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What matches should be on the card for WWE WrestleMania 42? How would we set up The Road to WrestleMania XLII for the 2026 Showcase of the Immortals? Which Superstars would be champions and challengers on The Grandest Stage of Them All next year? Find out on this FANTASY BOOKING edition of the Smack Talk podcast!

The Grandest Stage of Them All delivered BIG, and The Burning Truth is BACK to break it all down! From jaw-dropping betrayals to history-making moments, we're diving headfirst into WrestleMania 41: Night 1 AND Night 2! Which match stole the show? Who walked out a legend? And what does this mean for the future of WWE?

In this week's adventure, The Captain and Thor return to the Grandest Stage of Them All for WrestleMania 41 Night 1! We talk about our predictions and also what we've been watching! BURN IT DOWN!!!

Get ready for the biggest weekend in wrestling! The Ringside Report Wrestling Uncensored crew dove deep into the WrestleMania 41 card, breaking down their predictions and expectations for both nights.Listen in as Dave, Ben, and Johnny North go match-by-match, giving you their takes on who will win, who could steal the show, and what surprises might be in store!They talk the World Heavyweight Title clash between Gunther and Jey Uso, the potential show-stealer Fatal Four-Way for the Intercontinental Title, the heated Women's Championship bout between Charlotte Flair and Tiffany Stratton, and the controversial matchup between AJ Styles and Logan Paul (which some aren't too excited about!).Plus, hear their thoughts on the Triple Threat main event for Night 1 featuring Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Seth Rollins, and the Undisputed WWE Championship main event on Night 2 with Cody Rhodes facing John Cena – and all the potential chaos that could involve The Rock and others! Find out who the hosts predict will walk out as champions and who might learn a lesson or two on the Grandest Stage of Them All!After the show, be sure to join us LIVE for our WrestleMania 41 Post Shows on YouTube, Rumble, Twitch or Kick!Want to catch the video replay? Find it on YouTube, Rumble, Twitch, or Kick! Prefer to listen? Find the podcast wherever you normally get your podcasts, including right here on Spotify!---

Get ready for the biggest show of the year! In this WrestleMania preview, we break down the full match card, make bold predictions, and talk about the biggest storylines heading into the Grandest Stage of Them All. Who will steal the show? Who's walking out a champion? Let's dive in!We Talk:Cody vs CenaRoman vs Punk vs SethGunther vs Jey USOTiff Vs Charlotte AJ Vs Logan PaulThe Rock and Travis Scott?And more Check out this quality episode of the Productive Conversations Podcast, on all Podcasting Platforms and YouTube. Ep 513-----John Cena vs Cody Rhodes- WWE Title (6:50)Roman vs Seth vs CM Punk (23:48)Gunther vs Jey USO- WH Title (34:33)Tiffany Straton vs Charlotte Flair- WWE Woman's Championship (48:30)Jade vs Niaomi (57:46)Iyo vs Bianca vs Rhea- Women's World Title (1:04:12)LA Knight vs Jacob Fatu- US Title (1:07:08)4 Way Intercontinental Title Match (1:12:13)AJ Styles vs Logan Paul (1:21:34)Damian Priest vs Drew McIntyre- Sin City Street Fight (1:27:12)The War Raiders vs The New Day- World Tag Team Titles (1:32:11)Live & Raquel vs Bayley & Lyra- WWE Women's Tag Team Championship (1:35:12)Rey Mysterio vs El Grande Americano (1:37:05)What About Randy Orton? (1:41:00)Best way to contact our host is by emailing him at productiveconversationspodcast@gmail.com or mbrown3212@gmail.comThis show has been brought to you by Magic Mind!Right now you can get your Magic Mind at WWW.MAGICMIND.COM/ PCLT20 to get 20% off a one-time purchase or up to 48% off a subscription using that code PCLT20.  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

John Cena's time might be up at the end of the year—but Counted Out's time is NOW!Welcome to Part 1 of our two-part WrestleMania wind-up, where we spotlight the two superstars headlining Night 2 of the Grandest Stage of Them All. This week, we're counting down the Top 7 WrestleMania Matches of John Cena—a tribute to the legacy of one of WWE's most iconic performers.Tune in and get hyped for WrestleMania with Counted Out!

On this episode of The Still Real to Us Show:-- WrestleMania 41 is fast approaching, and we break down the latest rumors, surprises, and the biggest matches taking shape for the Grandest Stage of Them All!-- A legendary force of nature is heading to the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2025—find out which “Natural Disasters” are getting their well-deserved moment!-- AEW Wednesday Night Dynamite is about to make shocking history—what could this game-changing moment mean for the company and its future?-- Plus, we pay tribute to Homicide after he officially retires from professional wrestling. We look back on his legendary career and the impact he left on the industry!

On this episode of The Still Real to Us Show:-- WrestleMania 41 is fast approaching, and we break down the latest rumors, surprises, and the biggest matches taking shape for the Grandest Stage of Them All!-- A legendary force of nature is heading to the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2025—find out which “Natural Disasters” are getting their well-deserved moment!-- AEW Wednesday Night Dynamite is about to make shocking history—what could this game-changing moment mean for the company and its future?-- Plus, we pay tribute to Homicide after he officially retires from professional wrestling. We look back on his legendary career and the impact he left on the industry!

