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Mark Henry reacts to all of Smackdown including the build-up for WarGames, Ilja Dragunov's US open challenge, and speculates on who will be LA Knight's next opponent. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Eric Corbridge to review WWE Smackdown including reaction to the storyline with Charlotte and Rhea Ripley and the overproduced conversation segment, Drew McIntyre attacking Cody Rhodes in his bus, the latest U.S. Title Open Challenge for Ilja Dragunov, the full brackets for the John Cena tournament, a late spoiler (with warning) for the replacement for Sheamus in the tournament and whether he might win, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
On this week's Gorilla Position, JD, Mekz and birthday boy Skillit delve deep into the week that was in the wondrous world of WWE. From a Long Island Iced Z surprise on SmackDown to a jam-packed, star-studded RAW in The Garden, the boys have a LOT to discuss from WWE's headline-grabbing week in New York. On the agenda: A certain new signee derailing Gunther's path to John Cena's final match, the moments vs the stories on WWE TV, if the one-off surprises have helped The Last Time Is Now Tournament, plus a discussion around Ilja Dragunov and how he takes the next step up the ladder… Two words: Nightclub Bouncer?! Download the Gorilla Position podcast NOW to get your weekly fix of all things WWE. JD and the team LOVE hearing from you so keep your emails coming in: helloyou@wwegp.co.uk Other HOT TOPICS on this week's Gorilla Position:
Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Acceso anticipado para Fans - El torneo por definir el último rival de John Cena ya tiene a sus 15 participantes (y una sorpresa). Analizamos el plantel, el regreso de Zack Ryder a WWE, si será Joe Hendry o Jeff Hardy el rival de Solo Sikoa, quién debe ganar y mucho más. Además, analizamos SmackDown con el Open Challenge de Ilja Dragunov, la negativa de Charlotte Flair y la conformación de los WarGames. También sobre la polémica con TNA y pinceladas de AEW. Todo, con x.com/MiguelJuarezU. ¡Adéntrate en el análisis más completo del wrestling en español! Suscríbete por 1,99€/mes y escucha episodios especiales cada sábado en: — iVoox (pestaña 'Apoyar') — Spotify (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uhep/subscribe) — Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/3pqZLmZ) — YouTube (https://bit.ly/3MrSWLf) Con acceso al Discord para mecenas: https://discord.gg/G79hvUCRSR ➕ Artículos para suscriptores Compra merchandising oficial de WWE en Fanatics con mi código: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/baXOax Sígueme en X: https://www.twitter.com/SrAlexGomez Sígueme en Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/siralexgomez Sígueme en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SrAlexGomez Compra merchandising en la tienda de UHEP: https://www.latostadora.com/uhep #SmackDown #JohnCena #LastTimeIsNow #Torneo #OpenChallenge #TNA #AEW 00:00 Intro 00:24 Editorial 10:31 Análisis WWE SmackDown 33:27 La polémica de TNA 43:12 Mercedes Moné, AEW + Q&AEscucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Último Hombre En Pie. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/714573
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Christopher Maitland to review WWE Smackdown including reaction to Zack Ryder as L.A. Knight's mystery opponent and whether he should have been Matt Cardona, plus War Games developments, Charlotte's attitude toward Rhea Ripley, Ilja Dragunov, Sami Zayn, and more with live callers and chat interactions throughout.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
Because Nixon Newell and Miranda Alize have been in the wrestling headlines for three days, Chris & Kevin started the show there. Even after this time, your hosts are stumped about why this story has had legs. When your hosts move on to the WWE, they discuss Ilja Dragunov‘s US Championship challenge on Smackdown and […] The post Stunt Granny Audio 1109 – Nixon Newell, Chelsea Green and War Games appeared first on Stunt Granny.
