el Campeonato Interino Femenino en una caótica lucha de escaleras y Chad Gable se coronó nuevo Campeón Intercontinental.También hablamos de la victoria de Baron Corbin y como se convirtio en el campeon de los Estados Unidos, el combate entre Dominik Mysterio y Danhausen, los momentos más impactantes de la noche, las mejores luchas, las sorpresas, lo que funcionó, lo que no y las consecuencias rumbo a los próximos eventos de WWE.¿Fue SummerSlam 2026 uno de los mejores eventos del año? Déjanos tu opinión en los comentarios.Suscríbete a 100% Wrestling Podcast para más reviews, noticias, análisis y cobertura de WWE, AEW y todo el mundo de la lucha libre.#WWE #SummerSlam #KevinOwens
SummerSlam weekend has finally arrived in the YLP Realm and the biggest party of the summer is just getting started!On this week's episode of the YLP Podcast, Mr. YLP Himself provides an update on the G1 Climax 36 tournament, including who leads the A and B Blocks, and how Mr. YLP's predictions are looking in terms of the G1 Climax Finals weekend. Also, Mr. YLP brings back The 3 Count, including news on why Sting vs The Undertaker never happened in the WWE, and Dominik Mysterio explaining why El Grande Americano is over in AAA.Lastly, Mr. YLP tests his booking knowledge by playing 5 Star Booker, to see if he truly knows ball when it comes to putting together a show. FOLLOW MR. YLP ON: Instagram - @ylp_podcast | X - @YLPerspectiveEMAIL MR. YLP AT: younglionsperspective@gmail.comBUY YOUR YLP & WAR MERCH HERE: wrestle-addict-radio.shop.fourthwall.com
Monday Night Raw fell flat. SummerSlam should be the biggest party of the summer, but can it live up to the hype? Plus, Dominik Mysterio joined El Ojo.
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Can you name any champion in WWE history that went longer without defending their title than Liv Morgan? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing David's newly released book, ‘Why Hulk Hogan Matters' (03:35), and whether it's a spiritual successor to David's last book, ‘The Squared Circle' (06:43). Following that, the guys give a brief review of 'AEW Dynamite' (12:46), focusing on Willow Nightingale's championship celebration (13:09) and the show-closing promo between Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay (16:23). Next, David and Kaz dive into their SummerSlam picks and predictions (27:57), starting with the Undisputed WWE Championship match between CM Punk and Cody Rhodes (31:10). After that, the guys move on to the Hell in a Cell match between Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar (40:24), the Women's World Championship match between Iyo Sky and Liv Morgan (43:16), the United States Championship match between Trick Williams and Baron Corbin (47:58), and the Intercontinental Championship match between Penta and Chad Gable (49:52). The show wraps up with David and Kaz giving their predictions for Gunther's grudge match against 'Smackdown' GM Nick Aldis (53:46), The World Heavyweight Championship match between Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins (58:17), the no. 1 contender match between Finn Balor and Sami Zayn (1:01:14), the Human Monies on a Pole match between Dominik Mysterio and Danhausen (1:02:45), the trios match with LA Knight, Solo Sikoa, and Royce Keys vs. the Bloodline (1:05:42), and the Interim WWE Women's Championship ladder match between Tiffany Stratton, Jade Cargill, Charlotte Flair, Chelsea Green, and a mystery opponent (1:08:18). Order David's book ‘Why Hulk Hogan Matters' here! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Host: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
WWE is steaming toward SummerSlam with AAA and NXT bolstered before multiple shows and lights flashing for AEW All In 2026 -- and Getting Over is here to break it down! Host Adam Silverstein opens with news [3:10] on WWE SummerSlam 2026 and the ESPN deal before tackling three weeks of AAA [16:50], including a huge move for Dominik Mysterio against El Grande Americano and setup for TripleMania 34. "The Silver King" next hits NXT [35:30], where Grayson Waller returned with a pipe bomb, Cruz Montana set the stage for his WWE run and the women showed out, before diving into AEW [58:35] -- featuring Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay and Willow Nightingale vs. Mercedes Mone heating up dramatically for All In -- and a month of TNA [1:18:40]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
SummerSlam predictions are HERE! I'm breaking down every match on the SummerSlam match card — including Roman Reigns vs Seth Rollins, CM Punk vs Cody Rhodes, Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi in Hell in a Cell, IYO SKY vs Liv Morgan, Gunther vs Nick Aldis, and more — sharing who I think wins and WHY. I cover the full build to each match, the storylines heading in, and my final picks for every championship and rivalry on the card. Let me know your predictions in the comments!
