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On this episode of Two Dudes With Attitudes, we break down everything that went down across AEW Dynamite and AEW Collision (July 19, 2025)—and let's just say, the AEW landscape is shifting fast. We cover: Jon Moxley gets his rematch against Hangman Adam Page—are we headed for another brutal showdown?MJF gets kicked out of The Hurt Syndicate in a shocking betrayal—what's next for the former World Champ?Toni Storm vs Athena continues to build heat after All In Texas—could this be AEW's hottest women's feud of the year?Collision Recap (July 19): From Gauntlet Match fallout to new contenders emerging, we cover all the key takeaways.We also talk about the tag team division, the future of the Unified Championship, and who really stole the show this week.

The Hit List continues! The seventh week of this journey includes Kazuchika Okada vs Shinsuke Nakamura, the ironman match between Bayley and Sasha Banks, Hikaru Shida vs Naomichi Marufuji, the first time appereance from PWG on this podcast, and a scaffold deathmatch!

The trio of Diana Prince (aka Darcy the Mail Girl from The Last Drive-In), Johnny Taylor (stand-up comedian, Bummin' with the Devil on Tubi), and Gringo Fantastico (masked lucha veteran, Fantastico Disasterpiece Theater) dive into AEW Dynamite's chaos buffet: Hangman nearly hangs Yuta, FTR cheats into the next round, Ospreay's injured but vengeful, Athena fakes a cash-in, Okada jumps Swerve, and MJF gets dropped by the Hurt Syndicate—and roasted by Mark Briscoe. Plus: reflections on the passing of wrestling icon Hulk Hogan. It was a week of filled with Cowboy justice, neck trauma, and tag team treachery—served with reverence, rage, and rapid-fire wit.

Welcome back to REBOOKED! This week our editor Scan ( @GLHFtv ) joins us to talk about what happened at TNA Slammiversary! We had high hopes for Mike Santana, Joe Hendry and Masha Slamovich but the day belong to Jacy Jayne and Trick Williams of WWE NXT instead! We give out thoughts...Plus, we cover the latest in the SummerSlam 2025 card and discuss our favorite stories/matches as well as cover AEW's newest match type MONEY MATCHES! We talk about their narrative viability and simply if it's dumb or not.ENJOY THE SHOW!0:00 - Intro01:42 - So, SLAMMIVERSARY...03:33 - LEON SLATER is champ!07:59 - HARDYS vs TEAM 3D in 2025..?14:10 - JACY somehow did it!?22:16 - So...what's next for the TNA title?30:31 - WWE - Early look at SummerSlam!35:50 - Lyra vs Becky just got VERY interesting.39:13 - Can PUNK finally win another world title?43:25 - Solo vs Fatu IN A CAGE51:32 - The AEW Landscape is shifting53:06 - Swerve vs Okada was unexpected55:29 - Death Riders are being HAUNTED by Darby59:16 - Toni vs Athena will be GOLD01:02:22 - Breaking news mid-recording...01:03:15 - These AEW Prize Money matches are FUN01:11:22 - 24/7 Champion of the Week!⏰ Subscribe to the channel to be alerted! https://www.youtube.com/@REBOOKEDWrestling?sub_confirmation=1