The Dadley Boyz chat about what happened on this week's episode of Friday Night SmackDown, including...Drew McIntyre SUSPENDED!Ilja Dragunov vs. Johnny Gargano!Chelsea Green is US Champ AGAIN!Lash Legend aligns with Nia Jax!Is SmackDown in crisis?!ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@AdamWilbourn@MichaelHamflett@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The First Black Champ Podcast breaks down a wild week in the WWE as Logan Paul flips from face to heel in one night — knocking out CM Punk at the end of Raw! Is Paul now replacing Seth Rollins in The Vision? Plus, Cody Rhodes vs. Aleister Black gets a fresh twist, Drew McIntyre gets “suspended,” and Ridge Holland's release sparks major reaction. With Survivor Series: War Games on the horizon, who really runs WWE — Triple H, Nick Khan, or Mark Shapiro? Could the “new era” mean the WWE as we know it is dead? We also dive into: Damien Priest's sudden insertion into the top feud Lash Legend teaming with Nia Jax Chelsea Green becoming a double champ Charlotte Flair's wardrobe moment Johnny Gargano vs. Ilja Dragunov stealing the show? Tune in for unfiltered wrestling talk, powerful insights, and the culture's real voice in sports entertainment. Listen. Laugh. Debate. #FirstBlackChamp
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Dave LaGreca takes over Busted Open After Dark reacting to a Smackdown Full of Surprises giving his thoughts on the bracket reveal of John Cena's Tournament, Jade's first promo as Champion and Chelsea Green winning the Women's United States Title. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE SmackDown as champions Cody Rhodes & Jade Cargill appear, Giulia defends her title against Chelsea Green, and Ilja Dragunov hosts another open challenge.XL: Dwayne Johnson reflects on the lack of commercial success for “The Smashing Machine”, Ridge Holland regrets social media post, and NXT ratings rise.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.“Silent” Brian Mackney dies at 77Dwayne Johnson on ‘The Smashing Machine' box officeRidge Holland regrets social media post against WWENXT & AEW Dynamite ratings with Big Data + Panel comparisonsNJPW, NOAH & AEW Collision this weekendPOST Wrestling Café Schedule:Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown XLSaturday: Collision CourseFREE Shows:Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDownPhoto Courtesy: WWERASD Theme by THE IDENTiTY CRiSiS: theidentitycrisis.com / youtube.com/theidcBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: https://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/postwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Our WWE SmackDown review as Simon Miller recaps:0:00 Zelina Vega slaps Cody Rhodes2:51 Ilja Dragunov vs. Johnny Gargano4:35 Backstage promos5:45 Jade Cargill promo6:50 Backstage promos7:37 Nia Jax vs. Charlotte Flair10:00 Chelsea Green vs. Giulia 13:02 Backstage promos14:15 Talla Tonga vs. Rey Fenix16:14 Cody Rhodes vs. Aleister Black Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Javier Machado to review WWE Smackdown including analysis speculation on who the mystery opponent for L.A. Knight could be including some wild but intriguing theories. Also, the Cody Rhodes vs. Aleister Black match and finish that led to a Drew McIntyre suspension, Jade Cargill's short heel promo, Ilja Dragunov avoiding Tomasso Ciampa and whether that's a good or bad storyline, and more with live caller and chat interaction throughout.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
Luego de tanta noticia negativa sobre las bajas asistencias y los números en caída de la marca azul, SmackDown nos presenta un show que fue difícil de digerir. A pesar de algunos buenos momentos, el programa se sintió flojo y sin energía.Entre lo más destacado:
Hat WWE ein Main Event-Problem? Und ist die Midcard um Wrestler wie Ilja Dragunov oder Dominik Mysterio die eigentliche Schatzkammer? Wir haben unsere Probleme mit Saturday Night's Main Event, insbesondere mit dem neuen World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk... Wir gehen tief rein in die Unterschiede zwischen WWEs Main Event-Scene und Midcard, beleuchten die neuen Champs, darunter auch Jade Cargill, und blicken schon einmal voraus auf das Last Time Is Now Tournament für den letzten Gegner von John Cena. Neben der SNME-Review geht's v.a. auch um die aktuelle RAW, inkl. der "Bewerbung" von Logan Paul bei The Vision. Viel Spaß! Wir freuen uns wie immer mega über Kommentare und Feedback auf Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook. Unterstützt den SCHWITZKASTEN gern auch auf Patreon dabei, der beste deutsche Wrestling Podcast zu sein.
