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Pro wrestling referee Matty Bombay joins the show and chats growing up in Connecticut, sports as a kid, discovering professional wrestling in his youth, how he decided to become a referee as well as talking the promotions he's worked for such as Alley Fights, PAPW, BST, Pure Vanguard Wrestling and talks some of the competitors he's had the opportunity to be in the ring with such as ECW legend Little Guido, Donovan Dijak, Jeremy LaCroix, Corey Duke and so much more!
The “Neon Ninja” Facade joins Sorg and Mad Mike for a wide-ranging Wrestling Mayhem Show covering championship drama, lucha libre, JCW's evolution, Power Slap controversy, and the importance of remembering why wrestling is supposed to be fun. The show opens with Chelsea Green's emotional response to suffering an orbital injury immediately after her championship victory. The crew praises Green's fiery babyface promo, the crowd's investment in her journey, and WWE's decision to give her 30 days to return and defend the title. They also examine the strength of WWE's women's championships, Fatal Influence's fast rise, and Facade's personal experience working with Green earlier in her career. WWE's growing relationship with AAA leads to a larger lucha discussion. The hosts consider a potential Penta–Rey Fenix tournament final, Roman Reigns wrestling in Mexico, El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr.'s Raw appearance, the AAA Cruiserweight Championship appearing on NXT, and WWE adjusting its schedule around football and other media partnerships. The independent wrestling roundup includes 2PW's Battle of the Barrel, RWA's upcoming Renegade Rumble, and the final two Sorgstock match announcements: Brianna Bands against Reese Hayes and The Runway against Wild Wild South. Facade then looks ahead to the Gathering of the Juggalos and Bloodymania. He discusses JCW's transition from chaotic, insider-driven wrestling toward a more polished and accessible product—without abandoning attractions like Gore Games. Most importantly, Facade previews his three-way JCW World Heavyweight Championship opportunity against Josh Bishop and JCW American Champion Father Bronson. The conversation shifts to Facade's latest Power Slap appearance. He explains accepting the fight on extremely short notice, cutting nearly ten pounds, entering without a full training camp, and being knocked out by a clean strike from Power Slap opponent Bougie. Facade also raises concerns about how a referee repositioned his stance immediately before the slap, discusses competitor safety, and reveals what it would take to bring him back. Finally, “What We Learned” covers Rey Mysterio's seemingly ageless performance against Chad Gable, CM Punk's misguided promo material against Kevin Owens, the latest Bloodline power structure, and Sorg rediscovering his enthusiasm for wrestling at a relaxed community show. News stories and topics Chelsea Green's injury and breakout promo Green suffered a broken orbital bone shortly after winning her championship. Nick Aldis gave her 30 days to recover, find a protective mask, and defend the title. Mad Mike calls her response one of WWE's strongest pure babyface promos in years. The panel believes the injury angle may strengthen her connection with the audience. Facade recalls managing Green and praises her personality and professionalism. WWE's women's championship scene The hosts discuss the momentum surrounding WWE's women's singles titles. Fatal Influence's rapid rise and championship success receive particular attention. Chelsea Green and Tiffany Stratton's recent involvement is examined. Wrestling's greatest ring slides The Usos' synchronized slides spark a debate about the best entrances into the ring. Paul London, The Rock, John Cena, and Titus O'Neil enter the conversation. The tangent expands into Samoan wrestling families and their shared athletic traits. WWE and AAA's lucha crossover The crew anticipates a possible Penta versus Rey Fenix tournament final. Roman Reigns' scheduled appearance in Mexico adds importance to the tournament. El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. and El Fiscal appearing on Raw are discussed. The AAA Cruiserweight Championship continuing on NXT is viewed as a natural extension of the partnership. Michael Cole's difficulty with lucha names becomes a running joke. WWE programming and scheduling The panel discusses double tapings and earlier Raw start times. WWE's relationship with ESPN and the challenge of competing with Monday Night Football are considered. The hosts note how wrestling scheduling increasingly works around larger sports partnerships. CM Punk visiting an NXT live event Punk's surprise appearance and physical interaction with Myles Borne are discussed. The group jokes about Punk choosing a small Florida live event over other cities. Independent wrestling roundup TNF's Lethal Lottery and recent surprises receive a plug. 2PW's Battle of the Barrel featured four matches at a West Homestead fire department event. Matches included Jason Tyler versus Phillip Archer, Paul Atlas and Marshall Gambino against Gory and Super Hentai, and Dennis Gregory versus Zach Nystrom. Little Ginge's appearance with Chest Flexor is highlighted. RWA's upcoming Renegade Rumble is previewed. Final Sorgstock match announcements Brianna Bands will face amateur-wrestling standout Reese Hayes. The Runway will meet the newly presented team of Shelby Wylde and Georgia South, Wild Wild South. Sorg explains his goal of presenting fresh matches and unfamiliar combinations. Facade versus Ricochet A viewer asks for a complete Facade–Ricochet rivalry. Facade remembers facing Ricochet in a chaotic CZW Aerial Assault match that also featured Ruckus and AR Fox. He confirms that Ricochet was already remarkably smooth and welcomes another match. JCW's evolution The group contrasts older, loosely produced Gathering matches with JCW's current presentation. Facade argues that a more accessible product can attract viewers outside established Juggalo culture. Dangerous stipulations are now more effective when used for meaningful stories instead of appearing automatically. Gore Games is presented as the major violent spectacle on the Bloodymania card. Gathering of the Juggalos memories Sorg and Facade recall poorly lit matches, rings moved by heavy equipment, flashlight wrestling, and shows continuing until sunrise. They discuss how audiences have learned that throwing objects can prevent wrestlers from delivering the performances fans want. Faygo memories, vintage branding, and earlier JCW experiences provide several side trips. Facade's JCW World Championship opportunity Facade explains his path through the JCW American Championship picture. He will challenge World Champion Josh Bishop in a three-way also involving American Champion Father Bronson. A winner-take-all stipulation is discussed as a possibility, not a confirmed match rule. Facade hopes Vanilla Ice might provide a live “Ninja Rap” entrance. Bloodymania card The discussed lineup includes James Storm and Cocaine versus Mr. Anderson and Stephon Smith. Sonny Kiss, Haley J, J-Rod, Mickey Knuckles, Caleb Konley, Kerry Morton, EC3, Willie Mack, Too Tough Tony, Yabo the Clown, Ruffo the Clown, Donovan Dijak, Big Vito, and others are mentioned. Bloodymania will stream free on YouTube at approximately 2 a.m. Eastern Saturday morning. Facade's short-notice Power Slap fight Facade received the call while teaching at a parkour gym. He accepted only days before the event without a dedicated training camp. He reduced his weight from approximately 179 pounds to 169.5. He expected the striking order to be redrawn but learned he would have to receive the first slap. Facade believes the referee moved him out of his trained defensive posture before the strike. He credits Bougie with delivering a legitimate, clean slap and holds no personal animosity toward him. Facade is reluctant to compete again unless he receives the first strike. Power Slap safety and officiating Other competitors' experiences are used to question defensive positioning and officiating consistency. A broken arm, fighters declining unsafe situations, and commentary that ignored Facade's short-notice status are discussed. Raj Dhesi's victory over Jake Hager is highlighted as an emotional comeback. The sport's growing international schedule and involvement of wrestlers, athletes, and online creators are examined. Wrestlers finding opportunities elsewhere Power Slap, Banana Ball, American Gladiators, MMA, and visual art are presented as alternate paths. The hosts appreciate seeing wrestlers turn their personalities and athletic skills into new opportunities. “What We Learned” breakdown The chat's lesson: Solo Sikoa works surprisingly well as a babyface, while Roman Reigns' order preventing Jacob Fatu from attacking LA Knight explains Jacob's unusual inaction. The Usos also appear to have become Roman's clear seconds-in-command. Professor T-Pop's lesson: Rey Mysterio still refuses to age. His match with Chad Gable delivered match-of-the-year-level lucha action, while Gable's increasing ability to blur the line between himself and El Grande Americano continues to strengthen the character. Mad Mike's lesson: Even experienced talkers sometimes need stronger boundaries or scripting. CM Punk's endometriosis reference during his exchange with Kevin Owens was confusing, needlessly insensitive, and weaker than the material available within the story. Mike believes Owens is carrying the more effective side of the feud. Sorg's lesson: Wrestling is most rewarding when there is still room to experience it as a fan. Attending the relaxed 2PW fire department show—without being responsible for the entire production—helped him reconnect with old friends and remember what drew him to wrestling. Facade's extension of the lesson: Wrestling has taken him from local shows to touring with musicians and competing in unexpected arenas. His advice is to pause, recognize those opportunities, and appreciate where the work has led. The larger takeaway: A passion project can become so focused on logistics and business that the passion disappears. Everyone involved should remember that they choose to be there, protect their energy, and leave situations that no longer justify the cost.