Episode 45 and Trish and Sarah go All In! They start with an overview of the overall weekend, the atmosphere, the experiences, the visuals and the people that made it. Next, they head to the start of the show. (18:45) and the crowd. How loud was it, and when? How did the first three matches of the show affect the audience reaction? Then- was the length of the show helped by its daytime airing? (29:30) They talk about the perfect placement of the high stakes tag match and how the Tag Team title match and post-match were different from the rest of the show. Then they discuss the business of All In (35:30) before moving on to the triple main event, with a look at the presentation and structure which defined Mercedes vs Toni (55:40), Omega vs Okada (1:03:15) and Hangman vs Jon Moxley (1:14:35). Then, how is Hangman being presented post victory and what AEW needs to keep doing after their big show (1:43:40) before finally a quick discussion of Tony Khan's interview with Case Lowe. (1:54:50)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Last time we spoke about the fall of Wewak. In June 1945, Allied forces, led by General George Stevens, intensified their campaign to capture the strategic town of Wewak in New Guinea. After years of grueling combat, they relentlessly pressed against entrenched Japanese defenses, including the remnants of General Mano's 41st Division. The Australians achieved critical victories by securing vital supply routes and establishing new airfields, facilitating their advance. By May 8, after intense fighting, Australian troops effectively seized Wewak Point, eliminating entrenched Japanese soldiers in bunkers and caves. Despite suffering casualties, the Australians distinguished themselves through bravery and tactical ingenuity. Ultimately, the successful capture of Wewak marked a pivotal moment in the Pacific campaign, showcasing the determination and spirit of the Allies as they pushed towards victory in the Pacific Theater, bringing an end to a crucial chapter of the war. This episode is Operation Downfall Welcome to the Pacific War Podcast Week by Week, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about world war two? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on world war two and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel you can find a few videos all the way from the Opium Wars of the 1800's until the end of the Pacific War in 1945.  After the fall of Okinawa, the Allies were mopping up campaigns across the Asia-Pacific and planning for what was assumed to be the most cataclysmic battle yet, the invasion of the Japanese home islands. First we are going to travel back to Luzon. By mid-June, General Krueger's 6th Army had successfully captured all key objectives in northern Luzon, southern Luzon, and the area east of Manila, which serves as the capital of the Philippines. Although General Yokoyama's poorly equipped 41st Army had been rapidly scattered and forced into hiding, General Yamashita's Shobu Group still retained enough strength to continue its resistance in northern Luzon. The Shobu Group was primarily gathering its units in a desperate last-stand position along the rugged valley of the Asin River, an area known for its difficult terrain. Interestingly, General Krueger underestimated Yamashita's strategic intentions, still expecting him to make his final stand in the Cagayan Valley, located in the northern part of Luzon. With this assumption, Krueger believed that if General Beigthler's 37th Division could maintain its rapid advance towards Aparri, situated at the northern tip of Luzon, they might be able to conclude the Luzon Campaign in a pivotal stroke. However, intelligence indicated that units of the Shobu Group were retreating into the Cordillera Central mountain range, a formidable natural barrier, located between Routes 4 and 11. In response, Krueger ordered the 1st Corps to exert strong pressure on this mountainous region from the north, south, and west. To implement this strategy, General Swift directed the 6th, 25th, and 33rd Divisions to clear the supply route between Baguio and Aritao, ultimately sealing off Yamashita's last-stand position from the south. Meanwhile, Colonel Volckmann's guerrilla forces were instructed to advance east from Cervantes to capture the crucial junction of Routes 4 and 11 at Sabangan. Recognizing the importance of controlling key roadways, the 63rd Regiment was tasked with pushing up Route 4 to seize the strategic location of Kiangan. In the south, the 130th Regiment began probing southeast towards Pigkian, while the 20th Regiment continued to apply pressure on the remnants of the now-battered 2nd Tank Division. Ultimately, General Iwanaka's weakened forces narrowly avoided entrapment along the Bambang-Pingkian road, retreating northward via treacherous mountain trails and river valleys. They reached the Tubliao area just as early July arrived, illustrating the persistent and relentless nature of this campaign. Looking northward from Cervantes, Volckmann's guerrilla fighters launched attacks toward both Mankayan and Sabangan. By the end of June, their efforts had pressured the beleaguered 19th Division to hastily withdraw from Bontoc, a significant town located in central Luzon, and Sabangan. However, General Ozaki's forces maintained a formidable defensive position at the Lepanto Mine, an area known for its mineral wealth and strategic significance. On June 16, the 63rd Regiment began its advance up Route 4, which runs north through the central highlands toward Kiangan, a town that was critical for controlling the region. By the evening of the following day, American forces had successfully breached the defensive line established by the 105th Division at the Rayambugan Farm School, a local educational institution that was repurposed for military use during the conflict. Continuing their push, the 63rd Regiment encountered the main defenses of General Tsuda on June 19 along Route 4. However, over five days of fierce fighting, utilizing only one battalion for the attack, gained little ground for the Americans. Recognizing the need for greater force, they reinforced their assault on June 24. By June 26, the 63rd began to break through towards Hucab, a small settlement, and by June 29, they had overcome the last organized resistance in the area. Meanwhile, the 37th Division also made significant advances. Resuming its drive up Route 5 on June 17, the 148th Regiment successfully pushed forward to Naguilian, a town that marks a key waypoint on this route. Two days later, the front-line troops reached Bangag, yet here they encountered increased resistance. They were now facing elements of Major-General Yuguchi Shuntaro's 80th Brigade, which was attempting to move south along Route 5. In a series of running engagements from June 19 to 23, the 37th Division inflicted heavy casualties, killing over 600 Japanese soldiers and capturing nearly 285 more in the challenging fifteen-mile stretch between Bangag and Balasig. The remnants of the Yuguchi Force were ultimately forced to retreat eastward into the rugged and uncharted wilderness of the Sierra Madre mountain range, illustrating the intense and chaotic nature of the conflict. General Krueger deemed it essential to execute an airborne operation over the northern Cagayan Valley to ensure the success of the 37th Division's advance. It's possible that Krueger's motivation also stemmed from a desire to secure northern Luzon before the 8th Army took control of operations, which was scheduled for July 1. Despite contrary reports from various sources, including the United States Armed Forces in the Philippines Northern Luzon, 1st Corps, the 37th Division, and ALAMO scout teams, Krueger concluded that Japanese forces in the Cagayan Valley were retreating "in wild disorder on Highway 5 towards Aparri." It's worth noting that, in actuality, the general movement of Japanese troops had been southward for weeks, and no Japanese unit intended to take refuge in Aparri, a flatland area surrounded by mountains that made it a poor defensive position. Based on his assessment of the situation, Krueger decided that in order to achieve the complete destruction of the fleeing enemy forces, he would launch a vertical envelopment of airborne troops to close any escape routes and prevent the Japanese from evading capture in Aparri. Consequently, on June 21, Krueger ordered a battalion combat team from the 511th Parachute Infantry of the 11th Airborne Division to parachute near Aparri on June 23. However, on June 21, the Connolly Task Force entered Aparri without facing any opposition. By the evening of June 22, elements of the Task Force had advanced ten miles south along Route 5, managing to secure the Camalaniugan Airstrip, a crucial airfield integral to the logistics of both sides. Despite the successes of the reinforced Connolly Task Force, Krueger did not change his mind about the desirability and necessity for the airdrop. Instead, he concluded that the "seizure of Aparri without opposition by elements of the Connolly Task Force on 21 June 1945, together with the almost unopposed advance of the 37th Division, indicated clearly that the time had come for mounting the airborne troops to block the enemy's retreat in the Cagayan Valley." It is not clear just what retreat Krueger expected to block. On the morning of June 23, the paratroopers dropped into Camalaniugan unchallenged and immediately began their advance southward to make contact with the 37th Division. That same day, the 129th Regiment took over the offensive, heading north towards Tuguegarao, a significant town in the region. Tuguegarao fell without resistance by June 25. By nightfall, forward elements of the 129th had pushed ten miles beyond Tuguegarao, reaching the town of Iguig. The following day, June 26, the forces made contact with the paratroopers at the Paret River, further solidifying their position. By the close of June, Japanese resistance in the Cagayan Valley had subsided, and General Yamashita's Shobu Group, still capable of fighting, found itself encircled in a last-stand area that would become known as the Kiangan Pocket, named by the Filipino-American forces engaged in its reduction. As the campaign progressed, the last elements of the 25th and 33rd Divisions were relieved. General Gill's 32nd Division took over control of the Baguio-Ambuclao sector, while the bulk of General Hurdis' 6th Division assembled at Hucab. This marked a significant transition as it signaled the conclusion of operations for Krueger's 6th Army and Swift's 1st Corps. The command would soon shift to General Eichelberger's 8th Army and General Griswold's 14th Corps, who would carry out further operations throughout Luzon. General Griswold's plans called for relentless pressure to be maintained against the Shobu Group, which was concentrated in an area known as the Kiangan Pocket. In line with this strategy, Volckmann's guerrilla fighters continued their assaults towards key locations such as Mankayan, Sabangan, and Bontoc. The 126th and 127th Regiments advanced north along Route 11 and into the Agno Valley, engaging mixed forces from the 58th Independent Mixed Brigade and the 19th Division. Simultaneously, the 20th and 63rd Regiments were preparing to renew their attack against the 105th Division located at Kiangan, as the advance led by General Hurdis had been halted by torrential rains that had severely damaged roads and bridges. Meanwhile, the 1st Regiment made its own push northward along Route 4 towards Banaue, a town famous for its rice terraces and mountainous landscape. On July 9, Volckmann's 15th Regiment finally secured Sabangan. The following day, the 11th Regiment captured Bontoc while the 66th Regiment began to break through the defenses set up by General Ozaki in the Lepanto Mines-Mankayan area. By July 12, Kiangan fell to the 63rd Regiment; however, they soon faced even heavier rains, which compelled General Hurdis to halt his advance once again. On July 20, the 1st Regiment reached Banaue. The next day, they made contact with elements of the guerrilla 11th Regiment at Polis Pass before turning east along Route 389. Here, they aimed to engage a concentration of around 2,500 Japanese soldiers from the 103rd Division and the 4th Air Division. Back in the west, Mankayan also fell on July 20. Five days later, elements of the 15th and 66th Regiments made contact at the junction where Routes 11 and 393 intersect. The 19th Division was withdrawing into the upper Agno Valley to establish defensive positions, blocking the northern, western, and southern approaches to Toccucan, a small but strategically important area. The 15th and 121st Regiments began their assaults toward Toccucan, but they soon encountered remnants of the 19th Division, who proved to be still capable of effective resistance. At the same time, the 66th Regiment moved south along Route 11 to establish contact with troops from the 32nd Division, pressing the offensive forward. Looking east on July 24, the 20th Regiment took over positions at Kiangan and began an advance towards Kiangkiang and the Asin River. However, the Americans encountered greater resistance than anticipated along this route, making only a meager gain of three miles by August 15. At the same time, other units were dispatched south towards Tubliao to block the retreat of General Iwanaka's remaining forces. On July 29, elements of the 66th and 127th Regiments finally established contact near Gambang. They then shifted east into the Agno Valley, close to Buguias, and initiated a southward drive to link up with the 126th Regiment, which they successfully met on August 8. By August 15, Volckmann's guerrillas found themselves four miles short of Toccucan from the northwest and a mile and a half short from the west. In the eastern front, elements of the 1st and 11th Regiments advanced south from Banaue along Route 390, reaching a point about five miles south of Banaue by August 9. That same day, they also cleared Route 389 to the east, securing additional pathways for movement. Additionally, during this time, the 37th Division conducted vigorous patrols east of the Cagayan River, pushing enemy troops deeper into the Sierra Madre mountains. Unfortunately, this relentless pressure resulted in an estimated 1,000 Japanese casualties by August 15. Throughout a month and a half of grueling fighting in steep, treacherous terrain and under miserable weather conditions, the Filipino-American forces struggled to project any significant strength into the Asin Valley. They suffered approximately 1,650 casualties in total. In contrast, the 8th Army estimated that Japanese casualties during the same period reached around 13,500, with many killed or succumbing to starvation and disease. This marked the effective conclusion of the Luzon Campaign, a campaign that would soon be overshadowed by Japan's surrender. General Yamashita estimated in June that he had sufficient supplies to sustain his forces until mid-September. Given the scale of effort the 8th Army was willing to dedicate to the campaign between July 1 and August 15, it seems likely that Yamashita would have met this deadline. When food supplies were depleted, Yamashita planned for his most effective remaining troops to attempt a breakout from the Asin Valley into the mountains of far northwestern Luzon, where he hoped to find more provisions. Those not involved in the breakout were to conduct banzai attacks along all fronts to cover the retreat of the main forces. Yamashita anticipated that whether or not the breakout succeeded, it would signal the complete disintegration of his forces. He even planned to commit hara-kiri amidst the chaos of battle. As a result, the end of the war arrived about a month before Yamashita was prepared to officially acknowledge his defeat. By any measure, the Shobu Group accomplished the delaying mission that Yamashita had envisioned. Throughout the 6th Army's control of operations on Luzon, the maximum commitment of major ground forces against the Shobu Group included four reinforced U.S. Army infantry divisions, one separate regiment combat team, an armored group, Volckmann's , and the Buena Vista Regiment. When hostilities ceased on August 15, the Shobu Group was still "entertaining" three reinforced divisions: the 6th, 32nd, and 37th. Additionally, it had a significantly strengthened, the Buena Vista Regiment, and various other guerrilla units. After the war concluded, approximately 50,500 Japanese troops emerged from the mountains of northern Luzon, with nearly 40,000 of these coming from the Asin Valley's last-stand area. Ultimately, the war ended with about a third of the Shobu Group's peak strength still alive and capable of conducting organized and determined delaying operations. It is clear that, over the seven and a half months since January 9, the Shobu Group executed a remarkably effective delaying action. Despite the circumstances, the 14th Area Army had achieved its objective of tying down as many Allied forces as possible in Luzon. This diversion was critical, as it allowed the Japanese Empire valuable time to fortify its defenses in the Home Islands.  Reflecting back to January, General Prince Higashikuni Naruhiko's General Defense Command was operating with a modest force for the land and air defense of Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, and the Izu Islands. The primary focus had been on building naval and air power for Operation Sho-Go. In Kyushu and southwestern Honshu, the Western District Army, led by Lieutenant-General Yokoyama Isamu, consisted of only the 86th Division and the 12th Air Division. Meanwhile, the Central District Army, commanded by Lieutenant-General Kawabe Masakazu in central Honshu and Shikoku, had the 44th and 73rd Divisions supported by the 11th Air Division. To the northeast, in Honshu and the Izu Islands, General Fujie Keisuke's Eastern District Army maintained the 72nd Division, along with both the 1st and 3rd Imperial Guards Divisions, the 66th and 67th Independent Mixed Brigades, and the 10th Air Division. Additionally, Lieutenant-General Uemura Toshimichi's 36th Army was positioned as a mobile reserve in the Kanto and Shizuoka area, comprised of the 81st and 93rd Divisions, along with the 4th Tank Division. Further north, Lieutenant-General Higuchi Kiichiro's 5th Area Army had deployed the 7th and 77th Divisions, the 1st Air Division, and the 12th Air Fleet stationed in Hokkaido. It also maintained a mixed brigade at Karafuto. Lieutenant-General Terakura Shozo commanded the 27th Army in the Kuril Islands, which included the 42nd and 91st Divisions, along with the 43rd and 69th Independent Mixed Brigades, and the 3rd and 4th Amphibious Brigades, as well as the Chishima 1st Brigade and Naval Base Force. The air situation was equally dire; Japan had only around 550 aircraft available for offensive operations and a total of about 770 aircraft and 1,200 anti-aircraft guns designated for defensive roles. As preparations for Operation Ten-Go unfolded, the air and ground units in Japan underwent significant reorganization in February. This restructuring led to the formation of several military commands, including Admiral Ugaki's 5th Air Fleet based in Kyushu, Vice-Admiral Maeda Minoru's 10th Air Fleet in Kanto, Lieutenant-General Yoshimoto Teiichi's 11th Area Army in northeast Honshu, derived from the now-defunct 27th Army, and additional area armies such as Fujie's 12th in east-central Honshu, Lieutenant-General Okada Tasuku's 13th in west-central Honshu, Kawabe's 15th in western Honshu and Shikoku, and Yokoyama's 16th in Kyushu. The reorganization of high-level military headquarters was not the sole initiative at this time. The Japanese Empire also approved a large-scale mobilization plan that called for the deployment of 42 divisions, 18 independent mixed brigades, and six tank brigades, amounting to approximately 1.5 million personnel. Following the fall of Iwo Jima and Okinawa, and with intelligence indicating that the Soviet Union was redeploying troops from the European theater to the Far East, Japan began preparing for the defense of its homeland. This preparation involved activating the 1st and 2nd General Armies to replace the General Defense Command and implementing Operation Ketsu-Go. The strategy for Operation Ketsu-Go outlined that the Imperial Japanese Army would strive to defeat American forces while their invasion fleet remained at sea. The plan aimed to deliver a decisive blow against the American naval forces by first destroying as many aircraft carriers as possible, utilizing the special attack units from both the Air Force and