The World's Strongest Man Mark Henry gives his reactions on the Halloween Edition of Smackdown. Plus! Mark gives his takes on what will go down on Saturday Night's Main Event. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Support our sponsors this week by using the links below for the exclusive Solomonster offers!MINT MOBILE ▶ Get your 3-month UNLIMITED wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at http://www.mintmobile.com/solomonster right now!BETTERHELP ▶ Get 10 PERCENT OFF your first month and give online therapy a try at http://www.betterhelp.com/solomonster to start being your best self. Thanks to BetterHelp for sponsoring this week's episode!MACHO MONSTER reviews the Halloween edition of WWE Smackdown on the eve of SNME, a snoozefest of an episode outside of another excellent US Title Open Challenge match with Ilja Dragunov. Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre did add some intriguing stipulations to their championshiop match that would make you think Drew is winning the title, but... not so fast. Plus, we got a match with two college football mascots that included an amazing reference to BEARCAT LEE.***Follow Solomonster on X (formerly Twitter) for news and opinion:http://x.com/solomonsterSubscribe to the Solomonster Sounds Off on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSolomonster?sub_confirmation=1Become a Solomonster Sounds Off Channel Member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jcg7mk93fGNqWPMfl_Aig/join
Our WWE SmackDown review as Simon Miller recaps:0:00 Tiffany Stratton and Jade Cargill face off2:12 Backstage promo2:56 Ilja Dragunov vs. Nathan Frazer5:18 Carmelo Hayes vs. Kit Wilson6:27 Backstage Promos7:33 Alexa Bliss vs. Nia Jax9:36 Backstage Promos12:36 Tama Tonga & JC Mateo vs. Motor City Machine Guns14:16 Drew McIntyre & Cody Rhodes contract signing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Power-Wrestling Podcast präsentiert: Endlich wieder SmackDown!WWE SmackDown vom 24. Oktober 2025 aus Tempe, Arizona.Darin: Jade Cargill enthüllt ihr wahres Gesicht! Jimmy Uso will den Angriff auf Jacob Fatu rächen! Cody Rhodes sieht gegen Drew McIntyre erneut alt aus! Ilja Dragunov setzt Sami Zayns Open Challenge fort – gleich mit einem gefährlichen Herausforderer!Alles Ergebnisse und Entwicklungen hier im großen Bericht: https://www.power-wrestling.de/wwe-smackdown/wwe-smackdown-241025-ergebnisse-rhodes-uberrumpelt-bitterer-turn-open-challenge-geht-weiterDie aktuelle Berichterstattung rund um WWE und AEW findest du bei uns unter: https://www.power-wrestling.de HOL DIR JETZT DEINEN PATREON-FREIMONAT! Alle Podcasts zuerst, viele exklusive Bonus-Folgen, alles werbefrei, über 2.500 Ausgaben im großen Archiv. Jetzt anmelden und einen Monat kostenlos hören: https://www.patreon.com/powerwrestling/redeem/3F028
On the latest edition of This is Wrestling, Lee Versage and Zach McGibbon recaps everything in the world of wrestling from AEW and WWE. The guys go over the post AEW WrestleDream edition of Dynamite, give their thoughts on the brackets for the AEW Women's Tag Team title tournament, look into WWE with Ilja Dragunov being named WWE's United States champion, and a whole bunch more! This is another edition of the show you do not want to miss!Questions for the show? Make sure to reach out at our social media or send in your question via email at versagelee@gmail.com. Follow on social media:Twitter: @TIW_AudioFollow Zach on Twitter: @RawIsGibbyInstagram: @TIW_Audio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisiswrestlingaudio Threads: @TIW_Audio
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Wai Ting and Neal Flanagan review WWE SmackDown featuring a big angle involving Jade Cargill, Cody Rhodes & Drew McIntyre under one roof, Ilja Dragunov's US Title Open Challenge, and Tiffany Stratton vs. Kiana James. XL: Abdullah the Butcher in hospital, The Collective & WrestleCon team-up, Red Velvet update, WWE PC's new European class, and more.