The “Neon Ninja” Facade joins Sorg and Mad Mike for a wide-ranging Wrestling Mayhem Show covering championship drama, lucha libre, JCW's evolution, Power Slap controversy, and the importance of remembering why wrestling is supposed to be fun. The show opens with Chelsea Green's emotional response to suffering an orbital injury immediately after her championship victory. The crew praises Green's fiery babyface promo, the crowd's investment in her journey, and WWE's decision to give her 30 days to return and defend the title. They also examine the strength of WWE's women's championships, Fatal Influence's fast rise, and Facade's personal experience working with Green earlier in her career. WWE's growing relationship with AAA leads to a larger lucha discussion. The hosts consider a potential Penta–Rey Fenix tournament final, Roman Reigns wrestling in Mexico, El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr.'s Raw appearance, the AAA Cruiserweight Championship appearing on NXT, and WWE adjusting its schedule around football and other media partnerships. The independent wrestling roundup includes 2PW's Battle of the Barrel, RWA's upcoming Renegade Rumble, and the final two Sorgstock match announcements: Brianna Bands against Reese Hayes and The Runway against Wild Wild South. Facade then looks ahead to the Gathering of the Juggalos and Bloodymania. He discusses JCW's transition from chaotic, insider-driven wrestling toward a more polished and accessible product—without abandoning attractions like Gore Games. Most importantly, Facade previews his three-way JCW World Heavyweight Championship opportunity against Josh Bishop and JCW American Champion Father Bronson. The conversation shifts to Facade's latest Power Slap appearance. He explains accepting the fight on extremely short notice, cutting nearly ten pounds, entering without a full training camp, and being knocked out by a clean strike from Power Slap opponent Bougie. Facade also raises concerns about how a referee repositioned his stance immediately before the slap, discusses competitor safety, and reveals what it would take to bring him back. Finally, “What We Learned” covers Rey Mysterio's seemingly ageless performance against Chad Gable, CM Punk's misguided promo material against Kevin Owens, the latest Bloodline power structure, and Sorg rediscovering his enthusiasm for wrestling at a relaxed community show. News stories and topics Chelsea Green's injury and breakout promo Green suffered a broken orbital bone shortly after winning her championship. Nick Aldis gave her 30 days to recover, find a protective mask, and defend the title. Mad Mike calls her response one of WWE's strongest pure babyface promos in years. The panel believes the injury angle may strengthen her connection with the audience. Facade recalls managing Green and praises her personality and professionalism. WWE's women's championship scene The hosts discuss the momentum surrounding WWE's women's singles titles. Fatal Influence's rapid rise and championship success receive particular attention. Chelsea Green and Tiffany Stratton's recent involvement is examined. Wrestling's greatest ring slides The Usos' synchronized slides spark a debate about the best entrances into the ring. Paul London, The Rock, John Cena, and Titus O'Neil enter the conversation. The tangent expands into Samoan wrestling families and their shared athletic traits. WWE and AAA's lucha crossover The crew anticipates a possible Penta versus Rey Fenix tournament final. Roman Reigns' scheduled appearance in Mexico adds importance to the tournament. El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. and El Fiscal appearing on Raw are discussed. The AAA Cruiserweight Championship continuing on NXT is viewed as a natural extension of the partnership. Michael Cole's difficulty with lucha names becomes a running joke. WWE programming and scheduling The panel discusses double tapings and earlier Raw start times. WWE's relationship with ESPN and the challenge of competing with Monday Night Football are considered. The hosts note how wrestling scheduling increasingly works around larger sports partnerships. CM Punk visiting an NXT live event Punk's surprise appearance and physical interaction with Myles Borne are discussed. The group jokes about Punk choosing a small Florida live event over other cities. Independent wrestling roundup TNF's Lethal Lottery and recent surprises receive a plug. 2PW's Battle of the Barrel featured four matches at a West Homestead fire department event. Matches included Jason Tyler versus Phillip Archer, Paul Atlas and Marshall Gambino against Gory and Super Hentai, and Dennis Gregory versus Zach Nystrom. Little Ginge's appearance with Chest Flexor is highlighted. RWA's upcoming Renegade Rumble is previewed. Final Sorgstock match announcements Brianna Bands will face amateur-wrestling standout Reese Hayes. The Runway will meet the newly presented team of Shelby Wylde and Georgia South, Wild Wild South. Sorg explains his goal of presenting fresh matches and unfamiliar combinations. Facade versus Ricochet A viewer asks for a complete Facade–Ricochet rivalry. Facade remembers facing Ricochet in a chaotic CZW Aerial Assault match that also featured Ruckus and AR Fox. He confirms that Ricochet was already remarkably smooth and welcomes another match. JCW's evolution The group contrasts older, loosely produced Gathering matches with JCW's current presentation. Facade argues that a more accessible product can attract viewers outside established Juggalo culture. Dangerous stipulations are now more effective when used for meaningful stories instead of appearing automatically. Gore Games is presented as the major violent spectacle on the Bloodymania card. Gathering of the Juggalos memories Sorg and Facade recall poorly lit matches, rings moved by heavy equipment, flashlight wrestling, and shows continuing until sunrise. They discuss how audiences have learned that throwing objects can prevent wrestlers from delivering the performances fans want. Faygo memories, vintage branding, and earlier JCW experiences provide several side trips. Facade's JCW World Championship opportunity Facade explains his path through the JCW American Championship picture. He will challenge World Champion Josh Bishop in a three-way also involving American Champion Father Bronson. A winner-take-all stipulation is discussed as a possibility, not a confirmed match rule. Facade hopes Vanilla Ice might provide a live “Ninja Rap” entrance. Bloodymania card The discussed lineup includes James Storm and Cocaine versus Mr. Anderson and Stephon Smith. Sonny Kiss, Haley J, J-Rod, Mickey Knuckles, Caleb Konley, Kerry Morton, EC3, Willie Mack, Too Tough Tony, Yabo the Clown, Ruffo the Clown, Donovan Dijak, Big Vito, and others are mentioned. Bloodymania will stream free on YouTube at approximately 2 a.m. Eastern Saturday morning. Facade's short-notice Power Slap fight Facade received the call while teaching at a parkour gym. He accepted only days before the event without a dedicated training camp. He reduced his weight from approximately 179 pounds to 169.5. He expected the striking order to be redrawn but learned he would have to receive the first slap. Facade believes the referee moved him out of his trained defensive posture before the strike. He credits Bougie with delivering a legitimate, clean slap and holds no personal animosity toward him. Facade is reluctant to compete again unless he receives the first strike. Power Slap safety and officiating Other competitors' experiences are used to question defensive positioning and officiating consistency. A broken arm, fighters declining unsafe situations, and commentary that ignored Facade's short-notice status are discussed. Raj Dhesi's victory over Jake Hager is highlighted as an emotional comeback. The sport's growing international schedule and involvement of wrestlers, athletes, and online creators are examined. Wrestlers finding opportunities elsewhere