Navy. As the amphibious forces approached the range of homeland airbases, the entire air combat strength would be deployed for continuous day and night assaults against these ships. The focus of these air operations was to disrupt American landing plans, targeting primarily troop and equipment transports. Should any American forces successfully land, these would be swiftly assaulted by the IJA to secure a decisive victory. The primary objective of the ground operation was to eliminate the American landing force right on the beach. Operation Ketsu-Go was designed as a comprehensive joint defense effort, mobilizing the full capabilities of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The Navy's essential role was to protect the coasts by attacking invasion fleets using combined surface, submarine, and air forces. The Air General Army would closely coordinate with the Navy to locate and destroy American transports at sea. If the invasion forces succeeded in landing, the local Area Army would take command of all naval ground forces in its assigned territory and would exercise operational control over air units in support of the ground operations. A key component of the Ketsu-Go operational planning involved reinforcing sectors under attack by units transferred from other regions. Given that U.S. air raids had already severely impacted the transportation network, plans were made for troop movements to be conducted on foot. If the battle at the beach held no promise of a successful outcome, the conflict would inevitably shift to fighting inland. To prepare for this, interior resistance was planned. Guard units and Civilian Defense Corps personnel, along with elements of field forces serving as a nucleus, would be utilized as resistance troops. Their mission would involve attriting American forces through guerrilla warfare, espionage, deception, disruption of supply areas, and blockades as enemy landing forces advanced inland. This operation divided Japanese territory into seven zones, where air and naval special attack forces were directed to eliminate invading forces at sea and to establish an aggressive coastal defense. Field Marshal Sugiyama Hashime's 1st General Army established its headquarters in Tokyo, assuming control over the 11th, 12th, and 13th Area Armies. Meanwhile, Field Marshal Hata Shunroku's 2nd General Army set up its headquarters in Hiroshima, overseeing the 15th and 16th Area Armies. Additionally, to provide a cohesive command structure for all Army air units participating in the campaign, an Air General Army headquarters was formed under Kawabe. On the naval front, Admiral Toyoda took command of the General Navy Command, granting him supreme operational authority over all Navy surface and air forces. In the coming months, the Japanese continued to prepare for the anticipated invasion by mobilizing new units and diverting existing forces from Manchuria and other regions. By August, Yoshimoto's 11th Area Army had been reinforced to include seven infantry divisions and two infantry brigades. The 12th Area Army, now under General Tanaka Shizuichi, was significantly larger, comprising 20 infantry divisions, two tank divisions, eight infantry brigades, three tank brigades, three artillery brigades, and one anti-aircraft brigade. Okada's 13th Area Army was organized with six infantry divisions, three infantry brigades, one tank brigade, one artillery brigade, and one anti-aircraft brigade. The 15th Area Army, under the command of Lieutenant-General Uchiyama Eitaro, was formed with eight infantry divisions, three infantry brigades, one artillery brigade, one anti-aircraft brigade, and two tank regiments. Yokoyama's 16th Area Army included a substantial force of 15 infantry divisions, eight infantry brigades, three tank brigades, three artillery brigades, and one anti-aircraft brigade. Additionally, Higuchi's 5th Area Army consisted of six infantry divisions and two infantry brigades. In tandem with these ground preparations, Lieutenant-General Sugawara Michio's 6th Air Army and Ugaki's 5th Air Fleet were assigned the critical role of launching a powerful air counterattack against the American invasion fleet, targeting carriers, gunnery ships, and transport vessels. In conjunction with elements from the 1st Air Army, 5th Air Army, 3rd Air Fleet, and 10th Air Fleet, the Japanese strategy focused on executing strikes against US carriers. For this task, 330 IJNAF aircraft were specifically assigned. An additional 250 aircraft from both the IJAAF and IJNAF were designated to target gunnery ships, while transports would be subjected to round-the-clock suicide attacks over a span of 10 days. Various aircraft types,including trainers, transports, float planes, bombers, and obsolete fighters, would be used in kamikaze missions. The air assaults on the transports would also incorporate all available aircraft not assigned to other operational duties. Although Japanese fighters had limited effectiveness against B-29 raids, they were expected to inflict damage on the invasion fleet. It was essential, however, that IJAAF and IJNAF fighters first establish air superiority over the targeted areas. Achieving this goal was a questionable assumption, especially given the formidable strength of US air power. By the end of June, nearly 8,000 aircraft, predominantly kamikazes, had been assembled for what was expected to be a decisive battle, with an estimated additional 2,500 planes likely to be produced by the end of September. To enhance their efforts, Kaiten suicide midget submarines and various special attack units were also designated to target any invading fleet, underscoring the significance of suicide attacks in Japanese military strategy. The hope was that these suicide, or tokko, units would inflict a 30 to 50 percent loss on the invading forces. However, as of June 30, only 1,235 surface special-attack boats and 324 underwater types had been produced, significantly hampering Japan's preparations for the impending decisive battle. In preparation for the seizure of Japan's industrial heart through an amphibious invasion, General MacArthur was laying the groundwork for a significant military operation. On April 3, the Joint Chiefs of Staff designated him as the Commander in Chief of the United States Army Forces in the Pacific. This appointment granted him administrative control over all Army resources in the Pacific, with the exceptions of the 20th Air Force, the Alaskan Command, and the Southeast Pacific forces. Additionally, all naval resources in the Pacific, except those in the Southeast Pacific Area, were placed under Admiral Nimitz's control, making them available for major operations against Japan. With the conclusion of the war in Europe, plans were proposed to redeploy 10 infantry divisions, 5 armored divisions, and 72 air groups to the Pacific. Consequently, the total forces in the Pacific were set to increase from approximately 1.4 million Army troops as of June 30 to nearly 2,439,400 by December 31. On June 2, the 20th Air Force was reorganized into the U.S. Army Strategic Air Force under General Carl Spaatz. This command would oversee the newly formed 20th Air Force led by Lieutenant-General Nathan Twinning, which had been reorganized from the 21st Bomber Command, and Lieutenant-General James Doolittle's 8th Air Force, which was restructured from the 20th Bomber Command and slated for deployment in the Ryukyus. Simultaneously, MacArthur was developing plans for Operation Downfall, the ambitious strategy for invading Japan. This operation envisaged a massive offensive against the islands of Kyushu and Honshu, utilizing all available combined resources from the Army, Navy, and Air Forces. The invasion plan consisted of two key operations: Operation Olympic and Operation Coronet. The American plan for the invasion of Kyushu focused on seizing only the southern part of the island, delineated by a line extending from Tsuno on the east coast to Sendai on the west. The 3,000 square miles included within this boundary were considered sufficient to provide the necessary air bases for short-range support in the final operations planned against the industrial centers of Honshu. Within the selected southern region for invasion, known as the "Olympic" plan, there were four lowland areas identified as suitable for the development of major airfields. The first area extended from Kagoshima, located on the western shore of Kagoshima Bay, through a narrow corridor to the Kushikino plain along the East China Sea. The second area ran northward from Shibushi on Ariake Bay, traversing a winding valley to Miyakonojo. The third area began at Kanoya, situated east of Kagoshima Bay, and followed the coastline of Ariake Bay. The fourth and largest area was located north of Miyazaki on the east coast. Four months after American troops first landed on Kyushu, the next decisive amphibious operation against Japan was set to be launched. Code-named Coronet, this invasion targeted the Kanto Plain area of Honshu and was scheduled for March 1, 1945. The operation was tasked to two armies: the First and the Eighth, assigned to conduct a major assault against the heartland of Japan. Their immediate objective was to destroy all opposition and secure the Tokyo-Yokohama area. General MacArthur would personally command the landing forces and oversee ground operations on the mainland. Accompanying him would be the advance echelon of his General Headquarters, which would operate as the Army Group Headquarters in the field. The initial landings would involve 10 reinforced infantry divisions, 3 marine divisions, and 2 armored divisions. These forces, launched from the Philippines and Central Pacific bases, would be continuously protected by the ships and aircraft of the Pacific Fleet, alongside land-based air support. Thirty days after the initial assault, each army was set to be reinforced by a corps of 3 additional divisions. Five days following this reinforcement, an airborne division and an AFPAC Reserve Corps consisting of another 3 divisions would be made available. In total, these 25 divisions were tasked with seizing the Kanto Plain, including the general areas of Tokyo and Yokohama, and carrying out any further operations necessary to overcome Japanese resistance. The strategic reserve for the entire operation would comprise a corps of 3 divisions located in the Philippines, along with sufficient reinforcements from the United States, allowing for the deployment of 4 divisions per month. For Operation Olympic, General Krueger's 6th Army was appointed to lead the effort, employing a total of 14 divisions that were already positioned in the Pacific. Meanwhile, the 1st and 8th Armies were designated to conduct Operation Coronet, comprising a total of 25 divisions primarily sourced from the redeployment of troops and equipment from the European theater. Eichelberger's 8th Army planned to land on Sagami Bay and subsequently fan out to secure the western shores of Tokyo Bay, reaching as far north as Yokohama. Concurrently, General Courtney Hodges' 1st Army was set to land at the Kujukuri beaches, with the objective of pushing west and south to clear the eastern shores of both Tokyo and Sagami Bays. To mitigate the risks associated with landing on the heavily fortified and well-garrisoned islands of Japan, a comprehensive campaign of air-sea blockade and bombardment was advocated.  The 20th Air Force, launching from bases in the Marianas and the Ryukyus, aimed to cripple Japan's industrial capacity by ruthlessly attacking factories and transportation systems. This steady assault from the massive B-29 bombers was expected to severely diminish Japan's ability to sustain its large military organization and effectively distribute its remaining power. Simultaneously, carrier task forces would conduct repeated raids on crucial coastal areas, targeting enemy naval and air forces, disrupting shore and sea communications, and supporting long-range bombers in their strikes against strategic objectives. The Far East Air Force, also based in the Ryukyus, would focus on selected targets intended to dismantle Japan's air capabilities both in the homeland and in nearby regions of North China and Korea. By intercepting shipping and shattering communication lines, the Far East Air Force aimed to complete the isolation of southern Kyushu, preparing it for an amphibious assault. As the target date approached, it was planned that these air raids would intensify, culminating in an all-out effort from X-10 to X-Day. In the final ten days before the landing phase, the combined bombing power of all available planes, both land-based and carrier-based, would be unleashed in a massive assault. The objectives included reducing enemy defenses, destroying remaining air forces, isolating the target area, and facilitating preliminary minesweeping and naval bombardment operations. The fortifications within the designated landing areas would be overwhelmed by tons of explosives, while naval vessels and engineering units worked to eliminate underwater mines and barriers. With such concentrated power backing them, it was anticipated that the amphibious forces would be able to execute their assault landings with minimal losses. This strategy aimed to minimize casualties, further diminish Japan's air capabilities, and cut off reinforcements from Asia. There was even a possibility that such measures could compel Japan to surrender, thus eliminating the need for a significant landing on the Home Islands. In a notable first, Admiral Spruance's 5th Fleet and Admiral Halsey's 3rd Fleet were to operate simultaneously. Admiral Spruance's fleet would focus on the landing operations, while Admiral Halsey's fleet would provide strategic support through raids on Honshu and Hokkaido. On July 28, the 16 fast carriers of Admiral McCain's Task Force 38 and the four British carriers of Admiral Rawlings' Task Force 37 commenced operations to weaken the air, naval, and shipping capabilities of the Home Islands. By mid-August, Vice-Admiral John Towers was assigned command of a reinforced Task Force 38, tasked with executing a series of strikes against Japan east of the 135th meridian, while General Kenney's Ryukyus-based Far Eastern Air Forces targeted objectives to the west. Additionally, Rawlings' Task Force 37, enhanced to nine carriers, launched diversionary strikes against Hong Kong and Canton. Starting on October 18, the 3rd Fleet began aggressive operations against aircraft, airfields, and shipping in Kyushu, Shikoku, and Honshu to isolate the assault area for the upcoming Kyushu invasion. Six days later, the Fast Carrier Task Force was divided into Task Force 38 and Task Force 58. Task Force 38 retained 12 fast carriers specifically for strikes against Japan. The pre-invasion air strikes, surface bombardments, and minesweeping operations in the Kyushu landing zones commenced, steadily increasing in intensity as they approached X-Day on November 1. The ten fast carriers of Vice-Admiral Frederick Sherman's Task Force 58 would provide direct support for the Kyushu landings, which were to be conducted by Admiral Turner's Task Force 40, consisting of 800 warships and 1,500 transports. In this effort, three Fire Support groups, each accompanied by an escort carrier group, would launch preemptive assaults on the designated Olympic landing zones.  Off southeastern Kyushu's Ariake Bay, Rear Admiral Richard Connolly's 3rd Fire Support Group (TG 41.3), comprising 6 old battleships, 6 cruisers, 13 destroyers, and 34 support craft, was tasked with eliminating coastal batteries at Toi Misaka, Hi Saki, and Ariake Bay. Additionally, they would target seaplane bases and suicide boat/submarine pens at Oshima, Odatsu, Biro Jima, and Sakida, followed by softening defenses at the XI Corps landing beaches. Meanwhile, approximately 30 miles north along Kyushu's southeastern coast, Rear Admiral Ingolf Kiland's 7th Fire Support Group (TG 41.7), consisting of 3 old battleships, 8 cruisers, 11 destroyers, and 35 support craft, would bombard coastal batteries, suicide-boat nests, and seaplane bases located at Tozaki Hana, Hososhima, and Miyazaki. This group would also destroy rail junctions at Tsumo Jogasaki and Tsuno to disrupt reinforcements heading south, before finally shelling the I Corps invasion beaches near Miyazaki. Off southwestern Kyushu, Rear Admiral Giraud Wright's 5th Fire Support Group (TG 41.5), with 4 old battleships, 10 cruisers, 14 destroyers, and 74 support craft, was set to hammer fortifications within the Koshiki Retto and at the beaches between Kaminokawa and Kushikino. Their mission included knocking out Noma Misaki and Hashimi Saki coastal batteries, the Akune seaplane base, and Kushikino's airfield, while also cutting the Akune–Kushikino road and rail lines. Ultimately, they would provide heavy fire support for the V Amphibious Corps landing beaches. Meanwhile, General Krueger planned to first secure Kagoshima and Ariake Bays as crucial ports of entry. Following that, the objective was to push inland as far as the Tsuno-Sendai line to block mountain defiles and prevent any enemy reinforcements from the north. As a preliminary operation, on October 28, the reinforced 40th Division, now under Brigadier-General Donald Myers, was assigned to seize positions in the Koshiki Island group opposite Sendai. The objective was to establish emergency naval and seaplane bases on these islands while also clearing the sea routes to the coastal invasion area of Kushikino. The 40th Division was also tasked with making preliminary landings on the four islands of Tanega, Make, Take, and Lo off the southern tip of Kyushu, with the goal of safeguarding the passage of friendly shipping through the strategic Osumi Strait. On November 1, General Krueger's three main corps were set to conduct simultaneous assault landings in the designated objective areas. Major-General Harry Schmidt's 5th Amphibious Corps would land near Kushikino, drive eastward to secure the western shore of Kagoshima Bay, and then turn north to block the movement of enemy reinforcements from upper Kyushu. Meanwhile, General Hall's 11th Corps was to land at Ariake Bay, capture Kanoya, advance to the eastern shore of Kagoshima Bay, and then move northwestward to Miyakonojo. Following this, Swift's 1st Corps would assault Miyazaki on the east coast, subsequently moving southwest to occupy Miyakonojo and clear the northern shore of Kagoshima Bay, thereby protecting the northeast flank. Additionally, Major-General Charles Ryder's 9th Corps, initially held in reserve, was selected to execute a diversionary feint off the island of Shikoku while the other three assault corps advanced on the actual landing beaches. Finally, Krueger kept the 77th Division and the 11th Airborne Division in Area Reserve, prepared to follow up the invasion forces. Should these units prove insufficient to fulfill their assigned tasks, a buildup from units earmarked for Coronet would be initiated at a rate of three divisions per month. On the other side, the Japanese anticipated that Kyushu would be the next target and identified the same beaches selected for Operation Olympic as the most likely landing sites. In response, Generals Hata and Yokoyama concentrated the formidable 57th Army under Lieutenant-General Nishihara Kanji around the areas of Ariake Bay and Miyazaki. Meanwhile, Lieutenant-General Nakazawa Mitsuo commanded the 40th Army, which was positioned in the Ijuin-Kagoshima sector to the west. Hata's mobile reserves were stationed near Mount Kurishima, consisting of at least five divisions and several independent brigades, prepared to swiftly engage enemy forces before they could establish secure beachheads. Although Yokoyama and Hata did not anticipate an invasion in northern and central Kyushu, they had many units distributed throughout the region. The Japanese government prioritized defensive preparations for Kyushu over those for Honshu, hoping that a fierce defense of Kyushu would deter American forces from attempting a similar operation on Honshu. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. General Krueger's forces tackled Japan's Shobu Group in Luzon, while preparing for Operation Downfall, the invasion of Japan itself. Despite tough terrain, American forces made significant gains, encircling the Japanese. Meanwhile, Japan readied for defense, mobilizing troops and launching air counterattacks. As the Allies pressed forward, the impending invasion loomed, with strategies developed to land on Kyushu and Honshu. Ultimately, intense battles shaped the eve of an operation that would determine the war's fate and change history forever.