We're back...again! Ryan and Damien reunite to discuss The Showcase of the Immortals, The Grandest Stage of them All, wrestlings biggest night, Wrestlemania 40! Damien discusses his experience attending night 1, and the casuals talk about the dawn of a new era in WWE, as well as recent happenings across the wrestling world!

On this episode, Dwight and Adrian review WRESTLEMANIA XL! As longtime wrestling fans, we totally ‘mark' out on the Grandest Stage of Them All! Titles change! Heroes and villains return! And will Cody Rhodes survive the onslaught of the Universal Champion Roman Reigns, The Rock and the combined might of the Bloodline faction?

Opening Day - Gambling & Charlie Hustle w/ Keith O'Brien + History of the World Series by Tyler Kepler NYT Baseball Writer AZ TRT S05 EP14 (229) 4-7-2024    What We Learned This Week Gambling Scandal parallels of Pete Rose vs Dodger's Shohei Othani Charlie Hustle the icon - Rise & Fall Business of Baseball - Drafting Players to Analytics & how the Game has evolved History of the World Series - Did Babe Ruth call his shot?   Guest: Keith O'Brien  Website: https://keithob.com/       Keith is the New York Times best-selling author of Paradise Falls, Fly Girls, and Outside Shot, a finalist for the PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing, and an award-winning journalist. O'Brien has written for The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and Politico, and his stories have also appeared on National Public Radio and This American Life. He lives in New Hampshire.       About the Book “CHARLIE HUSTLE: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball”   Pete Rose bounded out of the dugout like a hurricane spinning unfettered through the world. He slid head-first into bases in a mist of dust and fury. He sprinted out walks like a teenager. He was loud. Brash. Supremely confident. Entirely focused. He approached every game with ferocity and raw emotion—often like he was in the middle of a bar room brawl—and endeared himself to the fans because of it. He seemed to manufacture runs out of pure will power. He racked up mind-boggling stats and awards and streaks and wins and pennants and titles with seeming ease. When his team needed clutch hits, he provided them. When glory was 90 feet away, he reached for it. He bowled over catchers at home plate, shouted at pitchers to intimidate them, and ripped through middle infielders to break up the play. He would beat them all. One way or another. Pete Rose would never back down. Could never back down.   This spring, author Keith O'Brien and Pantheon Books will present the gritty and gripping new biography of the flawed legend—baseball's tragic character—the man who could never return to the game he lived to play: “CHARLIE HUSTLE: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball” (Pantheon Books, March 26, 2024). It is a story unlike any other in baseball history. A story of virtuosity and success; addictions and secrets; recklessness and many missed opportunities for salvation.    For over 25 years in Major League Baseball—from 1963 to 1989—Pete Rose was the sport's unquestioned hero on the field. He was the heart of the Big Red Machine dynasty in Cincinnati. Rookie of the Year in 1963. MVP in 1973. He won three batting titles. Two gold gloves. Six National League pennants. Three World Series titles. He was named to 17 NL All-Star games at five different positions. He became the all-time hit king in the process, surpassing the legendary Ty Cobb. He was extraordinary while seemingly ordinary in equal measure, and the fans loved him for what they knew to be true. Pete Rose wasn't physically gifted or a particularly special athlete. He was like the rest of us. He was Charlie Hustle. The American Dream in red stirrup socks. Baseball personified. With bat in hand, Pete Rose was the hero, forever young, forever relevant, but a storm was coming.   Yes, Rose was both a miracle and a disaster. His opponents viewed him with both reverence and disdain. While some of them believed that his Charlie Hustle routine was a joke or that his aggressive antics were just plain dangerous, they respected his greatness and his longevity in the game. There was no doubt that he often came off as uneducated, unpolished, boorish, and rude, but most figured that he had earned the right to his “unique” perspective over the years. But then the rumors started to circulate that he was mingling with an unsavory crowd. Shady characters that included well-known bookies and gamblers. It wasn't a secret that Rose had always been a gambler, but now there was growing evidence that he was betting on the sport that had made him a household name. With the 1919 Black Sox scandal looming as the cautionary tale still fresh in the game's history, this growing storm threatened to destroy everything Rose had built. He could lose his livelihood and the game itself. It could strip away the mythology and dismantle the icon and reveal the very flawed human being he was off the field. So he did the only thing Pete Rose could do in the face of overwhelming evidence and his impending exile.    He lied. And continued to lie for 15 long years.   CHARLIE HUSTLE also covers: * His fraught relationship with his father—Pete Rose Sr.—the semi pro, Cincinnati sports legend * How Rose overcame his lack of athleticism as a child with the intangibles that personified “Charlie Hustle” * The terms of his first professional contract—enthusiastically signing for $7000  * His early seasons of darkness in the lowest rungs of professional baseball * The public relations bonanza when the local West High boy made the Cincinnati Reds' Opening Day roster * Rose's long relationship with the city of Cincinnati * His courtship and marriage to Karolyn Ann Engelhardt, which ended in divorce in 1979 * Rose's batting philosophies and the roots of his unusual crouching batting stance  * Rose's early entrees into gambling at spring training in Tampa—his infamous “triple headers” * How Mickey Mantle and Whitey Ford came up with his “Charlie Hustle” nickname and how they had intended it to be an insult * Rose's game-winning run in the 1970 All Star Game and how he and Ray Fosse were dinner companions the night before * How "The Big Red Machine”—the nearly unbeatable Cincinnati Reds dynasty of the 1970s—took shape * The details surrounding Rose's affair with a girl half his age—a teenager—in the mid-1970s * The early divide and rivalry between Pete Rose and teammate Johnny Bench  * The revelation that Tony Perez was the true leader in the locker room for those Reds dynasty teams * Rose's rivalry with the Oakland A's ace Jim “Catfish” Hunter during the 1972 World Series * Rose's dust up with Bud Harrelson in the 1973 NLCS which left the Reds players fearful for their safety * How Curt Flood's fight for free agency affected Pete's contract negotiations during the era * Rose's relentless pursuit of Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak in the summer of 1978 * His brazen longtime affair with a woman named Terry Rubio, who would ultimately file a paternity suit against Rose * Rose's incomprehensible ability to play extremely well while going through all manners of personal turmoil * Rose's role as savior of the Philadelphia Phillies, a team that had never won a World Series, but soon would in 1980 after signing Rose as a free agent in 1979 * The details surrounding Rose's single off of San Diego Padres' pitcher Eric Show for hit number 4,192 * The rumors that Rose had been using a corked bat in his later years and may have even used them for his march to the hits record * Background on the shady collection of bookies, railbirds, lackeys, dope dealers, and gofers who surrounded Rose in those later years * The evidence that not only was Pete Rose a gambler, but a terrible gambler—he lost a lot  * How and why a manager betting on his home team harms the game  * The self-deprecating, chain-smoking academic from Yale University—A. Bartlett Giamatti—whose handling of the scandal as the Commissioner of Baseball was a master class in crisis management * How an impending Sports Illustrated story about Pete Rose betting on baseball backed to baseball into a corner in how it dealt with the matter  * How if Pete Rose had admitted to betting on baseball in an initial meeting with Peter Ueberroth, Bart Giamatti, and Fay Vincent, he most likely would have incurred a light punishment  * The release of the Dowd Report, and the background of its special counsel, John Dowd * The details surrounding Bart Giamatti's death in 1989 * The Baseball Hall of Fame's response to Pete Rose's candidacy * How, in 2004, he published a book where he admitted to betting on baseball and on the Cincinnati Reds * How reinstatement eluded him—in 2004, 2015, 2020, and 2022—and, if anything, his situation grew worse * Theories why Rose hasn't I been forgiven to date * Baseball's ever-evolving relationship with sports gambling and what that means for Pete Rose and for the future of the sport * The six simple words that might have changed everything: “I'm sorry I bet on baseball.”   New York Times bestselling author Keith O'Brien grew up in Cincinnati when Pete Rose was at the peak of his fame and witnessed his shocking downfall first-hand. More than three decades later, it's hard to appreciate how much the controversy became such a part of the American conversation. The mythology surrounding Pete Rose was so fixed and strong that the disgust, frustration, pity, and confusion that followed his banishment stirred endless debates about the man, the allegations he faced, and, in turn, about the game of baseball itself as arbiter. Rose quickly became a fault line in the collective American conscience, and it clearly marked the end of the age of innocence in sports. O'Brien documents all of this like never before in CHARLIE HUSTLE, with unprecedented reporting and access. He met with Rose in person and they spoke on the record for 27 hours, before Rose stopped calling back, before he shut down. O'Brien is the only biographer that Rose has ever spoken to when he didn't have any editorial control.    