Podcast appearances and mentions of John Cena

In this week's Interview Classic podcasts, we jump back to ten years ago this week (3-10-2016) when PWTorch editor Wade Keller welcomes Brian Fritz, who interviewed Vince McMahon this week at the press conference announcing WrestleMania was coming back to Orlando, Fla. next week. He talks about his history in wrestling reporting, his approach to interviewing Vince McMahon, in person impressions of Vince at age 70, Roman Reigns's push, the video game/pro wrestling connection, and speculation on the WM33 line-up and where various returning injured names might land, who among the new crop could be featured, and what's likely for John Cena, Undertaker, and Roman Reigns. A mix of questions via email and phone call were included.Then, in a bonus segment from the previous day, PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill welcomed former WCW star Disco Inferno back to the Livecast for a full-length interview discussing the latest pro wrestling happenings, his philosophy on what's wrong with today's wrestlers, working with upcoming stars, and more topics with live calls and emails.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Adam and Ryan open Episode 10 with a week that flipped expectations heading into WrestleMania.Cody Rhodes walks away with the championship after a result that few fans expected. The hosts break down the booking decision and what it means for collectors who track championship momentum and long term hobby demand tied to top WWE stars. The conversation then shifts to one of the biggest hobby announcements of the week. Topps revealed that the first ever WWE Topps Chrome First Day Issue release will be sold through a Dutch auction. Adam and Ryan talk through what this format means for collectors, how they plan to approach buying, and why demand for the product will likely be strong.They also spend time discussing the Topps Now dual autograph featuring John Cena and Shohei Ohtani. The hosts explain why crossover cards like this matter and how a card like this could become one of the most important wrestling card sales of the year.Later in the episode they welcome Chad Weldon of Sports Card Junction to the show.Chad shares what he is seeing on the ground from the shop side of the hobby. The conversation covers collector demand for wrestling cards, how modern wrestling products perform at the shop level, and what products collectors are asking for most right now.Topics in this episode includeWrestleMania storylines and their hobby impactCody Rhodes and championship driven demandTopps Chrome First Day Issue auction strategyThe John Cena and Shohei Ohtani dual autograph cardWrestling card sales moving the marketA shop owner perspective with Chad Weldon of Sports Card JunctionCheck out RbiCru7 for all your wrestling and sports card needs!Join Adam's Main Event Wrestling Cards group for freeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonFollow Ryan: | Instagram | Website | YouTubeFollow Adam: | X | InstagramFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Mar. 8 and 9, 2011.On the Mar. 8, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Prowrestling.net's Jason Powell took live calls for an hour on a variety of subjects including many aspects of last night's Raw plus last week's Impact.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed John Cena's latest rap response to The Rock, potential Cena heel turn, Dolph Zipper's move to Raw, and much more.Then on the Mar. 9, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill discussed with live callers Monday's Raw, Cena's promo, whether Rock should & will be live in the building on a future Raw before Mania, Raw & SD & Impact ratings, TNA's thrown-together PPV line-up for Sunday, Tuesday's Smackdown taping Caldwell attended live, whether Shelton Benjamin has a future in WWE, Hunter-Taker's placement on the WrestleMania line-up, NXT Season 5 and looking ahead to NXT6, McNeill's Live Events Center, Snooki on Raw next week, and more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they take McNeill Listener Thread Mailbag questions on WCW nostalgia, ugly wrestlers, Candyman, and other current topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

The Ruthless Aggression Era continues as Matt is joined by Tim Slomka to break down WWE Raw (11/3/03) and SmackDown (11/6/03)—two pivotal shows on the road to Survivor Series 2003. Episode #13 dives into John Cena's early face turn, a key turning point in WWE history, along with Shawn Michaels headlining the main event during one of the most memorable stretches of 2003 television. From there, the conversation veers into classic Ruthless-style randomness, including Greek mythology references, LeBron James's questionable cell phone plan, and plenty more unexpected detours. Blending thoughtful match and storyline analysis with serious fun and nostalgia, this episode captures everything fans love about revisiting the Ruthless Aggression Era. Topics include: WWE Raw & SmackDown (Nov. 2003) full breakdown John Cena's face turn and character evolution Shawn Michaels in the main event spotlight Road to Survivor Series 2003 storylines Ruthless Aggression Era humor, chaos, and nostalgia

O'Shea and TJ welcome back the reigning Coastal Championship Wrestling (CCW) Women's Champion Nikki Blackheart! Nikki discusses her experience being selected as part of the inaugural class of Lodestone, the wrestling seminar founded by WWE Superstar Bayley in October, getting tips from the likes of John Cena, Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair, and Charlotte Flair, and her recent tryout for WWE and what it meant to her. Also, O'Shea explains why he felt compelled to stand up for Roman Reigns on social media, the guys react to The Judgement Day turning on Finn Balor, and why the Uso's attacked CM Punk. Plus, O'Shea and TJ look ahead to WrestleMania 42 and preview AEW Revolution this weekend in Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Graham "GSM" Matthews is at it alone this week on WrestleRant Radio but has a ton to say about Cody Rhodes regaining the Undisputed WWE Championship, what it means for his WrestleMania match with Randy Orton and why a Fatal 4-Way would have made more sense, the potential backlash of fans turning on Rhodes quicker (a la John Cena) and who should ultimately emerge with the title, thoughts on the rumor of Brock Lesnar not losing until his retirement match, Road Dogg departing WWE and other changes that need to happen on the company's creative team, and top takeaway's from Monday's Raw. Plus, GSM gives his complete preview and predictions for AEW Revolution this Saturday, featuring a stacked card and a Texas Death match in the main event with massive stakes!