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.Abdullah the Butcher in hospital with “serious” issuesGCW The Collective teams with WrestleCon for 'Mania weekendRed Velvet returns, wants to face Mercedes MonéEuropean indie names join WWE PC classWeekend wrestling: NXT Halloween Havoc and morePOST Wrestling Café Schedule:Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown XLSaturday: Collision CourseSunday: UFC 321 ReviewFREE Shows:Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDownSunday: NXT Halloween Havoc ReviewPhoto Courtesy: WWERASD Theme by THE IDENTiTY CRiSiS: theidentitycrisis.com / youtube.com/theidcBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: https://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/postwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Our WWE SmackDown review as Phil Chambers recaps:0:00 Cody Rhodes, Drew McIntyre and Jimmy Uso brawl3:03 Tama Tonga & JC Mateo vs. Rey Fenix & Shinsuke Nakamura4:56 Backstage promos6:47 Tiffany Stratton vs. Kiana James7:47 Jade Cargill heel turn10:05 Backstage promos11:09 Ilja Dragunov vs. Aleister Black15:47 Backstage promos18:19Drew McIntyre vs. Jimmy Uso Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's a big week for championships in the WWE this week– the deck continues to be shuffled ever since Seth Rollins was injured. Titles were defended and lost across both of the main shows. Which of these new champions are we most excited for? And where are those who came up short left in the final months of wrestling in 2025?The Main EventIn April 2023, WWE established the newest version of the World Heavyweight Championship. There have been a few highs… and a whole lot of lows because of booking decisions and injuries. Now that they're ready to crown the newest Champion on November first, we take a look at one of WWE's newest titles.The Three CountLindsey put over Ilja Dragunov's big return.Danielle put over McKenzie Mitchell's wrestling look bookHal put over Smackdown (on PS1).Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, and Julian BurrellFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky and YouTube.Give us a five star rating on your podcatcher of choice.The show is produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Eric Corbridge to review WWE Smackdown including analysis of the build to the Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre main event, the heel turn of Jade Cargill, whether the MFTs are compelling enough to use up so many roster spots, Bayley issuing challenge to Charlotte & Alexa Bliss, Ilja Dragunov's U.S. Title Open Challenge beginning, and more with live caller and chat interactions throughout.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
Ilja Dragunov lanza su reto abierto por el Campeonato de los Estados Unidos, y nada menos que Aleister Black responde en un regreso impactante
The Snug Crew is back to break down this week's Friday Night SmackDown as WWE gears up for their next big Saturday Night Main Event. In this episode, we dive deep into all the action, including:The return of Ilja Dragunov as he defends the United States Championship in an open challenge. What does this mean for the title picture and the SmackDown roster moving forward?A shocking surprise return that comes with a devastating heel turn. We unpack the moments, the implications for the faction, and what this signals for the SmackDown brand's direction.A no disqualification main event that delivered chaos, high stakes, and unforgettable spots. Was it a turning point for any wrestlers involved? We discuss the storytelling, psychology, and in-ring work that stood out.We also cover:How SmackDown is positioning itself for the upcoming Saturday Night main eventHighlights, standout performances, and surprising twistsWhat to expect next week and what to watch for on future episodesTune in, get snug with the Snug Crew, and don't forget to leave us a star rating and a review so more fans can join the conversation. Your feedback helps shape our coverage and brings more warmth to the squares and rings we love.
Adam, Phil, and Nicholas chat about all the big wrestling talking points this week...WrestleDream REACTION!Is Jey Uso a divisive wrestler?Ilja Dragunov RETURNS!Which wrestler proved you wrong?Could Dirty Dom be a world champ?!We answer all these questions and more, and there's a bloody good quiz all about Jey Uso!Follow us on Twitter:@AdamWilbourn@PhilMyChambers@ItsAdamNicholas@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Two Dudes With Attitudes, Ryan and Denton dive into one of the most chaotic and exciting weeks in WWE — covering SmackDown (Oct 17), RAW (Oct 20), and NXT (Oct 21)!
Ian unfortunately couldn't make it for episode 265, but no need to fear, Tucky is near. After a few months away from OTM our co-host Jim Tucker returns. We catch up and discuss all of the craziness happening in the professional wrestling world this week. From Dragunov's return on Smackdown, to Rollins being stripped of his WHC to AEW Wrestledream, we had a lot to discuss. Give us a follow on all socials for more @PodOnTheMark.