Beyond those conversations, O'Brien delved into thousands of pages of previously unutilized federal court documents, newly released FBI files, raw TV footage, decades of newspaper articles, Major League Baseball's voluminous 1989 investigation into Rose's misdeeds; and nearly 150 hours of interviews with Rose's friends, enemies, former teammates, family members, two former Commissioners of baseball, three people who placed his bets, four different investigators who dug up his secrets, and the special counsel who led the charge, John Dowd.   Pete Rose loved baseball and wanted to play forever. Keep hitting forever. Never grow old. Never stop swinging. Never go home. But the same qualities that made him a successful baseball player—and one of the greatest hitters of all time—ensured his banishment. He couldn't be vulnerable. Couldn't beg for forgiveness. Or even apologize until it was far too late. Doomed by his own ignorance and hubris, Pete Rose was going down.           Guest: TYLER KEPNER  Website: https://www.nytimes.com/by/tyler-kepner   Tyler is the author of the New York Times bestseller K: A History of Baseball in Ten Pitches. He has covered every World Series game of the last two decades for The New York Times. He started his career as a teenager, interviewing players for a homemade magazine in the early 1990s. He attended Vanderbilt University on the Grantland Rice/Fred Russell sportswriting scholarship, then covered the Angels for the Riverside (Calif.) Press-Enterprise and the Mariners for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. He joined The New York Times in 2000, covering the Mets for two seasons, the Yankees for eight, and serving as the national baseball writer since 2010.  From the New York Times bestselling author of K: A History of Baseball in Ten Pitches, a highly entertaining, revelatory history of the World Series, filled with gripping behind-the-scenes stories from 117 years of the Fall Classic.  The World Series is the most enduring showcase in American team sports. It's the place where legends are made, where celebration and devastation can hinge on a fly ball off a foul pole or a grounder beneath a first baseman's glove. And there's no one better to bring this rich history to life than New York Times national baseball columnist Tyler Kepner, whose bestselling book about pitching, K, was lauded as “Michelangelo explaining the brush strokes on the Sistine Chapel” by Newsday. In seven scintillating chapters, Kepner delivers an indelible portrait of baseball's signature event. He digs deep for essential tales dating back to the beginning in 1903, adding insights from Hall of Famers like Reggie Jackson, Mike Schmidt, Jim Palmer, Dennis Eckersley and many others who have thrived – and failed – when it mattered most.  Why do some players, like Madison Bumgarner, Derek Jeter and David Ortiz, crave the pressure? How do players handle a dream that comes up short? What's it like to manage in the World Series, and what are the secrets of building a champion? Kepner celebrates unexpected heroes like Bill Wambsganss, who pulled off an unassisted triple play in 1920, probes the mysteries behind magic moments (Did Babe Ruth call his shot in 1932? How could Eckersley walk Mike Davis to get to Kirk Gibson in 1988?) and busts some long-time myths (the 1919 Reds were much better than the Black Sox, anyway).  The result is a vivid portrait of baseball at its finest and most intense, filled with humor, lore, analysis and fascinating stories. THE GRANDEST STAGE is the ultimate history of the World Series, the perfect gift for all the fans who feel their hearts pounding in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game Seven.    https://www.nytimes.com/by/tyler-kepner   @TylerKepner   https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/634030/the-grandest-stage-by-tyler-kepner/?ref=PRHC184D6440         Notes: Tyler Kepner wrote the grander stage the history of the World Series about baseballs October classic. Is the New York Times national baseball radar and has a background in being a bit writer for teams. He's originally from Philly. He was an intern at the Boston Globe and then the Washington post. Got a job out of college covering the Angels. Then got a job covering the Seattle Mariners for a newspaper in Seattle. In 2000 he got a job at the New York Times covering the mats for two years. Then he was covering the Yankees for eight years. 2010 he became the New York Times national baseball writer. Writing the book on the history of the World Series was a lifelong goal. He had written a previous book about pitching called K. The book was a three-year project to write. Tyler has covered 24 World Series dating back to 1998 as well as gone to two as a fan, 1983 series with the Phillies as a kid and then 1993. Tyler always follows good stories for his baseball writing. The 2022 baseball playoffs started in St. Louis to see about Albert polos last games. Then moved on to cover the New York Yankees. And then he's going to see the Seattle Mariners as they are in the playoffs for the first time in years. TV ratings for baseball have been decent. Still gets very good ratings in local markets. Baseball like other sports is still live programming and and they jam of TV. Sports creates appointment setting type TV. When you cover baseball as a rider, you will go to the ball park about 2 PM for a 7 PM game. He would mall around the stadium and clubhouse talk with players the manager may be the GM. Most days he's writing, with a deadline by the night time to be able to post by the next day. Player access in baseball is pretty open, it's an every day business and they give the media plenty of room to work. Tyler missed game seven of the 2001 World Series in Arizona versus the Yankees because of a family commitment. Baseball business as no hard salary cap, just some luxury taxes. It is expensive to build a team as you need free agents but also good scouting and player development. There's a lot of have and have Nots. Many of the smaller teams like the Oakland A's I've had player stolen by big teams like the Yankees or the Red Sox, almost acting like farm systems for the bigger teams. Baseball has changed over the years with the introduction of analytics and stats that now dominate the game. The teams that use at the best and can communicate the info to the players usually win. A great example of this is the GM of the Dodgers Andrew Friedman, who previously had been the GM of the Tampa Bay rays. Dodgers are well run team have a little bit of a small team mentality where they draft and develop players well, but also of the big resources and money to get the free agents. Teams have to convince the players how data will help their game. It isn't that hard since the new generation has been raised on their cell phones and data. The idea being a singing how are you can swing better, or what is a better pitch for a pitcher to use so that players can play well. Older guys in baseball lament the analytics and how it's changed the game. Amateur players understand how they have to do well on the metrics, and how hard they hit the ball, and swing playing in velocity. The older scouts and baseball people dislike the fact that it's not about moving the runner over in contact anymore. The game has evolved and the analytics and the data shows you what you need to do to win. Sports, including baseball is good for TV because it has live programming and people still watch live programming. Baseball games still may take longer but they still get OK national ratings and very good local ratings. Baseball is working on a little changes for more balls in the way and excitement. There is a lot of home runs and strikeouts right now. Baseball making some rule changes to affect us like regulating the shift and how the defense fields, changes to the baseball and maybe bigger bases to encourage base running aggressiveness in more stolen bases as examples. Billy Beane of Moneyball and the Oakland A's popularized baseball analytics and data. Been had a classic line I pay you to get on base, not to get caught stealing. No risky place. Tyler wanted to write World Series stories that people don't know. An example is what happened in the next game after Don Larsen throws a perfect game for the Dodgers. What happened to setup Kirk Gibson home run in 1988 vs As Tyler loves the art of pitching and the slider and the knuckleball. He had written a previous book K the history of baseball and 10 pitches. Did Babe Ruth call his shot? That is the legend, but it is not true. Babe Ruth told the Cubs he was going to do some thing, but did not point at offense. Back then the cubs pitchers would've thrown at Babe Ruth if he was showboating like that.         If you enjoyed this show, you may like:   BRT Sports:  HERE   BRT Marketing: HERE   BRT Business: HERE   More - BRT Best of: https://brt-show.libsyn.com/category/Best+Of     Thanks for Listening. 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What matches should be on the card for WWE WrestleMania XLI? How would we set up The Road to WrestleMania 41 for the 2025 Showcase of the Immortals? Which Superstars would be champions and challengers on The Grandest Stage of Them All next year? Find out on this FANTASY BOOKING edition of the Smack Talk podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smarkoutmoment/support