WWE has been on a huge run recently, but some of the booking decisions lately have left fans asking one question… WHY!?We break down some of the most frustrating WWE booking decisions happening right now, including Cody Rhodes beating Drew McIntyre before WrestleMania, the strange masked attacker storyline involving Seth Rollins, the direction of the Roman Reigns vs CM Punk feud, and why Gunther is feuding with Dragon Lee after retiring John Cena.We also discuss the delayed Judgment Day split, yet another open challenge at WrestleMania for Brock Lesnar and other questionable WWE creative choices heading into WrestleMania.#wwe #wrestling #wweraw #smackdown #wrestlemania

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Mar. 4 and 7, 2011.On the Mar. 4, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops discussed with live callers last night's TNA Impact in-depth, breaking news analysis of Impact ratings & quarter-hour ratings, Impact looking big-league in an arena setting, Sting's return and evaluating him as TNA champion, Kurt Angle with an ax, the value of mid-card titles in 2011, plus tons of nostalgia topics including early '90s WWF scandals and Hulk Hogan in WCW. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they break down the Torch Newsletter back-issue from 20 years ago (Issue #110) and discuss Jim Duggan, Bob Armstrong, and other potential inductees into the 2011 WWE Hall of Fame.Then on the Mar. 7, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers Steve Austin and The Rock comparisons in Attitude Era vs. March 2011, how John Cena should respond to Rock on Raw, Austin's potential role at WrestleMania, guesses for Michael Cole-Jerry Lawler special referee, Snooki's involvement on next week's Raw, preview of Cena's response to Rock on Raw, perspective on Jerry Lawler-Jimmy Hart from Memphis and Andy Kaufman, how vital Vince McMahon was to Austin's success in Attitude Era, Sunny's Hall of Fame induction and whether she "deserves" it, Kane's random babyface turn, plus details on Keller's Torch Talk with DDP.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In episode 2 of Sunday Night's Main Event, Mr. EBay and Dr. Chad discuss various topics related to wrestling, including a review of the latest wrestling video game, a social media clip featuring a unique pizza wrestler, and a detailed analysis of a Fatal Five-Way match featuring popular wrestlers. They also touch on the recent departure of Road Dogg from WWE and engage with a listener in a fun trivia game. In this episode, the hosts engage in a lively wrestling trivia game, showcasing their knowledge of WWE superstars and history. They reminisce about the nostalgic wrestling buddies from the 90s and discuss the resurgence of collectibles in the form of modern wrestling figures. The conversation shifts to the current wrestling card market, highlighting significant sales and auctions, including a notable John Cena card that raises questions about authenticity and seller credibility. The episode wraps up with reflections on the discussions and plans for future episodes.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Show Overview 02:54 Wrestling Video Game Discussion 05:57 Social Media Clip of the Week 09:04 Fatal Five-Way Card Talk 18:00 Match Recap and Analysis 23:57 Road Dogg's Departure from WWE 29:02 Four Corners Game with Listener 33:59 The Game Begins: Wrestling Trivia Showdown 36:18 Nostalgia Trip: Remembering Wrestling Buddies 44:53 The Hunt for Collectibles: Big Shots and More 47:44 Wrestling Card Market Insights: Sales and Auctions 58:22 Closing Thoughts: Reflections and Future Plans   Check Out Our Other Content: New Product Releases with Mrs. Doc - Every Wednesday

Today we jump back 15 years (3-10-2011) to our PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller and special guest cohost John Piermarini, former member of the WWE Raw writing team during 2009 and 2010. They took calls for one hour featuring Piermarini's perspective on WrestleMania 27 hype and wide array of questions including developmental talent, Daniel Bryan firing, Undertaker catching on fire, Shelton Benjamin's potential return, Hornswoggle being booked, pitching ideas to Vince McMahon, whether WWE is softening the PG rating, and more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Piermarini answered VIP member questions from the VIP Forum and email including the Piggy James angle, whether a John Cena turn might be in the cards and ever was before and how he'd turn him, plus much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Is breaking helping the hobby or hurting it? And what do you do after a monster pull?Breaking cards dominates the modern hobby — but is it good for collectors, bad for the market, or something uglier?Before the episode even begins, the guys debate the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of breaking cards.Then the show dives into a packed week in the hobby:• World Baseball Classic cards already hitting cardboard• John Cena's celebration showing up in WBC culture• 2025 Leaf Optichrome Baseball breakdown• 2025-26 Topps Three Basketball high-end patch chase• Breaker meltdown after a Steph Curry card sells for market value• February grading numbers raise questions about SGC• Hobby 101: Blind Ranking what collectors should do after a monster pullWhich one are we wrong about?Story LinksWorld Baseball Classic Cardshttps://www.instagram.com/p/DVg-_RokoXX/John Cena WBC Celebrationhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DVcsWKFDP6g/Breaker Curry Meltdownhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DVWObAYkWlI/February Grading Numbershttps://www.instagram.com/p/DVXOZXfjUKH/Because every card has a story.#TalkingShopPodcast#SportsCards#CardCollecting

Today we jump back 15 years to the Mar. 1, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell. They discussed Raw from the night before, Triple H speaking, Rock appearing from across the country, John Cena making more gay jokes, Chris Jericho congratulating himself in third person, Raw's rating, and more with live callers.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

The boys breakdown a fun week in pro wrestling with an Elimination Chamber review, Rhea wins to challenge Jade Cargill, Randy wins to challenge Drew unless Cody can change that. CM Punk and Roman Reigns have an impassioned promo in Indianapolis, and AJ Lee wins the IC Title in her first singles match in 12 years. Over in AEW MJF defends his championship title, Thekla proves she's the real women's champ and Swerve shows he's the most dangerous man in AEW.WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT PRO WRESTLING?