WWE finally books SummerSlam & all roads lead to ALL INafter AEW Redemption.ALL OUR LINKS: https://linktr.ee/KOTR_PodcastMERCHANDISE STORE: https://wrestle-addict-radio-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/kings-of-the-rings-podcast TWITTER (X): https://twitter.com/KOTR_PodcastINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kotr_podcast/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/KOTRPodcast/DISCORD: https://discord.gg/5ggSgjGeaR FOLLOW WRESTLE ADDICT RADIO: https://linktr.ee/wrestleaddictradioOFFICIAL WAR MERCHANDISE: https://wrestle-addict-radio-shop.fourthwall.com Beats by AO Baker of The Signature Move Show (00:00) Intro(04:40) AEW Redemption Review(11:05) Mike Santana joins NXT(16:05) WWE Radio on Sirius XM (23:05) WWE SummerSlam Preview(24:15) World Heavyweight Championship(35:45) Undisputed WWE Championship(39:35) Hell in a Cell(46:20) Interim WWE Women's Championship Ladder Match(52:15) Women's World Championship(58:00) Intercontinental Championship(01:02:15) Gunther vs Nick Aldis(01:08:30) United States Championship(01:13:40) Six Man Tag Match(01:15:40) Danhausen vs Dominik Mysterio(01:20:30) Sami Zayn vs Finn Balor(01:25:00) Six Women Tag Match(01:29:00) Crown It SummerSlam(01:34:15) Outro
With WWE Summerslam slated for this weekend, Chris & Kevin did a preview “The Biggest Party of Summer.” Though they like Danhausen, Chris & Kevin talk about how he is overexposed with Dominik Mysterio. Starting with Chad Gable vs Penta, your hosts talk about weird feuds due to baby face and heel alignment. Since the […] The post Stunt Granny Audio 1178 – Summerslam Preview appeared first on Stunt Granny.
WWE SummerSlam 2026 features a loaded card with a lackluster build -- and Getting Over is here to break it down! Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into our signature WWE SummerSlam ultimate preview tackling all 12 matches with predictions for Night 1 [48:20] and Night 2 [1:38:30]: Will CM Punk and Roman Reigns respectively thwart Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins? How will Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar in Hell in a Cell play out? What should be expected from GUNTHER vs. Nick Aldis? Are surprises in store after Liv Morgan vs. IYO SKY and the interim women's championship ladder match? Is Chad Gable definitely going over Penta? The Silver King" and "Vintage" also hit The Main Event [11:00] and The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [23:40] from WWE. 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!
SummerSlam returns to a two-night format for the first time in years, and Matt breaks down the loaded U.S. Bank Stadium card in Minneapolis. The show dives into every marquee matchup: Roman Reigns defending the World Heavyweight Championship against Seth Rollins in a Shield-rivalry rematch, CM Punk putting the Undisputed WWE Championship on the line against Cody Rhodes, and Brock Lesnar squaring off with Oba Femi inside Hell in a Cell in what many believe could be Lesnar's true retirement match. Add in Gunther vs. a returning Nick Aldis, Dominik Mysterio vs. Danhausen, Chad Gable vs. Penta for the Intercontinental Championship, a stacked Bloodline six-man tag, and Liv Morgan defending the Women's World Championship against IYO SKY, and this preview covers every angle heading into the “Biggest Party of the Summer.”Tap into Episode 774 of the Productive Conversations Podcast—available now on all podcast platforms and YouTubeWhy do a WWE Pod? (2:34)WWE Unreal (6:45)Roman vs Seth (15:50)Cody vs Cm Punk (22:30)Oba vs Brock (30:15)Gunther vs Nick Aldis (38:15)Dom vs Danhuasen (41:45)Chad Gable vs Penta (45:00)LA Knight & Solo & Royce vs The bloodline (50:12)Liv Morgan vs Iyo Skye (56:00)Women's title match (58:12)Other things going on in wrestling (1:03:10)Best way to contact our host is by emailing him at productiveconversationspodcast@gmail.com or mbrown3212@gmail.com Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/productive-conversations-with-matt-brown/id1535871441 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qCsxuzYYoeqALrWu4x4Kb YouTube: @Productive_Conversations Linktree:https://linktr.ee/productiveconversations