It's the Grandest Stage of Them All; the SuperBowl or pro wrestling; the granddaddy of them all! WrestleMania is one of the most wonderful times of the year for wrestling fans, and we're bringing you never-before-heard audio for a brand new podcast! Before he passed away, Greg recorded reviews of quite a few WrestleManias with me that never aired. I pulled our reviews of those main events and made a fantastic show for you all to enjoy! From WrestleMania 1, to 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30, we're bringing you our thoughts on the final match on every one of those fantastic cards! Get in the mood for WrestleMania XL with the Main Event Marks! #WWE #WrestleMania #wrestling https://linktr.ee/MainEventMarks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the Grandest Stage of Them All; the SuperBowl or pro wrestling; the granddaddy of them all! WrestleMania is one of the most wonderful times of the year for wrestling fans, and we're bringing you never-before-heard audio for a brand new podcast! Before he passed away, Greg recorded reviews of quite a few WrestleManias with me that never aired. I pulled our reviews of those main events and made a fantastic show for you all to enjoy! From WrestleMania 1, to 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30, we're bringing you our thoughts on the final match on every one of those fantastic cards! Get in the mood for WrestleMania XL with the Main Event Marks! #WWE #WrestleMania #wrestling https://linktr.ee/MainEventMarks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time to step onto the Grandest Stage of Them All! From WrestleMania 3 to WrestleMania 34, we're hopping in the time-traveling wrestling ring to break down, analyze, and have tons of fun with wrestling history with WrestleMania main events! Some were good, some were bad, and some were somewhere in between. With some archived audio, we go through mega main event matches like Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant to Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns, Stone Cold vs. The Rock to Batista vs. Triple H, and so much more! With less than 2 weeks until WrestleMania XL in Philadelphia, join us to relive Mania's biggest main events ever! #WWE #WrestleMania #wrestling https://linktr.ee/MainEventMarks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time to step onto the Grandest Stage of Them All! From WrestleMania 3 to WrestleMania 34, we're hopping in the time-traveling wrestling ring to break down, analyze, and have tons of fun with wrestling history with WrestleMania main events! Some were good, some were bad, and some were somewhere in between. With some archived audio, we go through mega main event matches like Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant to Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns, Stone Cold vs. The Rock to Batista vs. Triple H, and so much more! With less than 2 weeks until WrestleMania XL in Philadelphia, join us to relive Mania's biggest main events ever! #WWE #WrestleMania #wrestling https://linktr.ee/MainEventMarks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 weeks away from the Grandest Stage of them all Wrestlemania 40! We talk some wrestling news and happenings from the past week then rank Wrestlemania 30-39! linktr.ee/stolengimmicks