Power Slap, Banana Ball, American Gladiators, MMA, and visual art are presented as alternate paths. The hosts appreciate seeing wrestlers turn their personalities and athletic skills into new opportunities. “What We Learned” breakdown The chat's lesson: Solo Sikoa works surprisingly well as a babyface, while Roman Reigns' order preventing Jacob Fatu from attacking LA Knight explains Jacob's unusual inaction. The Usos also appear to have become Roman's clear seconds-in-command. Professor T-Pop's lesson: Rey Mysterio still refuses to age. His match with Chad Gable delivered match-of-the-year-level lucha action, while Gable's increasing ability to blur the line between himself and El Grande Americano continues to strengthen the character. Mad Mike's lesson: Even experienced talkers sometimes need stronger boundaries or scripting. CM Punk's endometriosis reference during his exchange with Kevin Owens was confusing, needlessly insensitive, and weaker than the material available within the story. Mike believes Owens is carrying the more effective side of the feud. Sorg's lesson: Wrestling is most rewarding when there is still room to experience it as a fan. Attending the relaxed 2PW fire department show—without being responsible for the entire production—helped him reconnect with old friends and remember what drew him to wrestling. Facade's extension of the lesson: Wrestling has taken him from local shows to touring with musicians and competing in unexpected arenas. His advice is to pause, recognize those opportunities, and appreciate where the work has led. The larger takeaway: A passion project can become so focused on logistics and business that the passion disappears. Everyone involved should remember that they choose to be there, protect their energy, and leave situations that no longer justify the cost.
The “Neon Ninja” Facade joins Sorg and Mad Mike for a wide-ranging Wrestling Mayhem Show covering championship drama, lucha libre, JCW's evolution, Power Slap controversy, and the importance of remembering why wrestling is supposed to be fun. The show opens with Chelsea Green's emotional response to suffering an orbital injury immediately after her championship victory. The crew praises Green's fiery babyface promo, the crowd's investment in her journey, and WWE's decision to give her 30 days to return and defend the title. They also examine the strength of WWE's women's championships, Fatal Influence's fast rise, and Facade's personal experience working with Green earlier in her career. WWE's growing relationship with AAA leads to a larger lucha discussion. The hosts consider a potential Penta–Rey Fenix tournament final, Roman Reigns wrestling in Mexico, El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr.'s Raw appearance, the AAA Cruiserweight Championship appearing on NXT, and WWE adjusting its schedule around football and other media partnerships. The independent wrestling roundup includes 2PW's Battle of the Barrel, RWA's upcoming Renegade Rumble, and the final two Sorgstock match announcements: Brianna Bands against Reese Hayes and The Runway against Wild Wild South. Facade then looks ahead to the Gathering of the Juggalos and Bloodymania. He discusses JCW's transition from chaotic, insider-driven wrestling toward a more polished and accessible product—without abandoning attractions like Gore Games. Most importantly, Facade previews his three-way JCW World Heavyweight Championship opportunity against Josh Bishop and JCW American Champion Father Bronson. The conversation shifts to Facade's latest Power Slap appearance. He explains accepting the fight on extremely short notice, cutting nearly ten pounds, entering without a full training camp, and being knocked out by a clean strike from Power Slap opponent Bougie. Facade also raises concerns about how a referee repositioned his stance immediately before the slap, discusses competitor safety, and reveals what it would take to bring him back. Finally, “What We Learned” covers Rey Mysterio's seemingly ageless performance against Chad Gable, CM Punk's misguided promo material against Kevin Owens, the latest Bloodline power structure, and Sorg rediscovering his enthusiasm for wrestling at a relaxed community show. News stories and topics Chelsea Green's injury and breakout promo Green suffered a broken orbital bone shortly after winning her championship. Nick Aldis gave her 30 days to recover, find a protective mask, and defend the title. Mad Mike calls her response one of WWE's strongest pure babyface promos in years. The panel believes the injury angle may strengthen her connection with the audience. Facade recalls managing Green and praises her personality and professionalism. WWE's women's championship scene The hosts discuss the momentum surrounding WWE's women's singles titles. Fatal Influence's rapid rise and championship success receive particular attention. Chelsea Green and Tiffany Stratton's recent involvement is examined. Wrestling's greatest ring slides The Usos' synchronized slides spark a debate about the best entrances into the ring. Paul London, The Rock, John Cena, and Titus O'Neil enter the conversation. The tangent expands into Samoan wrestling families and their shared athletic traits. WWE and AAA's lucha crossover The crew anticipates a possible Penta versus Rey Fenix tournament final. Roman Reigns' scheduled appearance in Mexico adds importance to the tournament. El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. and El Fiscal appearing on Raw are discussed. The AAA Cruiserweight Championship continuing on NXT is viewed as a natural extension of the partnership. Michael Cole's difficulty with lucha names becomes a running joke. WWE programming and scheduling The panel discusses double tapings and earlier Raw start times. WWE's relationship with ESPN and the challenge of competing with Monday Night Football are considered. The hosts note how wrestling scheduling increasingly works around larger sports partnerships. CM Punk visiting an NXT live event Punk's surprise appearance and physical interaction with Myles Borne are discussed. The group jokes about Punk choosing a small Florida live event over other cities. Independent wrestling roundup TNF's Lethal Lottery and recent surprises receive a plug. 2PW's Battle of the Barrel featured four matches at a West Homestead fire department event. Matches included Jason Tyler versus Phillip Archer, Paul Atlas and Marshall Gambino against Gory and Super Hentai, and Dennis Gregory versus Zach Nystrom. Little Ginge's appearance with Chest Flexor is highlighted. RWA's upcoming Renegade Rumble is previewed. Final Sorgstock match announcements Brianna Bands will face amateur-wrestling standout Reese Hayes. The Runway will meet the newly presented team of Shelby Wylde and Georgia South, Wild Wild South. Sorg explains his goal of presenting fresh matches and unfamiliar combinations. Facade versus Ricochet A viewer asks for a complete Facade–Ricochet rivalry. Facade remembers facing Ricochet in a chaotic CZW Aerial Assault match that also featured Ruckus and AR Fox. He confirms that Ricochet was already remarkably smooth and welcomes another match. JCW's evolution The group contrasts older, loosely produced Gathering matches with JCW's current presentation. Facade argues that a more accessible product can attract viewers outside established Juggalo culture. Dangerous stipulations are now more effective when used for meaningful stories instead of appearing automatically. Gore Games is presented as the major violent spectacle on the Bloodymania card. Gathering of the Juggalos memories Sorg and Facade recall poorly lit matches, rings moved by heavy equipment, flashlight wrestling, and shows continuing until sunrise. They discuss how audiences have learned that throwing objects can prevent wrestlers from delivering the performances fans want. Faygo memories, vintage branding, and earlier JCW experiences provide several side trips. Facade's JCW World Championship opportunity