This week's Hot Tags include recent WWE title changes (Ilja Dragunov, AJ Styles and Dragon Lee), Tony catches up on the previous releases and other topics from last week, and more.
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Welcome back to another hard-hitting episode of 4 Sides Of The Ring — the wrestling podcast where passion meets debate! This week, the crew breaks down the latest drama, shocking title changes, and biggest storylines across WWE, AEW, and NXT.
Thank you to all my friends for stopping by and helping me with the show! We talk about Ilja Dragunov return, Seth Rollins injury, Interim Titles are pointless, AJ Lee is Tag Team Champs, AEW Womens Tag Title Bracket, Wrestlers as Movie Genres & so much more!____988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline- in US & CanadaCrisis Text Line: Text Hello to 741741Trevor Lifeline: 866-488-7386 or text "START" to 678678Trans LifeLine: 877-565-8860Please feel free to subscribe to our Youtube channel! Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/ShEliteShowcaseTwitch:twitch.tv/sheliteshowcaseThank you to Justin for making ALL of the Intro music for our shows! Justin:@heeltactics_ on Twitterhttps://jlanonthebeat.bandcamp.com/https://linktr.ee/ShEliteShowcasehttps://www.sheliteshowcase.comKatie: @KatieWrasslin13 on TwitterSavannah: @Y2Garcia_ on Twitter & Instagram
Ilja Dragunov is not only back, but he's also the new United States Champion! Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau share their two cents on what happened on last week's newsworthy SmackDown to kick off WrestleRant Radio before discussing whether Cody Rhodes should lose the Undisputed WWE Championship to Drew McIntyre at Saturday Night's Main Event. They also give an update on the insane Andrade dilemma, non-compete clauses in wrestling and Samantha Irvin dealing with a similar situation. From there, they recap AEW's WrestleDream pay-per-view event, including Mercedes Mone capturing yet another championship (what's the endgame?!) and a polarizing "I Quit" main event between Darby Allin and Jon Moxley. Plus, hear their thoughts on Seth Rollins having to relinquish the World Heavyweight Championship, if the follow-up to the big angle with The Vision was disappointing, CM Punk vs. Jey Uso fighting for the vacant title at Saturday Night's Main Event and who will win, and FULL PREDICTIONS for Saturday's NXT Halloween Havoc event!
A fun week in the world of WWE and a super fun episode of Gorilla Position to match! On this week's edition, JD, Mekz and The Man They Call Skillit break down Seth Rollins vacating the World Heavyweight Championship and what it means for the main event scene on Monday Night RAW… Specifically Bron Breakker. Elsewhere on the show, the lads chat Becky Lynch's sinister promo in Paul Heyman's ear, Sami Zayn being dethroned as US Champion, the disappointing follow-up for Aleister Black and Zelina Vega, plus thoughts on the Cody/Drew saga continuing. Download the Gorilla Position podcast NOW to get your weekly fix of all things WWE. JD and the team LOVE hearing from you so keep your emails coming in: helloyou@wwegp.co.uk Other HOT TOPICS on this week's Gorilla Position:
Jey Uso winning the Battle Royal on Raw to face CM Punk at Saturday Night's Main Event was the right creative decision by WWE: #AGREE or #DISAGREE?Jey Uso vs CM Punk at SNMEIlja Dragunov Returns To Capture US TitleCody Rhodes vs Drew McIntyreHot Tag!The fallout from the injury to Seth Rollins has begun, as he was stripped of the World Heavyweight Championship and WWE held a Battle Royal on Raw to determine CM Punk's opponent at Saturday Night's Main Event on November 1st.With entrants such as LA Knight, AJ Styles, Dom Mysterio, and Penta in the mix, the final two came down to Jey Uso eliminating his brother Jimmy Uso, LAKnight and Som Mysterioto move on to the World Title Match at SNME. Did WWE make the right decision going with Uso against Punk, or did they miss a golden opportunity to set up a fresh main event picture? How does this affect The Vision?We also saw Ilja Dragunov return on Smackdown to answer Sami Zayn's US title open challenge, shocking the world