Daily Dad Jokes (05 Mar 2026) Christmas Joke Button - 101 eye rolling dad jokes for the festive season! Amazon. The perfect gift for Kris Kringle, Secret Santa and of course for dad! Click here here to view! The official Daily Dad Jokes Podcast electronic button now available on Amazon. The perfect gift for dad! Click here here to view! Email Newsletter: Looking for more dad joke humor to share? Then subscribe to our new weekly email newsletter. It's our weekly round-up of the best dad jokes, memes, and humor for you to enjoy. Spread the laughs, and groans, and sign up today! Click here to subscribe! Listen to the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ or search "Daily Dad Jokes" in your podcast app. Jokes sourced and curated from reddit.com/r/dadjokes. Joke credits: Some_Random_Android, alanmitch34, Barry-McKocinue, EndersGame_Reviewer, Vaquero-SASS, ginogon, Coneskater, berkleysquare, wjreeds, _tony_lewis, galt-john1984, galt-john1984, Short-Emotion3808, , NateTheSimpleOne, Joel_Boyens, blorgdog, Healthy_Ladder_6198, areeighty, sulldanivan Subscribe to this podcast via: iHeartMedia Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts YouTube Channel Social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Discord Interested in advertising or sponsoring our show? Contact us at mediasales@klassicstudios.com Produced by Klassic Studios using AutoGen Podcast technology (http://klassicstudios.com/autogen-podcasts/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daily Dad Jokes (05 Mar 2026) Christmas Joke Button - 101 eye rolling dad jokes for the festive season! Amazon. The perfect gift for Kris Kringle, Secret Santa and of course for dad! Click here here to view! The official Daily Dad Jokes Podcast electronic button now available on Amazon. The perfect gift for dad! Click here here to view! Email Newsletter: Looking for more dad joke humor to share? Then subscribe to our new weekly email newsletter. It's our weekly round-up of the best dad jokes, memes, and humor for you to enjoy. Spread the laughs, and groans, and sign up today! Click here to subscribe! Listen to the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ or search "Daily Dad Jokes" in your podcast app. Jokes sourced and curated from reddit.com/r/dadjokes. Joke credits: Some_Random_Android, alanmitch34, Barry-McKocinue, EndersGame_Reviewer, Vaquero-SASS, ginogon, Coneskater, berkleysquare, wjreeds, _tony_lewis, galt-john1984, galt-john1984, Short-Emotion3808, , NateTheSimpleOne, Joel_Boyens, blorgdog, Healthy_Ladder_6198, areeighty, sulldanivan Subscribe to this podcast via: iHeartMedia Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts YouTube Channel Social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Discord Interested in advertising or sponsoring our show? Contact us at mediasales@klassicstudios.com Produced by Klassic Studios using AutoGen Podcast technology (http://klassicstudios.com/autogen-podcasts/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome everyone to Perched On The Top Rope Episode 309, John Laurinaitis Interview!In this episode, the former WWE Vice President of Talent Relations, Raw and SmackDown General Manager discusses getting back into wrestling with Big Time Wrestling!Tickets: www.wcpbtwtix.comJohn Laurinaitis talks various firsts he is having from the Match Mayhem event with Big Time Wrestling from his first meet and greet, first time doing a meet and greet with his younger brother, The Terminator and reuniting with Shane Douglas to reunite the WCW tag team of The Dynamic Dudes.Laurinaitis talks Legion of Doom going into The Ohio Wrestling Hall of Fame and how excited he is for his brother.We also hear about Mr. Laurinaitis defeating John Cena and he also shares his thoughts about Ax and Smash, Demolition going into the WWE Hall of Fame!!!With WWE 2k26 coming out this Friday, John Laurinaitis shares what it was like being part of the video game franchise and also talks about his Mattel WWE Elite Build-A-Figure!Remember, spoiler free's the way to be!Perched On The Top RopeLinktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/PerchedOnTheTopRopePro Wrestling Tees (BUY A SHIRT): https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/related/perchedonthetoprope.htmlFacebook: www.facebook.com/perchedonthetopropeTwitter: https://x.com/PerchedTopRopeInstagram: www.instagram.com/perchedonthetopropepodcastApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/perched-on-the-top-rope/id1562935713Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perchedonthetoprope/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Geraldine Viswanathan has shared the screen with the likes of John Cena, Margaret Qualley, Florence Pugh and Pedro Pascal, and is fast becoming one of Australia's most prolific comedy actors. She's also hilarious and has fantastic taste in films, from Anna Faris' stoner comedy Smiley Face to the movie that made her turn towards film, Little Miss Sunshine. She joined Alexei late last year ahead of starting production on Amy Poehler's new comedy series Dig. Pick up tickets to Alexei's comedy festival tour of his new show VHS in 2026 (https://comedy.com.au/tour/alexei-toliopoulos/) Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/thisisalexei/) for all the rental combo lists. Hit up the Last Video Store on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lastvideostorebetoota/) for all of our guests picks

WWE Elimination Chamber got me excited for WrestleMania: AGREE or DISAGREE?The fallout from WWE Elimination Chamber is here, and we're breaking down everything that went down!

Dream matches on Raw, CM Punk as an 'unwanted' World Champ and John Cena's poor year. 2008! Simon Miller presents 10 Things You Learn Binge Watching Every WWE Raw From 2008...ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@SimonMiller316@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Feb. 25 and 28, 2011.On the Feb. 25, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussed with live callers Sting, Sting, and more Sting related to WWE and TNA, the previous night's Impact and breaking news analysis of Impact ratings, potential new opponents for Sting in TNA, WrestleMania 27 and 28, where Mistico could fit in WWE long-term and where he might be one year from now, Chris Jericho's recent comments that he believes Chris Benoit nearly tore down the wrestling business, and more.Then on the Feb. 28, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed Smackdown's ratings surge, the approach Rock and John Cena were taking in promos, whether Miz was a third wheel, which wrestlers deserved to be in the WWE Hall of Fame who might not get in for other reasons, might Diesel return to WWE TV, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Chris and Rob reunite with Spaceman Frank to discuss John Cena's retirement tour, and how WWE/TKO managed to botch it!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support.Help support the show and discover articles and more by heading on over to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/whydoesthisexist.Buy us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whydoesthisexistSupport us on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whydoesthisexist Like, Dislike, Comment and Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY23JJcBuc904cgAZpnDOiQ Know of any other weird happenings in pop culture? Let us know at whydoesthisexistshow@gmail.com.