Facade explains his path through the JCW American Championship picture. He will challenge World Champion Josh Bishop in a three-way also involving American Champion Father Bronson. A winner-take-all stipulation is discussed as a possibility, not a confirmed match rule. Facade hopes Vanilla Ice might provide a live “Ninja Rap” entrance. Bloodymania card The discussed lineup includes James Storm and Cocaine versus Mr. Anderson and Stephon Smith. Sonny Kiss, Haley J, J-Rod, Mickey Knuckles, Caleb Konley, Kerry Morton, EC3, Willie Mack, Too Tough Tony, Yabo the Clown, Ruffo the Clown, Donovan Dijak, Big Vito, and others are mentioned. Bloodymania will stream free on YouTube at approximately 2 a.m. Eastern Saturday morning. Facade's short-notice Power Slap fight Facade received the call while teaching at a parkour gym. He accepted only days before the event without a dedicated training camp. He reduced his weight from approximately 179 pounds to 169.5. He expected the striking order to be redrawn but learned he would have to receive the first slap. Facade believes the referee moved him out of his trained defensive posture before the strike. He credits Bougie with delivering a legitimate, clean slap and holds no personal animosity toward him. Facade is reluctant to compete again unless he receives the first strike. Power Slap safety and officiating Other competitors' experiences are used to question defensive positioning and officiating consistency. A broken arm, fighters declining unsafe situations, and commentary that ignored Facade's short-notice status are discussed. Raj Dhesi's victory over Jake Hager is highlighted as an emotional comeback. The sport's growing international schedule and involvement of wrestlers, athletes, and online creators are examined. Wrestlers finding opportunities elsewhere Power Slap, Banana Ball, American Gladiators, MMA, and visual art are presented as alternate paths. The hosts appreciate seeing wrestlers turn their personalities and athletic skills into new opportunities. “What We Learned” breakdown The chat's lesson: Solo Sikoa works surprisingly well as a babyface, while Roman Reigns' order preventing Jacob Fatu from attacking LA Knight explains Jacob's unusual inaction. The Usos also appear to have become Roman's clear seconds-in-command. Professor T-Pop's lesson: Rey Mysterio still refuses to age. His match with Chad Gable delivered match-of-the-year-level lucha action, while Gable's increasing ability to blur the line between himself and El Grande Americano continues to strengthen the character. Mad Mike's lesson: Even experienced talkers sometimes need stronger boundaries or scripting. CM Punk's endometriosis reference during his exchange with Kevin Owens was confusing, needlessly insensitive, and weaker than the material available within the story. Mike believes Owens is carrying the more effective side of the feud. Sorg's lesson: Wrestling is most rewarding when there is still room to experience it as a fan. Attending the relaxed 2PW fire department show—without being responsible for the entire production—helped him reconnect with old friends and remember what drew him to wrestling. Facade's extension of the lesson: Wrestling has taken him from local shows to touring with musicians and competing in unexpected arenas. His advice is to pause, recognize those opportunities, and appreciate where the work has led. The larger takeaway: A passion project can become so focused on logistics and business that the passion disappears. Everyone involved should remember that they choose to be there, protect their energy, and leave situations that no longer justify the cost.
Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL and Official Dick Lazer. Use code TAVERN for 20% off at GFUEL.com and DickLazers.com. Episode 194 is headlined by the return of Saturday Night's Main Event to Madison Square Garden, CM Punk's candid comments about WWE's backstage culture, the surprise return of Baron Corbin, and the official start of NJPW's G1 Climax 36 as one of wrestling's biggest weeks of the summer unfolds. We begin in WWE, where CM Punk sat down with Stephanie McMahon for one of his most revealing interviews since becoming Undisputed WWE Champion. Punk discusses why he believes WWE needs to do a better job providing constructive feedback to its talent, why too many wrestlers care more about social media reactions than live crowd responses, and why both performers and producers share responsibility for developing the next generation. We also discuss Punk's praise for WWE's current leadership, why he hopes future wrestlers work fewer dates while making more money than previous generations, and his emotional reflections on winning the Undisputed WWE Championship in his hometown of Chicago. Plus, Punk explains why watching John Cena and AJ Styles retire has motivated him to continue wrestling at the highest level as he prepares for SummerSlam. We also preview Saturday Night's Main Event XLV, as WWE brings one of its most historic television franchises back to Madison Square Garden for the first time since 2007. We look at the show's rich history dating back to 1985, how it became one of the defining programs of wrestling's boom period, and why WWE continues embracing its classic presentation today. We also preview CM Punk and Cody Rhodes taking on Gunther and Sami Zayn, Bayley facing Lyra Valkyria, Danhausen battling JD McDonagh in a No Disqualification Match, the Bella Twins defending the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship, and Roman Reigns' appearance alongside 2026 NBA Champion Jalen Brunson at The World's Most Famous Arena. We also discuss the surprise return of Baron Corbin, who made his first WWE television appearance since his release at the end of 2024 by attacking Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams on SmackDown. Corbin laid out both men with End of Days before holding the United States Championship high above his head, immediately establishing himself as a new challenger. We also examine Corbin's run on the independent scene as Bishop Dyer, his MLW Tag Team Championship reign alongside Donovan Dijak, and his brief AEW appearance earlier this year before returning to WWE. Roman Reigns also had plenty to say following Monday's heated contract signing with Seth Rollins. After Rollins stood tall by delivering a Stomp on Raw, Reigns fired back on social media, claiming every major accomplishment of Rollins' career happened because of him while warning that The Bloodline could "end" him for the disrespect. We discuss the latest chapter in one of WWE's greatest rivalries and what it means heading into their World Heavyweight Championship match at SummerSlam. We also discuss the latest speculation surrounding Bayley's WWE future after Mercedes Moné once again fueled rumors with another social media tease. Following Bayley's Raw confrontation with Lyra Valkyria, Moné posted an hourglass GIF just weeks after sharing a WrestleDream graphic featuring herself against Bayley under her real name, Davina Rose. We discuss why fans continue to speculate about Bayley's future while emphasizing that there is currently no confirmation she is leaving WWE or signing with AEW. Over in AEW, one of the biggest stories isn't happening inside the ring but in the courtroom. Paramount Skydance's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery is facing a major legal challenge after a coalition of 12 state attorneys general filed a federal antitrust lawsuit seeking to block the merger. Led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, the states argue the deal would combine two of Hollywood's five largest studios, reducing competition while leading to higher prices, fewer theatrical releases, and less content. Paramount maintains the merger is pro-competitive, expects to receive final European Union approval on July 22, and is still targeting a September closing despite the lawsuit. We discuss why the case could have long-term