The guys welcome back Mike to the show, they talk to Tyler Kepner as Spring Training opens. They recap the Super Bowl, and talk about some 90's movies.Find Tyler's books "K and "The Grandest Stage" everywhere! You can catch Corner Pub Sports live on Friday nights at 8:15pm (EST) on their Facebook, YouTube, and X pages (@cornerpubsports)

PWC Royal Rumble Fallout: Rumblemania Reigns Supreme!* Brace yourselves, Rumblemaniacs, because Chris Ambs and Jimmy T. are back with a podcast so explosive, it'll make Brock Lesnar fear the F-5! It's the *PWC Royal Rumble Fallout*, your ultimate post-Rumble destination for delirious recaps, heated debates, and wildest predictions for the road to WrestleMania! In this episode, we'll dissect the Rumble from top to bottom: * Who emerged victorious? Was it a seasoned veteran reclaiming their throne, a rising star shocking the world, or a cunning opportunist playing the game to perfection? We'll analyze every near-elimination, every epic moment, and crown the true Rumble MVP! * Surprise entrants and shocking eliminations: We'll unpack the biggest head-scratchers, celebrate the unexpected returns, and mourn the fallen warriors who just missed their shot at glory. Did any debuts leave jaws on the floor? Did any betrayals break hearts? Prepare for emotional rollercoasters and side-splitting laughter as we relive the Rumble's most talked-about moments. * Road to WrestleMania: The Rumble sets the stage for the Grandest Stage of Them All, and we'll map out the potential dream matches, simmering feuds, and swerves that could define the road to WrestleMania. Who's got their sights set on the Championship gold? Will old rivalries reignite, or will new alliances form? We'll speculate, predict, and maybe even throw in some outlandish fantasy booking scenarios for good measure! But wait, there's more! * Fan interaction: We'll open the phone lines and let you, the passionate PWC community, weigh in on your favorite (and least favorite) Rumble moments. Share your wildest theories, dream matches, and rants, and let your voices be heard! * Hilariously bad takes (maybe): Chris and Jimmy might throw in some intentionally terrible predictions and hot takes just for kicks (and to fuel your future "I told you so" moments). Brace yourselves for laughter, groans, and maybe even a sprinkle of friendly smack talk. So, whether you're a Rumble veteran with encyclopedic knowledge or a first-time viewer still reeling from the chaos, the PWC Royal Rumble Fallout has something for everyone! Join Chris Ambs and Jimmy T. as they dissect the Rumble, predict the future, and prove once again that wrestling is the greatest form of entertainment on Earth! Powered By The PWC Network thepwcnetwork.podbean.com Follow Chris Ambs on X @Chrisambs1 Follow Jimmy T On X @_DJMASSFX_ Follow The PWC Network on X @PWC_NETWORK