Is A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms the sleeper hit of the Game of Thrones universe? In this full A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms spoiler review, the SuperHero Homies break down everything from the tonal shift in the Westeros saga to the chemistry between Dunk and Egg, the action choreography, the comedy, and whether the shorter episode count helps or hurts the series. Main Review begins at 20:00 We dive deep into: How A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms compares to Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon The refreshing tone shift in the GoT universe The shorter 6-episode season and condensed runtime Action choreography and grounded swordplay The humor and lighter fantasy elements The incredible chemistry between the two lead actors Minor gripes and overall season rating If you're a fan of Game of Thrones lore, HBO fantasy series, George R.R. Martin adaptations, House of the Dragon discussions, and spoiler-filled TV reviews, this episode is for you. But before we ride into Westeros… We open with a passionate discussion on why The Last Jedi might be the worst Disney-produced Star Wars film. Yes. We said it. Expect bold takes, Star Wars debate, and full nerd-energy analysis. We also talk about the possibility of Caleb McLaughlin playing Miles Morales in a future Spider-Man movie and why that casting could absolutely work in the MCU or Sony Spider-Verse. And we show love to AJ Styles heading into the WWE Hall of Fame, debating who should induct him. Samoa Joe? Kurt Angle? John Cena? Wrestling fans, this one's for you. If you enjoy: Superhero podcasts Comic book discussions MCU & DC Comics analysis Game of Thrones reviews HBO fantasy breakdowns Star Wars debates Spider-Man casting rumors WWE Hall of Fame conversations Pop culture roundtables Welcome home. About SuperHero Homies We're a superhero and comic book podcast covering Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Game of Thrones, video game adaptations, pro wrestling, and all things nerd culture. Detailed analysis, strong opinions, and fun debates every week. Support the Homies! Our official merch store is LIVE! Grab t-shirts, hoodies, tote bags & more: https://superherohomies.printify.me/ If you love in-depth reviews, pop culture discussions, and nerd debates, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe. Help us grow the Homie-verse

Ari and Mike conclude the saga of the legendary career of Mr. Hustle, Loyalty, and Respect, John Cena.LinksYouTubehttps://youtube.com/@nywrestlemedia Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/NYWrestleMediaInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nywrestlemediahttps://www.instagram.com/nywm_historyheadlocks/Tik Tokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@nywrestlemedia

On the 469th installment of the Wrestling With the Dawg Broadcast at FlairFlop.com, the Dirty Dawg Darsie gets locked inside a LOCKDOWN STEEL CAGE for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship between Jeff Hardy and Bully Ray!  The Dawg discusses the WrestleMania 29 card, his thoughts on John Cena vs. the Rock for the WWE title for the second Mania match, and so much more! Please support WhenItWasCool.com! Patreon.com/WIWCool/ Patreon.com/DirtyDawgMES/

Our longtime good friend Brendan returns to the podcast after a 5 year hiatus for his first solo episode. We catch up and discuss life as of late, backyard wrestling memories, Team USA winning a gold medal in hockey, John Cena's retirement, the St. Louis Cardinals' hopes and future outlook, the Conjuring universe, barbecue ribs, & SO MUCH MORE!

SummaryIn this lively discussion, Josh and Jeremy analyze upcoming WWE events, predictions for the Elimination Chamber, and speculate on the contents of a mysterious crate at the event. They also delve into boxing, celebrity fights, and the entertainment industry, providing insights and predictions for fans.Sound bites"The crate is probably a statue of John Cena.""WWE gets fans excited with surprises and letdowns.""The crate might contain a statue of John Cena."Chapters00:00 Predictions for the 2026 Elimination Chamber02:39 Match Analysis and Potential Outcomes05:35 Speculations on the Hall of Fame Reveal08:21 CM Punk's Impact and Future Directions11:03 Controversies and Surprises in WWE13:40 Final Thoughts on the Elimination Chamber16:22 The Need for Fresh Faces in Wrestling17:20 Analyzing Recent Fights and Fighters' Performance18:33 The Financial Incentives in Boxing19:54 Upcoming Fights and Their Implications22:16 The Future of Boxing and MMA Matchups23:55 Predictions for the Elimination Chamber26:17 Final Thoughts and Predictions Recap

The boys break down this week in pro wrestling and prep for Elimination Chamber! Will Trick Williams win and stamp his well deserved chance for the title at Mania or will the dastardly Cody Rhodes keep us stuck in his newly formed Codyverse? Becky Lynch defends her title against AJ Lee while her husband CM Punk defends his title against Finn Balor and we see which woman will be victorious to face Jade Cargill. Over in AEW they come down to the mile high city for an action packed episode and prep for Revolution where MJF is forced to agree to a Texas Death Match with Hangman Page.WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT PRO WRESTLING?