It was Y'ALL IN and Tunnel Talk was there in person, which means we had WAY too much to talk about this week! Strap in, babes, because we met so many wonderful people and had the time of our lives at an incredible wrestling show. We go through the high highs of Hangman WINNING, Toni spanking Mercedes, Darby rappelling down from a very high roof, Swerve pledging his love to Ospreay in song, the Young Bucks crossing the Delaware (and so much more), the medium mediums of Okada-Omega and the Opps, the low lows of matches we didn't watch due to looking for milkshakes, and the lows that were so low they circled back around to being highs again (“Go find yourself”). The PPV was long and you better believe that so is this episode!(00:00) Chitchat Time and Overall All In Weekend(20:14) Hangman vs. Mox(54:05) Adam Cole, Don Callis Family, and Long Milkshake Quest Story(1:02:32) Swerve, Ospreay and Young Bucks(1:21:26) Okada and Omega(1:32:12) Women's Casino Gauntlet(1:41:56) Toni vs. Mercedes, Athena(1:53:15) Men's Casino Gauntlet(2:01:26) Hurt Syndicate/Patriarchy/Cope/FTR(2:12:41) Final All In Thoughts and ChitchatSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Tyler & Fred talk more about some aspects of All In, including Adam Cole's health, and then talk about a pretty good Dynamite that sets up some future directions. Check it out!Like, comment, and subscribe so we can remember to talk about Okada's new music next time.Subscribe to Fred's Patreon for more of his wrestling writing: https://www.patreon.com/flagrantwrestlingSponsor The Good, the Bad, & the Hungee: https://redcircle.com/the-good-the-bad-and-the-hungee-aew-podcast/donationsOur theme song is Natural Duality by Joseph McDade.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join SP3 and Jimmy Macram for an all-new AEWramble reviewing the 7/16/25 post-AEW All In Texas edition of AEW Dynamite ft. Hangman Adam Page, Mark Briscoe & Powerhouse Hobbs vs. The Death Riders. Leave your thoughts on this episode and review in the live chat and comments section. Like, share, superchat and subscribe to support! #AEWDynamite #AEW #AEWAllInTexas #HangmanPage #TimelessToniStorm #TheDeathRiders #DeathRiders #JonMoxley #MarkBriscoe #PowerhouseHobbs 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