implications for AEW, whose multi-year media rights agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery includes Dynamite on TBS, Collision on TNT, and streaming on Max. While nothing changes for AEW today and its current television deal remains fully intact, the lawsuit creates uncertainty surrounding the future ownership of AEW's broadcast partner and what that could mean whenever the company's next media rights negotiations begin. Over in AEW, the company heads to Boston riding significant momentum after Beach Break delivered its largest television audience in years. We break down Wrestlenomics reporting that Beach Break averaged 773,000 viewers, up 22 percent from the previous week while finishing No. 4 on cable in the key demographic. We also discuss Fightful Select's report that AEW officials were thrilled with both the television numbers and Kenny Omega versus MJF, along with confirmation that the match's memorable table spot paid tribute to Mick Foley's iconic Mankind bump. Looking ahead to Dynamite, Kenny Omega celebrates becoming a two-time AEW World Champion as AEW continues building toward Redemption later this month, while WrestleTix reports Boston ticket sales have climbed to 2,628 distributed. We also discuss Hangman Page's emotional return to AEW Collision after nearly four months away. Reflecting on his inability to ever challenge for the AEW World Championship again following his Revolution loss to MJF, Page made it clear he's turning his attention toward new goals, teasing future pursuits of Kevin Knight's TNT Championship and Kyle Fletcher's International Championship as he begins the next chapter of his AEW career. From there, we head to New Japan Pro-Wrestling, where G1 Climax 36 is officially underway. We recap opening night from Chicago as IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Yota Tsuji defeated Konosuke Takeshita in the main event to earn his first two tournament points alongside Jake Lee, Yuto-Ice, Hirooki Goto, Ryohei Oiwa, Aaron Wolf, OSKAR, Zack Sabre Jr., and Callum Newman. We discuss the early standings, Gabe Kidd's visa-related absence, the history and prestige of the G1 Climax, and preview another loaded weekend of tournament action. Plus, we preview the week ahead across professional wrestling, including AEW Dynamite featuring Kenny Omega's World Championship Celebration, NXT, AAA on FOX, AEW Collision, TNA Impact, the opening week of G1 Climax 36, Saturday Night's Main Event from Madison Square Garden, and everything else to watch across WWE, AEW, NJPW, TNA, AAA, and the NWA. 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.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland make a return to Long Island and House of Glory for Superclash 2026, with a main event of HOG Champ Charles Mason battling Donovan Dijak in a good match with a bad finish, Amazing Red has a high flying affair with Sammy Guevara, Mina Shirakawa faces Shotzi Blackheart and more. We talk about how this show is one of the best blends of using outside talent while also progressing storylines with promotion regulars and delve into Chris's most hated current wrestling rule. We also talk about a potential new owner of Triller TV and a new promotion started by Orange Crush and Jonathan Gresham. For VIP listeners, it's a pair of very news worthy WWEID title matches with Laynie Luck against Allie Catch and Cappuccino Jones against Starboy Charlie.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
Ricky Sosa and Kuro are bringing eyes to the Black wrestlers in France with their viral entrance. Plus Athena sets Ring of Honor Wrestling record, Trick Williams receives high praise from Mark Henry since joining the Smackdown roster. Brian H. Waters covers this and so much more on this week's episode of Wrestling for the Culture. Rundown:(1:19) Ricky Sosa retains WXW European Championship(3:57) kuro retains the APC World Championship(7:22) Trick Williams main events Saturday Night's Main Event(9:27) Jaida Parker cuts a babyface promo on Blake Monroe(10:48) Athena reaches 1,140 days as champ(12:35) Kali Armstrong named Fightful Rookie of the Year(13:36) Swerve and Kevin Knight main event AEW Dynamite(14:28) Elijah Holyfield talks transitioning from Football to Pro Wrestling(16:28) Trey Miguel returns to TNA(17:14) Cedric Alexander joins the System(18:56) Ring of Honor recap(19:16) Jonathan Gresham victorious at Beyond Wrestling and called out by Joseph A Game(20:48) Joseline Navarro vs MJ Santana (21:00) Isaiah Broner def Donovan Dijak(21:13) Lots of Drama at MCW Pro Wrestling (21:33) Myles Hawkins has a few options(22:22). The Hype dissolve (23:57) Savannah Evans wins the DCW Women's Title Watch Ricky Sosa's full conversation with MuscleMan Malcom here: https://youtu.be/np1Fg-GKuJM?si=cHWC9Lcwwdmib8B8 Create some of the best social clips using OPUS Clip. Be sure to click my link belowhttps://www.opus.pro/?via=brianhwaters Subscribe to our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Wrestling_Wrealm Use the promo code WrestlingWrealm on SeatGeek to get $20 off your purchaseSubscribe to the Wrestling Wrealm on the following platformsYouTube http://bit.ly/WWYouTube1 Twitch http://bit.ly/WrealmTwitch Spotify http://bit.ly/WWSpotify1 Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/WWItuneshttps://www.patreon.com/Wrestling_Wrealm
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland kick off the new year by covering the Beyond Wrestling's New Year's Eve tradition Heavy Lies the Crown, a marathon of a show main evented with new IWTV Champion Bear Bronson battling Krule in a "fans bring the weapons" match, Donovan Dijak makes Eye Black Jack a guy to watch in 2026, and show faves collide when The Shooter Boys face Marcus Mathers & Aaron Rourke. Plus, we discuss some concerns with Beyond's booking and getting stretched thin with so many shows. We stay in the Beyond Universe for VIP listeners with some matches from the next night's Wrestling Open show, including the Finals of the IWTV Tag Team Title Tournament and Ryan Clancy's IWTV title match.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Beyond Wrestling's Novembercanrana with a main event of Ryan Clancy vs. TJ Crawford for the IWTV title, Bobby Orlando defends the Wrestling Open title against Donovan Dijak in an excellent big man/little man match, Eddie Kingston makes one of his last twelve appearances on the indy scene, Allie Katch returns from her terrible injury, and much more. For VIP listeners, we stay with Beyond and Wrestling Open for the crowning of a new WWEID Women's Champion with a six-woman qualifying match and then an elimination match to crown the champ.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
Donovan Dijak joined the show to reveal the worst pitch he ever heard from Vince McMahon (worse than T-BAR), call out Bryan Danielson, show off his Halloween decorations, and bury our chat. Dijak will team with Bishop Dyer to defend the MLW Tag Team Titles against The Good Brothers at MLW x Don Gato on November 20. Fans can learn more at MLW.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Maple Leaf Pro's Sacred Ground featuring an excellent technical main event between Josh Alexander and TJP, Priscilla Kelly and Giselle Shaw have an intense double title match, we talk about the enduring legacy of Billy Gunn, and more. Plus, we look at the announcement of WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia from the independent wrestling POV and if there could still be indy shows surrounding Mania. Also, one longtime favorite promotion may be closing its doors forever. For VIP listeners, we check out MLW's Fightland with a triple threat for the MLW Title with Matt Riddle vs. Donovan Dijak vs. Krule, and Templario vs. Ikuro Kwan.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
The Georgia indie wrestling scene was packed this past weekend with drama, title changes, and shocking turns! Nick takes you through the action in this week's Georgia Wrestling Spotlight.