David kicks off the show with Ben from ‘Wednesday Worldwide' and this Cold Open Question of the Week: If Dave caught a case of the Twitter Fingers like Tony Khan, what would Ben do (1:04)? Then, they open up the mailbag and answer some of your questions (4:42). They cover a variety of topics, including how to keep Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, and LA Knight's momentum going into WrestleMania, as well as their ideal title ladder match at The Grandest Stage of Them All (5:04). Later, they debate who Gunther should face at WrestleMania XL (42:42) and figure out who should beat Samoa Joe for the AEW Championship (55:56). Be sure to check out videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. We also are on Instagram and Threads and X.      Hosts: David Shoemaker and Ben Cruz Producer: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sports Illustrated is reporting that The Rock is not currently being considered for the main event of WrestleMania 40. And judging by how the last week has gone, it certainly seems as though Cody Rhodes is back on the road to his rematch against Roman Reigns. So, what changed? Did something change? It's hard to say, but what we do know is that Vince McMahon currently does not have any hand in WWE's Creative direction thanks to Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel. At least for now, Triple H has full control to enact his WrestleMania vision. Is Cody Rhodes the right man to face the Tribal Chief in Philadelphia? What other matches can we expect to see on the Grandest Stage of Them All? Rick Ucchino and SP3 are back for another edition of Bleav in Pro Wrestling!

In this episode Brett talks with Adam Gellman (@wwegellman) about throwing a wrestling card event at the National. He shares his passion for the segment of the Hobby and discusses the importance of community building. Email chicagomainevent2023@gmail.com to get on the list for the Chicago Main EventSign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Adam: | Twitter | Instagram | Sports Cards Uncensored

Bay Area's Damon Bruce discussed the A's fans "reverse boycott," the latest in owner John Fisher's attempt to move to Vegas and his intentional sabotage of a fan base to make them look bad.

Dave LaGreca, Mark Henry, Bully Ray & Tommy Dreamer have an in-person debate on whether a wrestler needs to be on WrestleMania to complete their career.  Things get emotional when they talk about the biggest night of their professional lives at the showcase of the immortals. 

Night 2 of the "Grandest Stage of Them All," as Edge takes on the "Demon" Finn Balór inside Hell in a Cell, Gunther defends the Intercontinental Championship against Drew McIntyre and Sheamus, Bianca Belair defends the Raw Women's Title against Asuka, Brock Lesnar takes on Omos, and can Cody Rhodes finish the story and beat the nearly 950 plus title reign of Roman Reigns? As Reigns defends the WWE Undisputed Universal championship against Rhodes, and more.