SummerSlam heads to Minneapolis for two nights and 12 matches—and WWE has some huge decisions to make. Battle and Josh predict the complete card, including CM Punk defending against Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns facing Seth Rollins and Brock Lesnar battling Oba Femi inside Hell in a Cell. Could Cody finally turn heel? Is Brock walking into his final match? Does Nick Aldis return to the ring for good—and is Chelsea Green the perfect person to leave Minneapolis with the interim championship? Listen to the full Battleground Podcast SummerSlam preview, make your picks and follow @battlegroundpodcast for coverage from Minneapolis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's WWE SummerSlam season, and Ryan Gray is joined by a rotation of fellow wrestling fans to preview every match on the card! Ryan and Richie Mars discuss LA Knight, Solo Sikoa & Royce Keys vs The Usos & Jacob Fatu at SummerSlam. Ryan and Kathy Enriquez discuss Danhausen vs Dominik Mysterio at SummerSlam. Ryan and UConn Jack discuss Liv Morgan vs Iyo Sky, for the WWE Women's Title at SummerSlam. Ryan and Brandon Janeau discuss Chad Gable vs Penta for the Intercontinental Title at SummerSlam. Ryan and Tony Richards discuss Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi inside Hell in a Cell at SummerSlam. Ryan and Mike from the Probably Wr❌ng Podcast discuss Sami Zayn vs Finn Balor at SummerSlam. Ryan and Mike Rossi discuss Paige & The Bella Twins vs Fatal Influence at SummerSlam.
Episode 197 of Wrestling Tonight is LIVE! Acefield Retro is joined by JBugz of The Rawdown for our biggest SummerSlam preview of the year as we break down everything you need to know before WWE's biggest event of the summer. SummerSlam 2026 takes place across two nights on August 1 and August 2 from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. We go match by match through the full card, examining every rivalry, every championship picture, and every storyline that has brought WWE to one of the most anticipated premium live events of the year. We dive deep into Roman Reigns defending the World Heavyweight Championship against Seth Rollins as their decade-long rivalry reaches another defining chapter. We also break down CM Punk defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes, Oba Femi colliding with Brock Lesnar inside Hell in a Cell, Liv Morgan defending the Women's World Championship against Iyo Sky, Chad Gable challenging Penta for the Intercontinental Championship in his hometown, the latest chapter in The Bloodline civil war, Nick Aldis stepping into a WWE ring for the first time, Danhausen's bizarre $100,000 showdown with Dominik Mysterio, the Interim WWE Women's Championship Ladder Match, Sami Zayn's road back to the world title picture, and every other announced match on the SummerSlam card. We also count down our Top 5 Greatest SummerSlam Moments of All Time, revisiting the unforgettable matches, shocking twists, emotional victories, legendary returns, and defining moments that helped make SummerSlam "The Biggest Party of the Summer." Plus, we share plenty of honorable mentions and debate which moments deserve a place among the greatest in WWE history. If you're getting ready for SummerSlam weekend, this is your complete guide to every major story heading into Minneapolis. As always, we'd love to hear from you. What are your Top 5 SummerSlam moments of all time? Which match are you most excited for this year, and what are your biggest predictions for SummerSlam 2026? Let us know in the comments! Turnbuckle Tavern is proudly powered by G FUEL, the clean, zero-sugar, zero-crash energy formula built for wrestling fans, gamers, creators, and anyone looking to stay energized. Save 20% on your order at GFUEL.com with promo code TAVERN. We're also sponsored by Official Dick Lazers. Whether you're looking for the ultimate prank gift or just want to be the funniest person in the room, head over to DickLazers.com and use promo code TAVERN to save 20% on your order.
WWE SummerSlam 2026 is slowly being built with serious issues remaining -- and Getting Over is here to break it all down! Host Adam Silverstein tackles a WWE Saturday Night's Main Event second look [3:20] before welcoming co-host Chris Vannini to cover WWE news [7:55] on WrestleMania 43 and dive into The Main Event [29:00] focusing on CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes warming up, the futures of LA Knight and Jacob Fatu, plus WWE's women's booking somehow getting worse with Rhea Ripley ruled out. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then analyze The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:18:05] on Bron Breakker and The Vision, Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar, Liv Morgan and IYO SKY, Danhausen and Dominik Mysterio, Penta and Chad Gable, plus much more. 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.
WWE Tag-Team Champion Austin Theory joins the boys to discuss his strange relationship with Vince McMahon, beating John Cena at WrestleMania 39, his beef with Roman Reigns