by capturing the United States Title. We'll discuss his return and what a win like this could mean for him moving forward, as well as what this means for Sami Zayn moving forward.Also in Smackdown, a backstage attack eliminated Jacob Fatu from competing in a Number 1 Contender's Match against Drew McIntyre to determine the next challenger for Cody Rhodes' WWE Championship. Confronted by Cody, a brawl and impromptu match ensued, setting the stage for Drew to challenge Cody. Can Drew finally win the big match and defeat Cody or is he set up to lose yet another major main event opportunity? What would a loss mean for Drew?We discuss all of this and much more on this week's episode of the Lazy Booking Podcast!S/P: Specialized Physical Therapy | specializedphysicaltherapy.com
WWE made significant creative pivots to its main event scenes across Monday Night Raw and SmackDown with the latest Saturday Night's Main Event upcoming. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a brief look at WWE news [7:20] before diving into The Main Event [16:45] where they tackle Cody Rhodes looking foolish against Drew McIntyre, Jacob Fatu being written off TV, The Vision getting excluded from a battle royal and Jey Uso being chosen to face CM Punk instead of LA Knight. "The Silver King" and Vintage" then break down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:10:30], including Ilja Dragunov returning and beating Sami Zayn to win the United States title, AJ Styles & Dragon Lee upending Judgment Day for the world tag team titles, Dominik Mysterio remaining massively over, Becky Lynch being stuck in a Maxxine Dupri vortex, Nikki Bella returning to back Stephanie Vaquer and much more. Plus: What's next for John Cena? Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Episode 147 is live. Acefield Retro and Chad are back with a brand-new edition of Wrestling Tonight to break it all down, a massive week across AEW, WWE, and beyond. AEW WrestleDream 2025 in St. Louis felt like a complete show from start to finish. Every match had purpose, and every moment built toward something meaningful. Darby Allin finally defeated Jon Moxley in a violent but deeply emotional I Quit match that ended with Sting's return. Hangman Page and Samoa Joe delivered the kind of world title match that rewards patience, ending with Page barely surviving before The Opps made their presence felt again. Cracks began to form in Don Callis' camp when Kazuchika Okada accidentally hit Takeshita with a Rainmaker, costing them the tag titles. Kris Statlander's win over Toni Storm was the title defense her reign needed, and Mercedes Moné continued her dominant streak by defeating Mina Shirakawa to break Ultimo Dragon's record. Elsewhere, Jurassic Express reunited to beat the Young Bucks in a fast, fun tag match that raised new questions about Kenny Omega's next move. Fletcher retained against Briscoe, Hayter and Thekla tore into each other, and The Hurt Syndicate picked up a strong win that puts them in line for gold. In WWE, Seth Rollins' shoulder injury could reshape the road to WrestleMania, but the larger story is the company's quiet rollout of an AI-driven storytelling system. Reports suggest WWE creative has begun testing artificial intelligence to help design character arcs, anticipate audience reactions, and fine-tune story pacing before scripts reach production. Whether this becomes a valuable tool or a creative crutch remains to be seen, but it marks a major shift in how wrestling stories might be told. Jacob Fatu's violent write-off and Ilja Dragunov's surprise United States Title win over Sami Zayn arrived with uncanny timing, fueling speculation that elements of the new system are already in play. Across the Pacific, AJ Styles may have wrestled his final match in Japan, closing the night with an emotional farewell speech delivered in Japanese by Shinsuke Nakamura. It was a week that balanced endings and beginnings. AEW delivered purposeful, organic storytelling while WWE stepped into uncharted territory by blending creativity with artificial intelligence. Wrestling keeps evolving, and nights like these remind everyone why they care.