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Feb. 21 and 22, 2011.On the Feb. 21, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, they discussed with live callers John Cena's potential response to The Rock on Monday's Raw, a full preview of Raw, Rock's role in WrestleMania build-up, vintage Rock interview for VIP members and historical perspective on Rock's career, a potential Michael Cole-Jerry Lawler WrestleMania match, how Christian could fit in the Edge-Del Rio WrestleMania build-up, concussion and steroid issues, wrestler health discussed in-depth, and more.Then on the Feb. 22, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell took ten live phone calls for most of the live hour on a variety of subjects including primarily a reaction to big angles on the previous night's Raw and looked ahead to WrestleMania. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they compared that year's WrestleMania to the previous year's line-up, plus frustration with TNA repeating the same mistakes and getting the same lousy results.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

John Cena, while you lay there, hopefully as uncomfortable as you possibly can be, I want you to listen to me.I want you to digest this because before I leave in 3 weeks with your WWE Championship, I have a lot of things I want to get off my chest. I don't hate you, John. I don't even dislike you. I do like you. I like you a hell of a lot more than I like most people in the back. I hate this idea that you're the best. Because you're not. I'm the best. I'm the best in the world.There's one thing you're better at than I am and that's kissing Vince McMahon's ass.You're as good as kissing Vince's ass as Hulk Hogan was. I don't know if you're as good as Dwayne though. He's a pretty good ass kisser. Always was and still is. Whoops! I'm breaking the fourth wall. I am the best wrestler in the world. I've been the best ever since day one when I walked into this company. And I've been vilified and hated since that day, because Paul Heyman saw something in me that nobody else wanted to admit. That's right, I'm a Paul Heyman guy. You know who else was a Paul Heyman guy? Brock Lesnar.And he split just like I'm splitting.But the biggest difference between me and Brock is I'm going to leave with the WWE Championship. I've grabbed so many of Vincent K. McMahon's brass rings that it's finally dawned on me that they're just that, they're completely imaginary. The only thing that's real is me and the fact that day in and day out, for almost six years, I have proved to everybody in the world that I am the best on this microphone, in that ring, even in commentary! Nobody can touch me! And yet no matter how many times I prove it, I'm not on your lovely little collector cups.I'm not on the cover of the program. I'm barely promoted.I don't get to be in movies.I'm certainly not on any crappy show on the USA Network.I'm not on the poster of WrestleMania.I'm not on the signature that's produced at the start of the show.I'm not on Conan O'Brian. I'm not on Jimmy Fallon. But the fact of the matter is, I should be. And trust me, this isn't sour grapes. But the fact that Dwayne is in the main event at WrestleMania next year and I'm not makes me sick! Oh hey, let me get something straight. Those of you who are cheering me right now, you are just as big a part of me leaving as anything else. Because you're the ones who are sipping on those collector cups right now. You're the ones that buy those programs that my face isn't on the cover of. And then at five in the morning at the airport, you try to shove it in my face so you can get an autograph and try to sell it on eBay because you're too lazy to go get a real job. I'm leaving with the WWE Championship on July 17th. And hell, who knows, maybe I'll go defend it in New Japan Pro Wrestling.Maybe I'll go back to Ring of Honor.

The masses have clamored, "More trombone!" And we've obeyed! Welcome back to another episode of Brothers in Arms! Tonight, we must defend his name is John Cena, I got one in the closet wanna see it?, I gassed myself, friendly fire, what the world, better than twizzlers, no Daddy no twizzlers, this one goes out to Aunt Chris, the boys got together, pictures were made, give no quarter, no you shut up, I'm down with the kimchi, crop-dusting electronics, no smellovision, bleeding high-pressure air, my bones are burning I gotta let it out, purple squirrel, that's how you get rid of hiccups, legit New York pizza, The Purple Cow Cheesecake Co., that's what she said, the storm of the century, apoplectic, Alex's new road name, I've been censored, IRS resolution solution, blocked a congresswoman, it's a teacup!, tres dorks, friends with benecodes, got a lead on a job, Hagi Boy, it's funner to say, stress relief, and a few Dad jokes in honor of the birthday boy! All this and a rabbit trail or two in search of that illusive purple squirrel in this week's episode of Brothers in Arms!   Where you can reach us: YouTube: BrothersinArmsPodcast Instagram: Yourbrothersinarmspodcast Gmail: yourbrothersinarmspodcast@gmail.com Twitch: Twitch.tv/brothersinarmspodcast (schedule varies due to life) Website: https://brothersinarms.podbean.com

AJ Styles is the greatest in-ring performer in WWE history: #AGREE or #DISAGREEAJ Styles to Headline WWE Hall Of Fame Class of 2026AJ Styles Career & LegacyElimination Chamber Preview & PredictionsHot Tag!: WWE New & NotesIt's OFFICIAL — AJ Styles has been announced as a member of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2026! This week on the Lazy Booking Podcast, we break down what this monumental moment means for The Phenomenal One's legendary career, his impact on WWE since debuting at the Royal Rumble in 2016, the legacy AJ Styles leaves not just in WWE, but across the entire wrestling industry and where he ranks among the all-time greats.From WWE Championship reigns to show-stealing matches at WrestleMania, AJ Styles' résumé speaks for itself. We discuss:Why now was the right time for his inductionHis greatest career momentsHis legacy inside and outside the ringWho could induct him into the Hall of FamePlus, we shift gears and dive into a full Elimination Chamber preview!