Charlotte Flair joined Ryan Satin backstage to discuss her upcoming SmackDown Women's Championship Match at WrestleMania 39 with Rhea Ripley and reflect on the path that brought her to the Grandest Stage of Them All. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte Flair joined Ryan Satin backstage to discuss her upcoming SmackDown Women's Championship Match at WrestleMania 39 with Rhea Ripley and reflect on the path that brought her to the Grandest Stage of Them All. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Kaz are joined by Stat Guy Greg, Ben Cruz, Brian H. Waters, and Jonathan Kermah to give their predictions for night two on the Grandest Stage of Them All. Drew McIntyre vs. Sheamus vs. Gunther (04:00) Edge vs. Finn Bálor (17:20) Dominik Mysterio vs. Rey Mysterio (53:00) Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns (1:01:00) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Guests: Ben Cruz and Stat Guy Greg Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz are joined by Stat Guy Greg Ben Cruz, Jonathan Kermah and Brian H. Waters to give their predictions for night one on the Grandest Stage of Them All. John Cena vs Austin Theory (05:00) Logan Paul vs Seth Rollins (18:00) Omos vs Brock Lesnar (28:00) Bianca Belair vs Asuka (53:00) Charlotte vs Rhea Ripley (59:00) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Guests: Ben Cruz, Stat Guy Greg, Jonathan Kermah and Brian H. Waters Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 The Provider strikes again! TJ Albin successfully eliminates the hiatus and brings back the CTW Podcast!! Joining him as always is the “Saraivaholic” himself Dylan Saraiva! But that's not all as two of the newest hosts to CTW have also joined the pod as TJs best friend in the whole wide world “The All” Paul Holloway and J.R. Lannister make their official podcast hosting debut! The Cheapest Roundtable ever assembled gather to talk about the aftermath of Elimination Chamber!! The road to Wrestlemania is officially on the streamline as the WWE Universe watches on to bear witness to the final laps for the Superstars of the WWE! TJ takes the guys through the potential matches and build ups to the Grandest Stage of them all and asks their thoughts in hopes to PROVIDE some clarity going into one of the hottest seasons of the year!!!!  Cheap Talk Wrestling is Officially on Pro Wrestling Tees with THE CHEAPEST SHIRTS ON THE SITE!! More Designs to come, but go to the link and grab your shirt now!!! https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/cheapwrestling CTW has just opened our own merchandise store! Go check out CTW Shop. We have hoodies, t-shirts, phone cases, you name it! Go check it out with the link shopctw.creator-spring.com Focus at the gym and staying healthy with Gallon Gear! CTW is giving you 15% off at check using code CHEAP15!! Get a gallon, 1/2 gallon and use the code. Add some swag to your workout. Use the link https://www.gallongear.com Looking to “Party like a Champion” at your next party? Look no further than Party Belts! Party Belts has you covered with their wide selection of championship belts to make you the reigning champion at any party you step into. Go check them out by heading on over to partybelts.com and use code CHEAP15 for 15% off store wide! Love the game of Cornhole and want to take it to the next level? Check out Wicked Cornhole right now and up your corn hole game. Check them out at Wickedcornhole.com and use CHEAP5 at checkout for 5% off your next purchase!! PLUS!! Thanks to CTW and Wicked Cornhole working together we are adding the cheap deal with Wicked Wood Prints!!! You can also use that CHEAP5 at Wicked Wood Prints and ad some new flair to your home with custom wood workings, signs and slogans. Use the code and see for yourself! Want to live your dream to be a Pro Wrestler head over to Showcase Pro Wrestling Training Center. 126 Main Street in Woonsocket, Ri and start living your dream Check them out at Showcaseprowrestling.com for more information or follow them on all social media @Spwrestling! Make sure you follow us @CheapWrestling on Twitter and Instagram @CheapWrestling again @CheapWrestling one more time @CheapWrestling to keep up to date with us and all of the latest news in the wrestling world! FOLLOW US @ Our personal Social Medias as well!!

Super Bowl LVII is just days away! I give a breakdown of the matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. Starting with storylines heading to the game (3:05), keys to victory for both teams (7:15) and of course, my prediction (19:55)! Music by: Eazzy Will

Talking baseball in the Book Nook with Tyler Kepner, the lead baseball writer for the New York Times.

The national baseball writer for The New York Times since 2010, Tyler Kepner began his career as a teenager, interviewing players for a homemade magazine that garnered him national attention. His national bestseller K: A History of Baseball in Ten Pitches earned praise from fans, fellow sportswriters, and Hall of Fame pitchers alike. Also the author of The Phillies Experience: A Year-by-Year Chronicle of the Philadelphia Phillies, Kepner formerly covered the Angels for the Riverside Press-Enterprise, the Mariners for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, and the Mets for the Times. In The Grandest Stage, Kepner uses analysis, lore, humor, and behind-the-scoreboards anecdotes to offer a vivid 117-year history of the World Series. (recorded 12/1/2022)

We're going to WrestleMania!The tickets are booked, and Cheap Pop will be in LA for the Grandest Stage of Them All in 2023. To celebrate this momentous occasion, we thought we'd get our predictions in early and try to use the power of our minds to see 5 months into the future.In this first of a two-parter, we bring you a plethora of dream matches to open what is sure to be the biggest Wrestlemania OF ALL TIME!

It's finally time for the World Series to begin between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros! Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker welcome former Phillies player, manager, and coach Larry Bowa to the show to share his thoughts on Philadelphia's journey to the World Series, Bryce Harper's performance to this point, and the intimidation factor playing at Citizens Bank Park (08:40). NY Times baseball columnist Tyler Kepner discusses his new book The Grandest Stage on the history of the World Series ahead of this year's fall classic (26:48). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Part One: Tyler Kepner, author of "The Grandest Stage: A History of the World Series." Part Two: (from 2019) Dr. Jonathan Gelber, author of "Tiger Woods' Back and Tommy John's Elbow: Injuries and Tragedies that Transformed Careers, Sports, and Society."

It's a Samson Sit-Down with columnist and author Tyler Kepner! We talk all things baseball. MLB postseason. History of the World Series! A baseball fan's dream! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a segment from Sports Open Line. Matt Pauley is joined by New York Times baseball columnist Tyler Kepner to discuss his book The Grandest Stage: A History of the World Series. The 11-time World Series Champions St. Louis Cardinals get their fair share of coverage in the book! Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8pm on KMOX 1120AM and 98.7FM. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir.