For Norfolk by Norfolk…Norfolk County Championship Wrestling bring you the epic event Clash On The Coast . The event comes to you from the Port Dover Community Centre October 25th with appearances from WWE Legends The Mountie and Al Snow…. And that's not all.Appearing on the card will also be TNA Knockout Jody Threat, TNA International Champion Steve Maclin, former WWE star and current MLW star Donovan Dijak, former NWA World Heavyweight Champion EC3 all alongside your favorite NCCW stars.Tickets are still available at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/clash-on-the-coast-tickets-1449850645309?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwZnRzaAM27ZtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHgXB0mUqErXXplinbkVhbqz5oY-ofrg11kPinF8FWl5Agac1cvRUonmkQvKG_aem_1EyD7t2sCGAoFqFYgarVAQBe sure to follow Norfolk County Championship Wrestling on social media at :Facebook: Norfolk County Championship WrestlingInstagram: norfolkwrestling YouTube: Norfolk County Championship WrestlingBe sure to follow Drinkin at MO's on our social media accounts to stay up to date on the show..X(Twitter): Big_Mo83Instagram: drinkinatmosFacebook: Drinkin at MO's Threads: drinkinatmos Be sure to subscribe to the channel here on YouTube and all audio platforms…YouTube: https://youtube.com/@drinkinatmos338Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6PqYhq9pQF21c5Hu01b23j?si=X8XLCOFZS_-qGBBzdYoD7AApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drinkin-at-mos/id1617536259IHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-drinkin-at-mos-112523315?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=trueAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5af99e6b-2c35-4f31-b8e4-5d8183216231/drinkin-at-mo%E2%80%99s?ref=dm_sh_pMALI1SeXwefTlaUdVRC9VIohSpotify for Podcasters: https://anchor.fm/drinkinatmosThank you to Prince Nana Coffee for sponsoring the podcast. Use the referral link below to order yourself some amazing premium coffee.Referral: https://princenanacoffee.com/?ref=BigMoThank you to Reaper Apparel for having Drinkin At MO's as a Brand Ambassador… be sure to use the code below for 10% off your order..https://www.reaperapparelco.com/discount/Drinkin?ref=ApFLTTMUPromo code:Drinkinatmos #prowrestling #independentwrestling #wwe #aew #ringofhonor #TNAwrestling #gcw #czw #ecw #letsfngo #drinkinatmos #njpw #nwa #flophousewrestling #socalprowrestling #luchaunderground #luchaundergroundtemple #pwrevolver #warriorwrestling #fantasticleagueofwrestling
In this BONUS episode of the podcast, Chris Belcher sits down the with owners of Nashville's newest wrestling promotion, Pro Wrestling Symphony. Rory T. Miller, Connor Casey & Pat Dooley give the back story as to how this new promotion came to be and what fans should expect to see from their debut show on June 1st at Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville, TN! Names that you know on the card include: Donovan Dijak (formerly WWE/NXT), Freya the Slaya (Netflix's 'Wrestlers'/OVW), J-Rod (OVW), Nashville native Colby Carter and so much more! You can buy tickets for the show at PWSymphony.com, BrooklynBowl.com or Ticketmaster.com. Follow the brand @PWSymphonyLive on YouTube as well as Instagram, Facebook and X.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review House of Glory's City of Dreamz, one of the biggest indy shows of the year thus far with a rare indy appearance by Mercedes Mone facing Indi Hartwell, Donovan Dijak against Zilla Fatu in a wild, hard-hitting match, the Mane Event put their circus-themed team on the line in a 2/3 falls match against the Cold Blooded Killers, plus news on the WWEID program, Wrestling Open, and more. For VIP listeners, Chris and Justin check out Jermaine Marbury vs. Danny Miles in the somewhat confusing but creative Time Out Match and a WWE ID showcase match between Bryce Donovan and Cappuccino Jones.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review the very first episode of the new WWE Evolve, main evented by WWEID prospects in a pretty good six-man match. Plus, they go over the difficulties of a first show, the pros and cons, and what they hope to see in the future. Then they check out one of their favorite promotions - Action Wrestling - with their latest show Prepare For Battle. Last time Tim Bosby was established as the promotion's monster heel. How is his presentation progressing as he defends the Action Title against Big Dave? Plus, there is Adam Priest taking on Kasey Owens in a very good technical match, Alex Kane vs. Jaden Newman in a wild brawl, and more. Chris and Justin also talk all the indy news of the week. For VIP, they sample more Limitless Wrestling's Warpath show with Donovan Dijak vs. Calvin Tankman and Alec Price against Eli Knight.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
Donovan Dijak speaks with WrestleZone about his MLW run so far, starting his own online wrestling school and what's involved, his infamous broken finger photo from NXT, working around the injury, why WrestleMania weekend isn't fun for some talent, and more.
Andrew Pollard speaks to Donovan Dijak on the Burning Heart Pro Wrestling tournament, giving back to the wrestling business, his seminars, the advice he'd give to his younger self, moving from NXT to Raw, his best matches since leaving WWE, MLW, living through RETRIBUTION, the social media language, the possibilities of showing up in AEW, and more...ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@CulturedLeftPeg@WhatCultureWWE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Limitless Wrestling returns to Yarmouth, ME this Saturday for WARPATH! Josh & Randy are back on the pod with a full preview of the lineup including: - Donovan Dijak vs. Calvin Tankman - Ace Romero + ? vs. Swipe Right - Maggie Lee vs. B3CCA - Alec Price vs. Eli Knight - Call Your Shot Four Way: BRG vs. TJ Crawford vs. Conan Lycan vs. ??? + Channing Thomas, Dezmond Cole, Gabby Forza, Aiden Aggro, Aaron Rourke
We welcome WWE NXT Match of the Year winner and owner of Dijak Wrestling Academy, Donovan Dijak to the show!We talk about the Dijak Wrestling Academy, winning WWE NXT Match of the Year and what makes a great fight, the current state of Ring of Honor, groundbreaking news coming to Major League Wrestling, Battle Riot and his desire to be MLW world champion, his upcoming UK tour, dream matches, life lessons and MORE!#dijak #donovandijak #wweINTERVIEW with DONOVAN DIJAK (WWE, Dijak Wrestling Academy, MLW, ROH)Dijak Wrestling Academy: https://dijakwrestling.com/Follow Donovan:https://www.instagram.com/dijakfye/Our full podcast can be found anywhere you get your podcasts and we are hosted on:https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/a2thekCHECK OUT OUR MERCH ON PROWRESTLINGTEES!Pro Wrestling Tees:https://prowrestlingtees.com/a2thekwrestlingTeespring:https://teespring.com/stores/a2thekwrestlingCOME SAY HI!Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/a2thekwrestling/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@a2thekwrestling Twitter:https://twitter.com/A2theKWrestlingFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/a2thekwrestling/And make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel!YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/a2thekwrestlingSUPPORT THE HOT TAG FOUNDATION:https://www.hottagfoundation.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/hottagfoundation/The A2theK Wrestling Show is a weekly show full of interviews, news, predictions & reviews! We talk all things WWE & AEW and also feature fun segments such as top 10 best & worst lists, what if scenarios & more!
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Deadlock Pro Wrestling World's Strongest, another fantastic entry from one of the best indy promotions today, featuring a wild main event with Jake Something vs. Donovan Dijak for the DPW Title, Mike Bailey battles Titus Alexander in a 2/3 falls match, Labron Kozone takes on WWE ID prospect Jackson Drake, and more. They also discuss the controversy surrounding AEW pulling Ricky Starks from several GCW shows and the newest WWE ID wrestlers. For VIP wrestlers, it's a look at a couple matches from the latest Josh Burnett's Bloodsport and a larger look at the Bloodsport concept and what does and doesn't work.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
In this in-depth conversation we cover a lot of ground including: Donovan Dijak's WWE release, his time on the main roster with Retribution, reinventing himself on NXT, working with Shawn Michaels, life back on the indies, goals and so much more! FOLLOW DONOVAN DIJAK: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dijakfye/ CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/dijakfye TWITTER: https://x.com/DijakFYE PRO WRESTLING TEES: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/dijak CONNECT WITH DENISE SALCEDO ON SOCIAL MEDIA! Tik Tok: https://www.youtube.com/denisesalcedo Twitter: https://twitter.com/_denisesalcedo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_denisesalcedo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeniseSalcedoOfficial
Talked with @DijakFYE about an upcoming event, World of Hurt Wrestling, in partnership with Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island, will host Wrestling For Wishes at Leominster High School on Sunday, October 27. This family-friendly event will feature seven matches with professional wrestling stars including Donovan Dijak—a Bridgewater State alum from Lunenburg, MATo purchase tickets, visit wrestle24.givesmart.com
Da Big Night for Da Big BOOFA! The Limitless Wrestling Podcast returns for a full breakdown of our 9th Anniversary event, NINE LIVES from Saturday, Sept 21st in Yarmouth! Josh & Randy talk Dezmond Cole's big win, Donovan Dijak's challenge to Alec Price, Zilla Fatu's upcoming debut + more!