Join SP3, Miss Krssi Luv and Tru Draw Josh for an all-new edition of our flagship podcast Tru Heel Heat 369 discussing the latest wrestling news including: TIME STAMPS:0:00 SP3 & Harlem cold open 2:00 Intro 5:20 SP3, Krssi Luv & Josh welcome you to the show 23:40 AEW Grand Slam Australia recap 29:07 MJF in-ring ability debate 38:04 More Grand Slam Australia talk - MJF's title reign & Kyle Fletcher new AEW ace? 45:12 AEW Dynamite recap ft. Swerve Strickland & Kenny Omega instant classic 52:10 Heel Swerve is what we needed / where Omega match ranks in Swerve's career? 1:04:17 Why Hangman Page's AEW World Title stipulation was needed for MJF match? 1:13:15 Is AEW booming again vs WWE's recent struggles? 1:21:08 Kenny Omega's status update for AEW Revolution 1:27:21 More AEW news - potential Revolution matches; AEW Double Or Nothing in NYC; CNN reveals WBD minority stake in AEW; Chris Jericho update; IInspiration signs; Deonna Purrazzo frustration & more 2:05:17 ROH TV, NJPW x CMLL Fantastica Mania Day 1, David Finlay update, This week in CMLL & MLP partnership w/CMLL 2:16:10 TIK TOK TIME - All Time Black Wrestlers King of the Hill 2:29:06 WWE SmackDown recap 2:36:25 Drew McIntyre expresses frustration over Roman Reigns & CM Punk burial 2:38:29 Krssi Luv SHOOTS on Drew McIntyre 2:42:44 WWE Raw on Netflix recap 2:46:56 Krssi SHOOTS on the state of Raw & The Usos 2:55:44 WrestleMania 42 ticket sales even WORSE this week, but why? / Krssi SHOOTS on WWE again 3:10:02 WWE news - Bad Bunny vs Logan Paul update, Seth Rollins vs Bron Breakker update & AJ Styles tribute 3:25:07 Kevin Nash wants Je'Von Evans to be more "urban" / Krssi SHOOTS on Nash 3:42:49 More WWE news - John Cena on retirement pivots, Elimination Chamber watch party blackouts, Clash In Italy, Bianca Belair out for WrestleMania 42, injury updates for Roxanne Perez & Chelsea Green & more 3:55:40 Janel Grant speaks for the first time 4:02:55 AAA on FOX, TNA Thursday Night IMPACT, WWE Evolve & NXT 4:07:15 Sol Ruca character changes? / Jaida Parker injury 4:09:00 Best, Worst, Moments & Matches of the Week 4:13:39 NJPW New Beginning USA predictions 4:17:40 Outro Like, share, comment and subscribe to support! #AEW #WWE #NJPW #CMLL #ROH #TNA #AAA #HangmanPage #SwerveStrickland #MJF #AEWGrandSlam #KennyOmega #AEWRevolution #EliminationChamber #njcmll #BadBunny #LoganPaul #BiancaBelair Welcome to the Tru Heel Heat Wrestling YouTube channel where we cover  the sport of professional wrestling including all WWE TV shows (Raw,  Smackdown, & NXT), AEW Dynamite/Dark, IMPACT Wrestling, NJPW, ROH,  Dark Side of the Ring and more. Our weekly podcast hosted by SP3, Top  Guy JJ & Miss Krssi Luv breaking down the weekly wrestling news and  present unfiltered, honest thoughts and opinions for wrestling fans by  wrestling fans, drops every Saturday. We also include PPV reviews,  countdowns, and exclusive interviews with wrestlers from all promotions  hosted by a wide range of personalities such as Romeo, Chris G, Ness,  StatKing, Drunk Guy JJ, J-News and more. Subscribe and enable ALL  notifications to stay posted for the latest wrestling WWE news,  highlights, commentary, updates and more.Become a member of Tru Heels Facebook community: www.facebook.com/groups/1336177103130224/Subscribe to Tru Heel Heat on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC0AmFQmsRyQYPKyRm5hDwNgFollow Tru Heels on Twitter: twitter.com/truheelheatFollow Tru Heels on Instagram: www.instagram.com/truheelheat/Music composed by JPM

As a special bonus podcast, Joe Aguinaldo and Mike McGuire are bringing the band back together to talk all about Monday Night Raw... if they have to. In addition to this, the guys discuss: Mayweather v. Pacquiao II and Rousey v. Carano being announced, if there will ever be a star to break John Cena's arena gate record from Washington, and whatever else enters their brains! If you want to go listen to John & Wai first, please do... we'll be here waiting for you :) For more on our shows, visit celebratewrestling.com  

The Dadley Boyz answer your burning wrestling questions...When should Gunther be world champ again?A mega-heel Swerve/Hangman team?What gimmick do you miss?Who should win their first world title in AEW?Was John Cena deliberately crap as a heel?!ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@AdamWilbourn@MichaelHamflett@MSidgwick@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan's out of town, so Jace and Denali are here with a bonus this week, reviewing 2024's Ricky Stanicky! This movie stars Zach Efron, Jermaine Fowler, and Andrew Santino as 3 childhood friends who have created a non-existent friend to excuse themselves from all responsibilities. When their suspicious partners finally demand to meet this friend, the trio hires a Vegas performer played by John Cena to put on the performance of a lifetime. Hijinks ensue, and John Cena's character gets a little too attached to his newfound identity as Ricky Stanicky.    Thanks for stopping by!

WWE Elimination Chamber: Chicago predictions, Kevin Nash's comments on Je'Von Evans, Vince McMahon accident bodycam, John Cena's original SummerSlam 2021 plans, Britt Baker hiatus, Big Daddy V appreciation + more.Get your tickets to WrestleLIT Vegas, the official WrestleMania Week Kickoff Party: https://tinyurl.com/WrestleLIT2026

Support our sponsors this week by using the links below!MINT MOBILE ▶ Get your 3-month UNLIMITED wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at http://www.mintmobile.com/solomonster right now!WIX HARMONY ▶ The NEW WAY to create websites!  Try it FREE at http://www.wix.com/harmonyThe SNOW IS COMING, but Solomonster is safe inside with LOTS to say about John Cena's interview  on the No Contest Wrestling Podcast, including how he nearly won his record-breaking 17th World championship years ago at Summerslam (which somehow sounds worse than the way he won it last year), the man he was originally scheduled to wrestle at Crown Jewel (and it WASN'T AJ Styles) and more on his retirement tour... what Brock Lesnar MAY BE DOING on Raw tomorrow, and how AJ Styles and Gunther may not be finished just yet... THE MYSTERY CRATE and the latest on Chris Jericho's status... Elimination Chamber PREDICTIONS including a big twist coming for Randy Orton... Carmelo Hayes wants more storylines around the US title... Swerve Strickland TURNS HEEL on Kenny Omega after the best TV match all year... why the Hangman Page stipulation for his match with MJF wasn't needed but there IS a way around it... MJF and Andrade El Idolo get into it at the House of Glory show, plus the best time and place for a title match between the two, and so much more!***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