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by New York Times national baseball writer Tyler Kepner. The pair discuss Tyler's new book, "The Grandest Stage: A History of the World Series." Later Rob is joined by SABR President Mark Armour, pinch hitting for Scott Bush, for a weekly discussion of winners of the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

On this episode, Mark Simon, New York Times national baseball writer Tyler Kepner and SIS VP of Baseball Bobby Scales discuss the biggest surprises of the 2022 season.They include the accomplishments of Aaron Judge and Albert Pujols (yes, Judge was to some extent a surprise), Andrés Giménez and the Guardians, and many more (0:53).Tyler also talks about his new book, The Grandest Stage, a history of the World Series (35:37).Thanks as always for listening. Please follow us on Twitter at @sis_baseball and read our work at SportsInfoSolutions.com. You can e-mail us at Mark@sportsinfosolutions.com.

In this episode, Casey is joined by Tyler Kepner of the NY Times! He breaks down the greatness of Aaron Judge following HR #61 and talks about his upcoming book "The Grandest Stage" deep diving into the history of the World Series

Osisrus and the Queen give us a first hand account, of WrestleMania weekend. In Dallas Texas.

In this week's episode of RSH, the crew will give you their picks for this weekend's upcoming Wrestlemania! Yes, it's finally here! They will break down the event in-depth as Josh defends his RSH title at the Grandest Stage of Them All. Plus Justin Del Rio joins the show and they will talk about Triple H's best moments and break down Wrestlemania 31. This should be a fun episode, make sure to tune in!! #WWE #BrockLesnar #BeckyLynch #BiancaBelair #RomanReigns #Wrestlemania

In recent weeks, there were rumors swirling that Vince McMahon was having a match at Wrestlemania 38 against Pat McAfee. After weeks of rumors, the chairman of WWE was a guest on The Pat McAfee Show and offered the former NFL punter a spot on the Grandest Stage of them all, and days later the match against Austin Theory was booked. In a new report by Dave Meltzer, states that McMahon will do what he wants to do come Wrestlemania. Plus, former WWE Superstar Alberto Del Rio has signed with the UFC, and a new update on AEW EVP Kenny Omega has been revealed. Sportskeeda Wrestling's Jose G & Kevin Kellam dive into these and other trending headlines in today's "Freestyle Friday" edition of The Top Story. #VinceMcMahon #AlbertoDelRio #KennyOmega You can also visit our site: https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe For more updates on sports follow us on: - Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/749eMMN... - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SKWrestling - Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/SKWrestling_ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skwrestling_

Woah-Oh-Oh! Woah-Oh-Oh! WrestleMania! Yes, on this episode Sam, Dan and Riordan chat all things Grandest Stage of Them All. The topics of best and worst 'Manias, favourite matches, celebrity involvements and what makes a good WrestleMania all come up. All of that, plus the week's news and the chap's predictions for both nights of WrestleMania 37.

It only comes once a year, the Grandest Stage of All, The Showcase of The Immortals, Ladies and Gentlemen it's WrestleMania. Come chill with Post 90's and Hitman as they the first ppv with a live audience since the start of the pandemic and it looks nothings changed. First they cover the opening match of the All Mighty WWE Champion and CEO of The Hurt Business(or what's left of it) Bobby Lashley defending his title against the Scottish Warrior Drew McIntyre. Then we briefly discuss the absolute spectacle of a match that both Cesaro and Seth Rollins put on. Finally we end things off with the Black Excellence studded main even as The Boss Sasha Banks defends her SmackDown Womens Championship against the 2021 Women's Royal Rumble Winner, the EST of WWE none other than Bianca Belair.

It's time!!! The Grand Daddy of them All is here! It's time for Hit the Books Wrestlemania! Ryan and Mikey have been building these feuds for months and it's time to finally see it all pay off in the two night Wrestlemania special!On Night One we have:The Andre the Giant Memorial Battle RoyalKevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn(c) No Holds Barred match for the Universal ChampionshipAsuka vs. Liv MorganMorrison and his mystery partner vs. The Usos vs. The Street Profits #1 Contenders Match for the Smackdown Tag Team Championships.The LLC(c) vs. One Nation vs. Heavy Machinery vs. Ricochet and Murphy for the Raw Tag Team ChampionshipsRoman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre in a 3 Stages of Hell MatchBayley & LeRae vs. Toni Storm & Piper Niven vs. Ember Moon & Shotzi Blackheart #1 Contenders match for the Women's Tag Team ChampionshipsMVP vs. Tomasso Ciampa(c) vs. Aleister Black for the United States Championshipand in the main event,Sasha Banks(c) vs. Sonya Deville for the Smackdown Women's ChampionshipOn Night 2 we have:The Women's Battle RoyalKarrion Kross vs. Braun StrowmanAdam Cole vs. Roderick StrongFlair & Natalya(c) vs. The Winner of the #1 Contenders Match for the Women's Tag Team ChampionshipsDaniel Bryan vs. Chad GableAJ Styles & Finn Balor(c) vs. The Winner of the #1 Contenders Match for the Smackdown Tag Team ChampionshipsRhea Ripley vs. Shayna Baszler(c) for the RAW Women's ChampionshipSeth Rollins(c) vs. Mastiff for the Intercontinental ChampionshipAnd for your main event,Keith Lee(c) vs. Edge for the WWE ChampionshipSee who comes out on top on The Grandest Stage of them all in this Special Wrestlemania episode!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hit-the-books-podcast/donations

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