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland flies solo to preview the joint show between West Coast Pro, DPW, and Prestige Wrestling Roseland 9, which will get a full review on next week's episode. Chris also discusses the developing situation between GCW and Zilla Fatu and his status in independent wrestling. He also talks about streaming services for independent wrestling and if YouTube is now the most viable avenue for many promotions. For VIP listeners, Chris discusses matches with some of his favorites. From the NWA, Mims vs. PB Smooth, and from Limitless Wrestling, Jake Something vs. Donovan Dijak.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
On this week's WrestleRant Radio, Graham "GSM" Matthews chats with Donovan Dijak about debuting in MLW, why it's the right fit for him right now, the procs and cons of his time in WWE/NXT and why he's grateful for the experience, his hectic travel schedule, being back on the independent scene, and more! GSM and RJ Marceau then share their thoughts on SmackDown's new theme song and WWE reportedly ending their relationship with def Rebel later this year, Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu being added to Bad Blood and what it means for the Bloodline saga heading into WarGames at Survivor Series, Motor City Machine Guns signing with WWE and reporting to NXT first, and the return of Saturday Night's Main Event. Plus, in their review of Raw from Monday night, the duo discuss CM Punk cutting one of his best promos since being back in WWE, the latest on a New Day split and how it can be handled, the hot brawl between Braun Strowman and Bronson Reed, if Gunther vs. Sami Zayn for the World Heavyweight Championship could happen on Raw instead of at Bad Blood, and how the IYO SKY vs. Bianca Belair barn burner was an example of what Raw should feature more of when it returns to two hours next month.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review House of Glory Chicago, a fine wrestling show away from HOG's usual home, with a main event of Mike Santana vs. Donovan Dijak for the HOG World Title, Mustafa Ali challenges Zilla Fatu for the Crown Jewel Title, Megan Bayne defends her Women's title against Smiley Kylie Rae, and more. Plus, they do a deep dive into the PWI 500 looking for the Wrestling Coast to Coast regulars and where they ranked (or failed to rank). For VIP listeners, they stay in the Midwest with Black Label Pro's unique combine show and Tom Lawlor vs. Raj Dhesi and Jake Something vs. Moose.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
Donovan Dijak speaks with WrestleZone about his MLW debut, how plans came together, reinventing himself for the next phase of his career, wanting RETRIBUTION to succeed and trying to make it work, advice from Shawn Michaels, and more!
Today, I welcome former WWE and NXT superstar Donovan Dijak to the podcast! In this episode, Dijak discusses wrestling booking, managing family life while being a professional wrestler and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dada-and-boys-pod/support
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Action Wrestling's Welcome Home, a somewhat subdued show, with a main event number one contender's match between Alex Kane and Bobby Flacco, plus Ella Envy fights Rachel Armstrong in a highly anticipated rematch (by Justin at least), Colby Corino takes on Erron Wade, and more. For VIP, it's north of the border with the top two matches from C4 Wrestling's latest show - Mike Bailey vs. Donovan Dijak and, in a historic match, Miracle Generation clash with Fresh Air for the much-vaunted IWTV tag team titles.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
Bissell Brothers presents the 2024 Vacationland Cup Tournament THIS SATURDAY @ The Colisee in Lewiston! Josh & Randy are back on the pod this week to preview the entire event top to bottom including Scotty 2 Hotty vs. Dirty Dango, Donovan Dijak's Limitless return, Davienne's addition to the field + more! You can snag tickets to the biggest Limitless event yet on thecolisee.com or at the box office!
The biggest event in our history is under two weeks away! Josh & Randy are back on the pod this week to recap the final stop on the road to VLC, Crunch Time '24 from late July plus a dive into the announcements thus far for the Vacationland Cup including: - Donovan Dijak's return against Alec Price - Billie Starkz making her debut against Gabby Forza - Mr. USA, Tony Atlas + more!
Donovan Dijak (@dijakfye) is a professional wrestler previously signed to WWE. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Toronto, Ontario to talk about his WWE departure and the letter he posted to social media, being backstage at AEW Forbidden Door, RETRIBUTION and the original pitch for the group, returning to NXT and his relationship with Shawn Michaels, being on the receiving end of a brutal Cody Rhodes chair shot, what next for him and more! Quote I'm thinking about: Let's go invent tomorrow rather than worrying about what happened yesterday. - Steve Jobs Sponsors: PURE PLANK: The future of core fitness! Use the code CVV to save 10% on Pure Plank which was designed by Adam Copeland & Christian: https://gopureplank.com/ PRIZEPICKS: Download the app today and use code INSIGHT for a first deposit match up to $100! TIMELINE NUTRITION: Save 10% off your first order of Mitopure at http://timeline.com/INSIGHT BONCHARGE: Use the code CVV to save 15% off your infrared sauna blanket at https://boncharge.com/cvv BLUECHEW: Use the code CVV to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at http://bluechew.com ROCKET MONEY: Join Rocket Money today and experience financial freedom: https://rocketmoney.com/cvv PLUNGE: Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV150 at http://plunge.com For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.com If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests. Follow CVV on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep. 338: Team IYH welcomes Donovan Dijak to IYH as he talks about his career post WWE.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/in-your-howse--3318368/support.
Bodyslam.net's Mark O'Brien sits down with former WWE Superstar Donovan Dijak to talk about Family, his career, wrestling, and more! #Dijak #DonavanDijak #WWE #NXT #WWERaw #RAW #SmackDown #Wrestling #ProWrestling #IndependentWrestling
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland take a look at one of the biggest annual events of the summer for Independent Wrestling - Beyond Wrestling's Americanrana, featuring a main event of Independent Wrestling Champion Krule vs. Megan Bayne, plus Donovan Dijak returns to the independent scene in a tough battle with Aaron Rourke, Alec Price clashes with Joey Janela, and more. For VIP, they check in with NWA wrestling and Mims vs. Baron Von Storm, and for the NWA Women's World Title, Kenzie Paige against Ella Envy.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
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Join SP3 for our latest exclusive interview LIVE w/former WWE star Donovan Dijak where they will discuss his WWE departure, interest in AEW, his NXT run, Retribution and more. 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/UC0AmFQmsRyQYPKyRm5hDwNg Follow Tru Heels on Twitter: twitter.com/truheelheat Follow Tru Heels on Instagram: www.instagram.com/truheelheat/ Music composed by JPM
The news is out! Donovan Dijak returns to Limitless Wrestling on August 17th in Lewiston! Josh & Randy are back on the pod this week to discuss all the Limitless happenings including June's Seasons of Calamity, Dirty Dango's challenge to Scotty 2 Hotty, Crunch Time additions + more!
Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray and Tommy Dreamer discuss what is next for Mercedes Mone and Britt Baker after AEW Forbidden Door. Plus! They are joined by Donovan Dijak to talk about his exit from WWE and what's next for him.