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston look at the all-time gate record set at WrestleMania 41, drawing over $66 million over two nights, and the figures from John Cena's retirement tour.Topics this week include:WrestleMania 41 gate exceeds $66 millionComparison of WrestleMania ticket prices over the years Pollstar figures for John Cena's retirement tourRonda Rousey to fight Gina Carano on NetflixWWE's European tour includes the first PLE in ItalyCNN article discloses WBD's minority interest in AEWAEW Double or Nothing at Louis Armstrong Stadium Hearing in the Janel Grant case scheduled for JuneWBD reopens talks with Paramount TV & streaming figures for Raw, Impact, SmackDown, Grand Slam AustraliaAdditional reading:John Cena's retirement show sets arena record WrestleMania 41 broke all existing pro wrestling gate records Netflix announces Ronda Rousey vs. Gina CaranoWWE Clash in Italy among European tour shows Warner Bros. Discovery reopens talks with ParamountMusic courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston look at the all-time gate record set at WrestleMania 41, drawing over $66 million over two nights, and the figures from John Cena's retirement tour.Topics this week include:WrestleMania 41 gate exceeds $66 millionComparison of WrestleMania ticket prices over the years Pollstar figures for John Cena's retirement tour, final draw sets a recordRonda Rousey to fight Gina Carano on NetflixWWE's European tour includes the first PLE in ItalyCNN article discloses WBD's minority interest in AEWAEW Double or Nothing at Louis Armstrong Stadium Hearing in the Janel Grant case scheduled for JuneWBD reopens talks with Paramount TV & streaming figures for Raw, Impact, SmackDown, Grand Slam AustraliaAdditional reading:John Cena's retirement show sets arena record WrestleMania 41 broke all existing pro wrestling gate records Netflix announces Ronda Rousey vs. Gina CaranoWWE Clash in Italy among European tour shows Warner Bros. Discovery reopens talks with ParamountMusic courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

ESPN NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. and Rich break down his latest mock draft and Big Board rankings of his top 25 players including how teams can mine the depth at wide receiver this year, why the Raiders would be getting a “guaranteed star” by drafting Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza, if teams could trade up to select Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah or Ohio State S Caleb Downs, if Alabama QB Ty Simpson will get out of the first round, and how the Seahawks' Super Bowl win could impact other teams' draft strategies. Rich ranks the NFL's recent head coaching hires in terms of the likelihood one of the ten can pull off a Mike Vrabel/Patriots-like turnaround and take their new team to the Super Bowl in year-one on the job. TJ and the guys react to John Cena's appearance on the ‘No-Contest Wrestling' podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Never seen 17" WWE World Champion John Cena joins O'Shea and TJ for an epic all-encompassing interview. The recently retired, future WWE Hall of Famer joined the guys in-studio to discuss his love of wrestling and the business, his legendary 20+ year wrestling career, and what he wanted to accomplish in his final year competing in the WWE. The conversation detailed Cena's humble wrestling beginnings which included him sleeping in his car in Venice Beach, a woefully short-lived career as an airport chauffeur in early life, and how a moment in the back of a bus became a turning point in his wrestling career. John reveals never before told stories about The Bloodline (including the original planned ending of his 2021 SummerSlam fight against Roman Reigns), how he and AJ Styles conceptualized their love letter to wrestling at Crown Jewel 2025 in Australia, and why he chose to end his career the way he did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Natalie Sanderson Jones is fresh off emergency gallbladder surgery, Angela Bingham is emotionally bracing for house-party chaos, and together they ask the real question: why does this comedy feel like a horror movie for adults with anxiety?     This week on Put Your Books Down, we revisit the 2015 cult comedy Sisters, starring Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, and unpack why nostalgia hits harder when your joints hurt and you care deeply about drywall.     From Gen-X references and crazy house parties to John Cena playing a drug dealer with a heart of gold, this episode spirals delightfully into: • post-surgery depression honesty • why destructive parties are NOT relaxing • high school reunion trauma • and the emotional cost of being "the responsible one"     It's funny, unfiltered, slightly unwell—and exactly why you should put your books down and laugh with us.  

Welcome to Episode 169 of Wrestling Tonight, powered by G FUEL and Dick Lazers. Use code TAVERN to save 20 percent at GFUEL.com and DickLazers.com. Acefield Retro and Chad are back, and this week we are pulling on threads that could reshape how you look at the entire industry. We open with the story that quietly shifted the business conversation. CNN confirmed that Warner Bros. Discovery owns a minority stake in All Elite Wrestling. Not rumor. Not speculation. Confirmed. For years, Tony Khan has emphasized that he controls one hundred percent of AEW's decision making while declining to confirm outside equity. Now a Warner Bros. Discovery outlet has acknowledged ownership outright. What does that mean for AEW's future? For media rights negotiations? For leverage and perception? And why is this confirmation being framed inside a broader cultural conversation? We break down what is confirmed, what is still unknown, and what it signals long term. From there, we move into AEW Grand Slam Australia, a show that clarified the top of the card while leaving deeper storylines open. MJF retained the AEW World Championship against Brody King. Hangman Adam Page secured number one contender status. Jon Moxley and Konosuke Takeshita went to a time limit draw. Kyle Fletcher retained the TNT Championship. Wheeler Yuta lost his hair. The direction at the top is clear. The layers underneath are still shifting. Was this a defining moment for the spring? Or a stepping stone toward something bigger? We then pivot to WWE, where the numbers tell their own story. WrestleMania 42 ticket distribution currently sits at 36,964 for Night One and 36,737 for Night Two, roughly 18 percent behind last year's pace. Allegiant Stadium is advertising a 25 percent discount. Only CM Punk versus Roman Reigns is officially locked in. Brock Lesnar still does not have a confirmed opponent. Internal discussions have reportedly included LA Knight and Oba Femi. Lesnar returns on February 23. Is the board being carefully shaped, or is urgency creeping in as sales lag? We close with the 2025 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards, where several results sparked immediate backlash. John Cena versus Cody Rhodes was voted Worst Match of the Year. Booker T was voted Worst Television Announcer. AEW Collision ranked ahead of WWE Raw and WWE SmackDown. Bryan Alvarez publicly disagreed with multiple categories. Meanwhile, Mistico won Wrestler of the Year nineteen years after his first victory, and CMLL dominated across major awards. Are these results reflective of industry consensus, vocal fan sentiment, or deeper bias within the voting pool? Episode 169 is not just about results. It is about ownership, optics, ticket momentum, creative positioning, and perception colliding at the same time.