Topics AEW (1:21) [Fallout from All IN, Young Bucks knocked down to regular workers, Okada and Swerve building towards match, Moxley scared in main event] WWE Main Roster (25:38) [Fallout from Evolution, Roman Reigns return on RAW, Cody Rhodes and John Cena contract signing on SmackDown] TNA & NXT (52:30) [Fallout from Great American Bash & Evolution, Jordynne Grace wants Blake Monroe, matches made for next week NXT, Go Home Show for TNA]  Predictions for TNA's Slammiversary (1:14:23) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Twitter: @My2Podcast Instagram: my2centspodcastg2 Business email: my2centspod@yahoo.com

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The boys breakdown the longest weekend in pro wrestling with Saturday Night's Main Event with Goldbergs retirement, WWE Evolution 2 and a fantastic WrestleMania caliber showing from AEW All In Texas + a wonderful inside peek on our cohosts honeymoon visit to Hawaii! Bill Goldberg retires at SNME, Seth Rollins gets injured, Stephanie Vaquer secures her #1 contendership at Evolution and Naomi makes waves cashing in her MITB on Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley to become RAW's new Women's World Champion. Over in AEW we were gifted a 5 star event filled with WrestleMania level entrances, top tier banger matches, returns from Darby Allin and Bryan Danielson, Toni Storm retaining her title, Okada securing his new title against Kenny Omega in their 5 star reunion and the culmination of Hangman's story saving AEW from Jon Moxley and the Deathrider's reign.WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT PRO WRESTLING?