Join SP3, Miss Krssi Luv and Tru Draw Josh for an all-new edition of our flagship podcast Tru Heel Heat 351 discussing the latest wrestling news including: 0:00 Intro 5:41 SP3, Miss Krssi Luv & Tru Draw Josh welcome you to the show 21:40 AEW Dynamite & Collision ft. Moxley/Darby prison scene 35:45 Andrade absent from AEW due to a potential 1-year WWE non-compete clause & StatKing joins to talk some legalities 1:16:55 Chris Jericho & Britt Baker potentially hinting at AEW exit, ROH TV plus more AEW news 1:53:58 NJPW King of Pro Wrestling ft. Takeshita's IWGP Title win & CMLL Viernes Espectacular 2:06:22 WWE SmackDown ft. Ilja Dragunov's return & U.S. Title win 2:14:48 Jacob Fatu injury update, WWE using A.I. creative, plus more news 2:25:19 WWE Raw on Netflix ft. The Vision turns on Seth Rollins 2:32:52 Seth Rollins injury fallout & what it means for Bron Breakker 2:49:33 TIK TOK TIME - Build The Perfect Wrestler, WHO BETTA & Guess The Faction by Emoji 3:12:52 Krssi Luv signs off 3:13:15 Changes to WWE plans after Seth Rollins' injury, John Cena I.C. Champ, plus more news 3:20:22 WWE NXT & Evolve Succession plus Ridge Holland let go from the company 3:32:32 TNA Bound For Glory plus news & notes 3:39:00 Best, Worst, Moments & Matches of the Week 3:42:58 AEW WrestleDream final predictions Leave your thoughts on this podcast in the live chat and comments section. Like, share, superchat and subscribe to support! #WWE #Andrade #AEW #SethRollins #TheVision #BronBreakker #PaulHeyman #BronsonReed #ChrisJericho #AI #JohnCena #AJStyles #AEWWrestleDream Welcome to the Tru Heel Heat Wrestling YouTube channel where we cover the sport of professional wrestling including all WWE TV shows (Raw, Smackdown, & NXT), AEW Dynamite/Dark, IMPACT Wrestling, NJPW, ROH, Dark Side of the Ring and more. Our weekly podcast hosted by SP3, Top Guy JJ & Miss Krssi Luv breaking down the weekly wrestling news and present unfiltered, honest thoughts and opinions for wrestling fans by wrestling fans, drops every Saturday. We also include PPV reviews, countdowns, and exclusive interviews with wrestlers from all promotions hosted by a wide range of personalities such as Romeo, Chris G, Ness, StatKing, Drunk Guy JJ, J-News and more. Subscribe and enable ALL notifications to stay posted for the latest wrestling WWE news, highlights, commentary, updates and more.Become a member of Tru Heels Facebook community: www.facebook.com/groups/1336177103130224/Subscribe to Tru Heel Heat on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC0AmFQmsRyQYPKyRm5hDwNgFollow Tru Heels on Twitter: twitter.com/truheelheatFollow Tru Heels on Instagram: www.instagram.com/truheelheat/Music composed by JPM
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you were a rapper or rock star, which AEW faction would you name your backing band or crew after (1:06)? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the “I Quit” match between Darby Allin and Jon Moxley and discuss the finish and the backlash it received online as far as being suitable for kids (3:31). Then they welcome Brian H. Waters to the table for an Adam “Hangman” Page epiphany (23:26). Then they discuss the following: Wrestle Dream highlights (37:44) Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre's showdown on Smackdown (57:49) WWE reportedly will be using AI to assist with writing story lines (1:01:20) Ilja Dragunov's return and United States Championship win (1:08:23) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Dadley Boyz chat about what happened on this week's episode of Friday Night SmackDown, including...Ilja Dragunov RETURNS to win US Title!Cody Rhodes & Drew McIntyre BRAWL!Women's tag titles on the line!The Motor City Machine Guns vs. Los Garza!Who attacked Jacob Fatu?!ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@AdamWilbourn@MichaelHamflett@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are back in your life with that brand new volume of The Black Guy Wrestling Podcast! The Good Brothers are joined by our guy Blue of ForUrWear as he prepares for his new show “Brain Buster Battle Royal”! We have you covered with a recap of AEW WrestleDream, Seth Rollins kicked out of The Vision and what his injury means for the World Heavyweight Championship, Billy Dixon gets robbed at ASE Wrestling “Close To Midnight” along with TME becoming the first ASE Tag Team Chmapions! We also got you covered on Ilja Dragunov returning, what is going on with Andrade, Wes Lee getting released, and much more! “the brand is healthy”► BGW goes LIVE with new episodes weekly! https://www.youtube.com/@bgwpod► Follow BGWhttps://www.twitter.com/bgwpod https://www.instagram.com/bgwpod/► “Get Lo” performed & produced by https://www.youtube.com/@iamaoabker► Until The Final Whistlehttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRpdkWXHRFOBBS1n3l6FmiNrWXE1zncf6&si=7tPQLZy44dG8SE3K► The Locker Room Lead https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRpdkWXHRFOCkasRcMs_8AMUQ6jEuFqDr&si=sNnVrVzN9VWxOBK8► Ladies Hoop Collective https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRpdkWXHRFOAHbBYfJgtWIeIagdjMzV68&si=csMy8S4D4VzhR0VI
Brad and Tyler share their takeaways from AEW WrestleDream, including Sting's surprise return to help Darby Allin and Kris Statlander's victorious night. They also discuss the latest headlines across WWE. Bron Breakker turned on Seth Rollins, Ilja Dragunov is back as a champion, and NXT makes its Prescott Valley debut on Saturday for Halloween Havoc. Let's talk about it.Other topics include:Bari Weiss, CBS, and Legacy JournalismGratitude: Post-Fall Break'The Golden Bachelor' Hometowns PreviewFollow the show for exclusive updates.Social: @gipod19 Web: gimmickinfringementpod.com, 19mediagroup.comGoods: https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.com0:00 Intro 5:18 Gratitude — Education and Health14:37 WWE — Bron Breakker's Vision and Ijla's Ceiling30:06 A Rose: Hometowns Preview (W5 Recap)37:10 AEW — WrestleDream Fallout56:58 WDWM — Bari Weiss1:01:37 ClosingFollow 19 Media Group:Twitter: @19MGroupInstagram: 19mediagrouphttps://www.19MediaGroup.comDiscover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroupWant to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)! https://bit.ly/19Guest
Mark Henry reacts to Ilja Dragunov beating Sami Zayn to become the new US Men's Champion. He also discusses the attack that happened that led to Cody Rhodes vs Drew McIntyre in the main event on Smackdown. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Denise Salcedo and Mark Henry give their takeaways from the return of Ilja Dragunov on Friday Night Smackdown and capturing the United States Title. Plus! They preview the AEW WrestleDream Card going down in St. Louis. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Our WWE SmackDown review as Simon Miller recaps:0:00 Cody Rhodes Promo2:19 Backstage promo2:51 Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair vs. Sol Ruca & Zaria5:05 Backstage promo6:32 Ilja Dragunov vs. Sami Zayn10:16 Backstage promo10:49 Motor City Machine Guns vs. Los Garza11:41 Drew McIntyre vs. Cody Rhodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kate (@misskatefabe) reviews tonight's episode of WWE Smackdown, including: -Drew McIntyre vs. Jacob Fatu -WWE Women's Tag Team Championship: Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs. Sol Ruca & Zaria -Cody Rhodes to speaks -Ilja Dragunov returns! Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to http://nordvpn.com/fightful to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + a Bonus Gift! It's completely risk free with Nord's 30 day money-back guarantee! ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fightful Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Use Bluechew and the code Fightful to get your first shipment free and make sure your PERFORMANCE is peak! Visit https://go.bluechew.com/fightful to receive your first month, FREE -- pay only $5 shipping. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Highlights include Ilja Dragunov making his return on WWE Smackdown and winning the United States Championship after defeating Sami Zayn in an explosive match. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Chris Adams to review WWE Smackdown including analysis of the Jacob Fatu injury write-off angle with a new mystery and what it could lead to. Then, thoughts on Cody Rhodes gifting Drew McIntyre a win with a belt shot to the head and what triggered that. Then, conversation of the U.S. Title Open Challenge classic match with the returning Ilja Dragunov surprising Sami Zayn in his return. Plus, the Wyatts-MFTs, Charlotte & Alexa, and more with live caller and chat interactions throughout.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.