2:00 - WrestleMania Ticket Pricing Controversy Analysis of WWE's expensive WrestleMania packages in Las Vegas5:00 - Vegas Travel Costs & Accessibility Issues How expensive flights and accommodations are affecting WrestleMania attendance10:00 - WWE's Disconnect with Fan Base Discussion of WWE being out of touch with their core audience's economic reality15:00 - Physical Media Comeback DVDs, records, and CDs returning due to streaming concerns20:00 - WrestleMania Package Breakdown Detailed look at the $37,500 premium packages and what they include30:00 - Economic Reality Check Comparing ticket prices to actual fan income levels and affordability38:00 - The 2025 Dave Meltzer Wrestling Awards39:00 - Worst Gimmicks Top 5 including Heel John Cena (#1), Wyatt Sicks (#2), House of Torture (#3)42:00 - Toni Storm takes both worst (#4) and best (#1) gimmick awards43:00 - Best Booker of the Year Tony Khan wins despite AEW's struggles46:00 - Worst Promotion WWE takes the top spot48:00 - Best Major Wrestling Shows All top 5 are AEW shows (All In, Double or Nothing, Revolution, All Out, Stardom)50:00 - Worst TV Shows WWE NXT (#1), SmackDown (#2), with AEW Collision making the list at #558:00 - Best Non-Wrestlers Don Callis (#1), Paul Heyman (#2), discussion of manager roles60:00 - Worst TV Announcers Booker T (#1), Pat McAfee (#2), debate about commentary styles73:00 - Best TV Announcers Bryan Danielson (#1), Walker Stewart (#2), discussion of commentary quality85:00 - Most Overrated Wrestlers Jay Uso (#1), CM Punk (#2), Jade Cargill (#3)88:00 - Most Underrated Wrestlers Beast Mortos (#1), Chevon Evans (#2)90:00 - Best Flying Wrestler Mascara Dorada (#1), Will Ospreay (#2)91:00 - Best Technical Wrestler Zack Sabre Jr. (#1), discussion of technical wrestling standards95:00 - Best Brawler John Moxley & Hangman Adam Page tie for top spots98:00 - Wrestler of the Year (Lou Thesz Award) Mistico (#1), John Moxley (#3), Saya Kamitani (#4), John Cena (#5)99:30 - Closing RemarksBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Before she was podcast royalty, Nicole Byer was a “talkative” student who hung out at Chili’s after school plays and had a honey bear bong. So yeah…she’s always been cool. Danielle learns all about the lore of Nicole’s New Jersey hometown, including the drama from her high school clique, cryptically deemed “CKLEN”. Plus, we go behind the scenes of what a day working with John Cena is like and learn the gritty details of the underground holding cell beneath Macy’s. It’s a wild one. Get ready for a new Teen Beat!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What was your favorite part of the Super Bowl halftime show (0:37)? David and Kaz kick off the discussion about which wrestler would host the best Super Bowl party (4:10). Then they discuss the following: WWE prohibiting local bars from showing WrestleMania (8:41) Whether or not a year-long story would help WrestleMania (20:44) AJ Lee-Becky Lynch and Liv Morgan- Stephanie Vaquer showdowns on 'Raw' (55:01) Rhea Ripley and LA Knight qualify for the Elimination Chamber (59:06) Then, new NXT Champion Joe Hendry joins the show and discusses the following: Working in the United States during the pandemic and going back to the U.K. (1:15:18) Going from having a viral song to becoming NXT champion (1:23:20) Being NXT champion and facing WWE champion Drew McIntyre (1:2434) Learning how to approach the art of timing from John Cena (1:27:23) And in a bonus interview, Ben Cruz speaks with Charlotte Flair at Super Bowl's Radio Row, where they discuss the following: Throwing Alexa out at the Royal Rumble 1:31:47 Charlotte shows Ben how to do the heart hands (1:33:44) Joining Bayley at her Lodestone Women's Wrestling camp (1:35:20) Her relationship with Bayley (1:36:57) Be sure to check out our videos on⁠ BlueSky⁠,⁠ TikTok⁠,⁠ Instagram Threads⁠, and⁠ X⁠. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, Ben Cruz and Brian H. Waters Guests: Joe Hendry and Charlotte Flair Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Cena is a WWE legend whose career has expanded far beyond the wrestling ring into acting, writing, and philanthropy. In this conversation from October 2019, the WWE champion joins Willie Geist to discuss his evolution from wrestling star to Hollywood actor and his children's book Elbow Grease vs. Motozilla. Plus, he reflects on perseverance, giving back, and why his motto of never giving up still defines everything he does. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/LOGAN10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $25 discountWWE Hall of Famers Nikki & Brie (Bella Twins) join the boys to discuss BEATING Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky for tag-team championship, ex-fiancé John Cena's last match, Brie's return POP at Royal Rumble, giving birth on camera, taking slams from Ronda Rousey, Bad Bunny wearing a dress at the Super Bowl, Nikki slapping Brie