John Pollock & Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite after All In: Texas as champions Hangman Page and “Timeless” Toni Storm address the audience following their victories.Plus: Hangman Page, Powerhouse Hobbs & Mark Briscoe face The Death Riders, The Young Bucks team with the Callis Family, a $100,000 Women's Fatal 4-Way, Cope explains his actions, and Swerve and Okada call each other bitches.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped. Today's stories:Eddie “The Amazing Kung Fu” Hamill dies Seth Rollins on The Rich Eisen ShowBill Goldberg speaks candidly about his retirement matchWWE Saturday Night's Main Event ratingsG1 Climax begins this weekend  POST Wrestling Café Schedule:Thursday: ASK-A-WAI Mailbag Show Saturday: Collision CourseSunday: UFC 318 with Jack Wannan & Eric MarcotteSunday: TNA Slammiversary Sunday: G1 Climax - Night 1 & 2 with Bruce Lord & Karen PetersonFREE Shows:Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown (XL in the Café) Sunday: The N.W.A. PodcastPhoto Courtesy: AEW Rewind-A-Dynamite Theme by Jacob ChesnutBluesky: 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.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Dadley Boyz review last night's episode of AEW Dynamite and discuss...Darby Allin is BACK!Swerve CHALLENGES Okada!Cope spears Stokely Hathaway!Kyle Fletcher vs. Mascara Dorada!Thekla forms a Toxic Trio?!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.