En esta entrevista hecha por Mike Dagger, Donovan Dijak habla del por qué WWE no le renovo el contrato. Habla de AEW,TNA y hasta Puerto Rico. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/100wrestlingpodcast/message
Fresh off his WWE contract we are joined today by Donovan Dijak! He gets candid about his time in WWE as well as some of the matches and moments that defined his run in WWE and NXT. This is a must watch interview with one of the top free agents in all of Professional Wrestling! Hit That Download Button and Ride With The Wrestling Delorean! Official Website: https://the-wrestling-delorean-podcast.simplecast.com/ Follow On X @W_DeloreanPod Instagram @WrestlingDeloreanPod TikTok @WrestlingDeloreanPod
Scrump and Drew talk about the results Forbidden Door; Jacob Fatu, Paul Heyman, the Bloodline, Hangman Page, Money in the Bank, The Bear, Six Flags, Donovan Dijak, Cody Rhodes, and more! Special thanks to Kenny Omega for the outro. Patreon Merchandise Social Media: Twitter Instagram
Support our sponsor this week by using the links below for the exclusive Solomonster offer!Get JR's new book "Business Is About To Pick Up!" FREE with a 30-day Audible trial! http://www.audibletrial.com/solomonsterTonight it's AEW Forbidden Door and I've got FULL predictions for the show, plus Tony Khan says other people in TV would KILL for the numbers they have and Will Ospreay talks a lot of sense about last week's record low Dynamite ratings... thoughts on the death of Sika of the Wild Samoans... Donovan Dijak's release, the moment he knew he was screwed and why this was a swing and a miss by WWE... the latest Wyatt Sicks segment with Uncle Howdy and Bo Dallas and what made it so great... a MASTERFUL performance by Paul Heyman on Smackdown and the latest twist in the Bloodline saga... WWE said to be frustrated by all the FOX censorship on Friday... MONEY IN THE BANK PREDICTIONS, including what happens with Drew McIntyre... Matt Camp SHOOTS on the notion of "family" in WWE and why it's BS... and YOUR QUESTIONS on what happened to Bullet Club, the manga/anime story inspired by Hana Kimura's death, why Michael Cole is among the all-time greats and the story of JUAN CENA!***Follow Solomonster on Twitter for news and opinion:http://www.twitter.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
Get ready for an electrifying deep dive into WWE's future with our latest episode, "WWE's Future. Join us as we sit down with the Notorious Dom and Papi Platano, along with special guest Mike from Drop The Mike! We're talking everything from #RomanReigns' epic reign to the revolutionary moves WWE is making with Raw on Netflix and Smackdown going uncensored! Ever wondered how #DominikMysterio and #LivMorgan's sizzling storyline could shake things up? Or what the future holds for iconic factions like the Wyatt 6? We cover it all with candid insights and plenty of laughs. Plus, we reminisce about unforgettable moments from WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and more, bringing in a rich history of wrestling that every fan will love. Sit back, and enjoy as we discuss the latest in wrestling news, including the shocking release of Donovan Dijak and what could be next for this powerhouse. Will he join the ranks of New Japan or TNA? And how will the changing landscape of WWE with Triple H at the helm redefine the sport we all adore? Don't miss out on this engaging and thrilling discussion. Hit that subscribe button and check out the archives for more wrestling goodness. Whether you're a die-hard #WWE fan or just curious about the latest trends, we've got something for everyone. Let's dive into the world of wrestling together!
The Flagship is back this week to preview AEW's Forbidden Door 2024 PPV, catch you up on the latest going on in CMLL, discuss the lives and careers of Sika and Jamie Kellner, the latest on Ricky Starks, Donovan Dijak's free agency, and more!Our Sponsors:* Support our sponsor Arena Club and get 10% off your first purchase at http://arenaclub.com/vownetAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The Flagship is back this week to preview AEW's Forbidden Door 2024 PPV, catch you up on the latest going on in CMLL, discuss the lives and careers of Sika and Jamie Kellner, the latest on Ricky Starks, Donovan Dijak's free agency, and more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/voices-of-wrestling-flagship/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
For ad-free and exclusive premium content subscribe at patreon.com/themikeandjdshowWelcome to Episode 60 of the Mike & JD Show! This week, we're diving into the hottest topics in pro wrestling, including free agency updates and the swirling rumors about WWE buying TNA. Join us for an in-depth discussion on:Topics Covered:AEW is Schizophrenic: Analyzing AEW's booking, filled with excited matches, great pre-tape segments, ,and awful skits & storylines.MLW's Bizarre Paternity Test Angle: Breaking down MLW's latest controversial storyline.Pro Wrestling Free Agency: Updates on Pentagon, Becky Lynch, Chad Gable, and Donovan Dijak's potential moves.WWE and TNA: Debunking the rumors and explaining why WWE will not be buying TNA.Get ready for an action-packed episode filled with insights, debates, and our unique takes on the wrestling world. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly wrestling content!Follow us on X:@mikegilbert311 & @jd_olivaOur Sponsors:* Support our sponsor Arena Club and get 10% off your first purchase at http://arenaclub.com/vownetAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
On the fourteenth episode of “Who's NeXT?”, Andy Atherton & Logan Crosland look at the last month of NXT television by covering the episodes that aired from 1/30 – 2/13 as well as NXT Vengeance Day from 2/4. Among the topics the guys discuss are: how this year's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classics ended with The Wolf Dogs beating Trick-Melo Gang to win the Dusty Cup; Roxanne Perez's continued frustrations; Chase U. getting saved from the brink of closure; Donovan Dijak and Joe Gacy's insane feud; Lola Vice cashing-in her title opportunity although coming up short; Carmelo Hayes finally revealing his true colors by turning on Trick Williams; Von Wagner & Robert Stone's issues with The Meta-Four; Brinley Reese's insane amount of energy; The D'Angelo Family's rough stretch & The Wolf Dogs becoming the new NXT Tag-Team Champions. In addition, they give they thoughts on whose stock is up and whose is down, any potential callups to Raw or Smackdown and any anticipated superstars returning to the brand. Tune in each and every month as Logan & Andy look to see Who's NeXT?!
Solomonster Sounds Off is sponsored by BetterHelp! Get 10 PERCENT OFF your first month and give online therapy a try at http://www.betterhelp.com/solomonster to start being your best self.With War Games in the books and a chance to sleep on things, I've got thoughts on Survivor Series, including GREATNESS from the Bloodline story with Sami Zayn, where to take the story from here, the scheduled opponent for Roman Reigns at the Royal Rumble and the last truly great moves Vince McMahon made as Chairman of WWE. I also discuss what may have been the WORST Women's Championship match I've ever seen on a WWE PPV and Triple H's comments at the post-show press conference, including the future of War Games and other gimmick shows like Hell in a Cell and Money in the Bank. Plus, rumors of William Regal heading back to WWE soon... Randy Orton undergoes major back surgery that could put his career in jeopardy... WrestleMania 2027 coming to Music City USA?... Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks TROLL the Chicago fans and CM Punk and why I had no problem with them doing so... how Colt Cabana almost DIED in his match with Chris Jericho on AEW Dynamite... Cain Velasquez out on bail on attempted murder charges and allowed to wrestle for AAA... thoughts on the repackaging of TWO main roster stars on NXT this week in Donovan Dijak and SCRYPTS... thoughts on Tales from the Territories on Dallas and the Von Erichs with yet ANOTHER eyeball story... and YOUR questions about Roman Reigns and the Royal Rumble, what to do with Sami Zayn, my top three favorite Elimination Chamber matches, and who had the better first year return, Shawn Michaels in 2002 or CM Punk in 2021?***Follow Solomonster on Twitter for news and opinion:http://www.twitter.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