AEW All In Texas 2025 delivered one of the most emotional and chaotic nights in AEW history—and Two Dudes With Attitudes are here to break it all down! In this episode, Ryan and Denton give their Two Thumbs With Attitudes on every match from the Texas-sized event:

JJ, Jamie and Austin review and react to AEW's Dynamite from Chicago (7-9-25) as well as ALL IN-Texas. They go over all the action from AEW's biggest US PPV, title changes, returns and debuts and who took home the PPV Pick title, PLUS all the fallout from Dynamite in night one of their Chicago residency, plus So Much More!!!!!!--------------------------------------------------------Intro Music:VOYAGER 1 by John Tasoulas | https://soundcloud.com/john-tasoulasMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported LicenseLicense: Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed)

The trio of Johnny Taylor (The Hard Times), Diana Prince (aka Darcy the Mail Girl from The Last Drive-In on Shudder) and Gringo Fantastico (Fantastico Disasterpiece Theatre on Troma Now) are here for another fun episode alongside their guest, wrestling super fan, Brock Lesnar Guy, Michael Corcoran. Hangman Page delivers an emotionally driven speech as the new AEW Heavyweight Champion, the women tear it up in an absolute banger of a Fatal 4-Way for a random stipulation of $100k because why not? The Bucks can't handle the peasant treatment, Kyle Fletcher seems emotionally distraught from his loss at All-In, and finally AEW delivers on a killer main event. Oh... and Okada squashed some poor dude. It was a solid show. Now you can listen to solid takes about the night's events! Don't forget to rate, comment, and subscribe!

With AEW ALL IN in the books, and Forbidden Door around the corner - AEW began its 6 week residency in the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago on AEW Dynamite. Fallout shows can be a hit and miss - and the AEW Fan Hub podcast team shares their views on the show, and talks about some other hot topics in AEW.Did you think the fallout episode of AEW Dynamite was a success? Let us know in the comments

Welcome back to REBOOKED! This week we're reflecting on how crazy AEW All In was and what's to come for AEW now that Hangman Adam Page FINALLY beat the odds! Plus, we give our thoughts on the latest with Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Rhea Ripley, Naomi, Iyo Sky, and moreFinally, we give out predictions for TNA Slammiversary! Who do we think walks away as TNA World Champion between Trick Williams, Joe Hendry and Mike Santana? Watch/listen to find out!0:00 - Intro02:49 - AEW - GB's experience at ALL IN!08:55 - ATHENA has a title shot!19:08 - MJF steals the Men's Casino Gauntlet21:00 - Cope is back!25:24 - DUSTIN RHODES IS TNT CHAMPION!29:44 - The Bucks are no longer EVPs38:53 - Toni and Mercedes put on a classic41:47 - Okada claims the UNIFIED title48:13 - Hangman Finds Redemption57:44 - WWE - NAOMI cashed in!01:00:55 - Seth out, Punk in, OTC BACK01:03:45 - EVOLUTION - WWE's best show of 2025?01:06:30 - GOLDBERG had a great final match01:08:59 - TNA SLAMMIVERSARY THIS WEEKEND!01:09:39 - Cedric Alexander vs Mustafa Ali01:13:33 - Tessa Blanchard vs Indi Hartwell01:15:31 - Moose vs Leon Slater01:18:12 - Quickfire Tag Matches01:23:44 - Masha Slamovitch Jacy Jayne Winner Take All01:27:27 - Santana vs Hendry vs Williams01:31:24 - 24/7 CHAMPION OF THE WEEK!⏰ Subscribe to the channel to be alerted! https://www.youtube.com/@REBOOKEDWrestling?sub_confirmation=1

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Michael Sidgwick and Michael Hamflett review AEW All In: Texas and discuss...Hangman Page DEFEATS Jon Moxley!Toni Storm overcomes Mercedes Moné!Young Bucks Lose Their EVP Titles!Omega Loses To Okada!The Best AEW Moments EVER?!MJF & Athena Are Number One Contenders!@MSidgwick @MichaelHamflett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a new Spotlight as Benno and JP are joined by GRAPPL Gareth to talk a mammoth All In Texas from the weekend as they discuss whether Hangman Page and Jon Moxley stuck the landing and whether the Deathriders story was worth it, as well as whether Okada and Omega could live upto the hype, whether Toni Storm and Mercedes went as expected and whether the Young Bucks and Ospreay and Swerve had the match of the night as predicted.They also, of course talk the show structure and length (on a 3 hour podcast, we know), as well the rest of a lesser received undercard, as they discuss whether the Texas setting hit the lofty heights of Wembley.SHOWNOTES0:00 Intro, All In card length, Globe Life Field overall thoughts, Attendance20:39 Pre-Show, Opps vs Deathriders, Mens Gauntlet, TNT title 4 way48:32 Ospreay/Swerve vs The Young Bucks, Womens Gauntlet, Tag Title 3 way1:31:41 Storm vs Mone, Omega vs Okada, Mox vs HangmanGRAPPL Spotlight is produced with support from our Patrons and YouTube members, with special thanks to Patreon Kings and Queen Of The Mountain - Conor O'Loughlin, Eddie Sideburns, Chris Platt, Carl Gac, Sophia Hitchcock, Simon Mulvaney & Marty Ellis! You can find all of our live shows on YouTube by becoming a Member at ⁠http://www.Youtube.com/@GRAPPL,⁠ or join us on Patreon for both live video and audio replays at ⁠http://www.patreon.com/GRAPPL!⁠ Get the the new line of GRAPPL merchandise with FREE SHIPPING to the UK, EU, US, Canada, Australia & New Zealand at https://chopped-tees.com/en-uk/collections/grapplYou can also join us on the GRAPPL Discord for free at https://discord.gg/KqeVAcwctS⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've reached the next chapter. 7 years later after revisiting all four of their legendary battles, we're going live with our watch-along of Kenny Omega vs Kazuchika Okada V happening at All In 2025. This isn't just a rematch. It's a legacy fight. Years have passed. The roles have shifted. But when these two step in the ring together, it's still magic. This time, we're watching it live with all of you. No spoilers. No hindsight. Just raw reactions as it happens. Emily's now fully caught up and seeing this matchup with all the context, and it makes this one feel extra special. Whether you've followed the saga from the start or this is your first time jumping in, this is what wrestling's all about. Let's watch it unfold together.For a full episode archive (AD FREE) and exclusive content visit CWKPOD.COMMake sure and follow the show and leave us a 5 Star Frog Splash of a review!Be sure to Follow us on all of our socials @CruisingwithKayfabe on Facebook and Instagram, @ItsMongo and @CruisingWithKayfabe_Emily on TikTok. Visit Dubby Energy at https://www.dubby.gg/discount/Mongo?ref=TokPgWhTYa3YrX and use promo code "MONGO" to save 10% on all orders all the time!Special Thanks to friends of the show the Undone for letting us use their song Miss Fortune! Now available to stream or purchase on Apple, Amazon Music & Spotify.  For more information visit https://wearetheundone.com/ and make sure to give them a follow!

 Episode 2: Kenny Omega vs Kazuchika Okada – Dominion 6.11 (2017)The rematch. The 60-minute draw. The match that made people realize this rivalry wasn't just a flash in the pan, it was something special.In part two, we watch Kenny and Okada go the full hour in a match that's all about stamina, strategy, and pride. Omega didn't walk out with the title, but he proved he belonged at the very top. This match showed just how evenly matched they were and just how much deeper the rivalry could go.We break down the key moments, how both guys adjusted their styles from Wrestle Kingdom, and how this match turned the trilogy into a saga. Emily had no idea they went a full hour, and watching her react to the final stretch makes this episode a must-listen.For a full episode archive (AD FREE) and exclusive content visit CWKPOD.COMMake sure and follow the show and leave us a 5 Star Frog Splash of a review!Be sure to Follow us on all of our socials @CruisingwithKayfabe on Facebook and Instagram, @ItsMongo and @CruisingWithKayfabe_Emily on TikTok. Visit Dubby Energy at https://www.dubby.gg/discount/Mongo?ref=TokPgWhTYa3YrX and use promo code "MONGO" to save 10% on all orders all the time!Special Thanks to friends of the show the Undone for letting us use their song Miss Fortune! Now available to stream or purchase on Apple, Amazon Music & Spotify.  For more information visit https://wearetheundone.com/ and make sure to give them a follow!

Kenny Omega vs Kazuchika Okada – G1 Climax 27 (2017)Everything changes in part three.Okada and Omega face off in the G1, but this time it's not for the title  it's about tournament points and proving a point. The time limit is shorter, the pace is faster, and Kenny comes in with the mindset that he has to beat Okada. It's the first time he gets the job done, and he does it in under 30 minutes. We talk about how this match felt more explosive from the jump, how the previous two matches built the tension for this one, and what it meant for Omega to finally get that win. Emily wasn't expecting it to go that fast or be that different from the first two, and her reaction to the quick momentum swings is gold.For a full episode archive (AD FREE) and exclusive content visit CWKPOD.COMMake sure and follow the show and leave us a 5 Star Frog Splash of a review!Be sure to Follow us on all of our socials @CruisingwithKayfabe on Facebook and Instagram, @ItsMongo and @CruisingWithKayfabe_Emily on TikTok. Visit Dubby Energy at https://www.dubby.gg/discount/Mongo?ref=TokPgWhTYa3YrX and use promo code "MONGO" to save 10% on all orders all the time!Special Thanks to friends of the show the Undone for letting us use their song Miss Fortune! Now available to stream or purchase on Apple, Amazon Music & Spotify.  For more information visit https://wearetheundone.com/ and make sure to give them a follow!

 Kenny Omega vs Kazuchika Okada – Dominion 6.9 (2018)This is the one. The grand finale. The culmination of two years of storytelling and one of the most legendary rivalries ever.Okada vs Omega IV is a 2-out-of-3 falls match for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. No time limit. No excuses. This was Omega's last shot after failing three times before. Okada had just broken the record for the longest title reign in New Japan history. Everything about this felt massive.We break down every fall, every shift in momentum, and every emotional beat. This was more than just a match  it was the end of an era. Emily went into this match knowing the history now, and watching her take it all in for the first time was a blast. From the callbacks to the brutal spots to the final fall, this was wrestling at its absolute peakFor a full episode archive (AD FREE) and exclusive content visit CWKPOD.COMMake sure and follow the show and leave us a 5 Star Frog Splash of a review!Be sure to Follow us on all of our socials @CruisingwithKayfabe on Facebook and Instagram, @ItsMongo and @CruisingWithKayfabe_Emily on TikTok. Visit Dubby Energy at https://www.dubby.gg/discount/Mongo?ref=TokPgWhTYa3YrX and use promo code "MONGO" to save 10% on all orders all the time!Special Thanks to friends of the show the Undone for letting us use their song Miss Fortune! Now available to stream or purchase on Apple, Amazon Music & Spotify.  For more information visit https://wearetheundone.com/ and make sure to give them a follow!

Kenny Omega vs Kazuchika Okada – Wrestle Kingdom 11 (2017)This is where it all begins.In part one of our watch-along series, we dive into the match that shook up the wrestling world and put Kenny Omega on a whole different level. It's Omega vs Okada for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship at Wrestle Kingdom 11. This was Kenny's first shot at the big one after winning the G1 in 2016 and moving up to heavyweight. Okada was already established as the guy in New Japan, the standard bearer.The expectations were high and somehow they went above and beyond. This was the match that introduced a lot of Western fans to modern NJPW. We talk about what made this match such a moment in time and how wild it was to see Omega risk it all on the biggest stage. For Emily, it's her first time seeing it, and she shares her honest reactions seeing this epic unfold in real time.For a full episode archive (AD FREE) and exclusive content visit CWKPOD.COMMake sure and follow the show and leave us a 5 Star Frog Splash of a review!Be sure to Follow us on all of our socials @CruisingwithKayfabe on Facebook and Instagram, @ItsMongo and @CruisingWithKayfabe_Emily on TikTok. Visit Dubby Energy at https://www.dubby.gg/discount/Mongo?ref=TokPgWhTYa3YrX and use promo code "MONGO" to save 10% on all orders all the time!Special Thanks to friends of the show the Undone for letting us use their song Miss Fortune! Now available to stream or purchase on Apple, Amazon Music & Spotify.  For more information visit https://wearetheundone.com/ and make sure to give them a follow!

In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:The historical significance and achievement of All InWhat to look forward to on Collision the night beforePotential surprises and returnsAnalysis and predictions of matchesSignificance of Okada vs. Omega VMoxley's reign looks to come to an end with Hangman as the right person at the right timeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

This week on Two Dudes With Attitudes, Ryan and Denton break down and predict the entire stacked card for AEW All In: Texas, live from Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas on Saturday, July 12!We're giving our takes on every major match, including:

On this episode of The Still Real to Us Show:-- We preview a massive weekend of wrestling with NXT The Great American Bash, NBC's Saturday Night's Main Event, AEW All In: Texas, and WWE Evolution! Which show has us most excited, and which one should you be watching first?-- We break down the NXT Great American Bash card — from Oba vs. Yoshiki to Jordynne & Blake vs. Jacy & Fallon — but is it weird that we're most hyped for the Slammiversary contract signing between Trick, Hendry, and Santana?-- We ask the big question: Is Goldberg leaving Atlanta as the World Heavyweight Champion at Saturday Night's Main Event, or is this the final bow of his Hall of Fame career?-- We dive into AEW All In: Texas, featuring huge matches like Toni vs. Mercedes, Moxley vs. Page, Okada vs. Omega, Swerve & Ospreay vs. Young Bucks, and Syndicate/Jet Speed/Patriarchy! Did AEW finally get its swagger back?-- And finally, we discuss WWE Evolution's return! Back in 2018, the message was that the women had arrived — what is the message in 2025, and what does it mean for the future of the division?

This week's Tapped Out Wrestling Podcast is stacked like an AEW double taping. Nick and Myron break down a jam-packed weekend across WWE and AEW—and take a walk down memory lane with a special countdown of the Top 10 Goldberg Matches of All Time

With Diana Prince out sick, Johnny Taylor and Gringo Fantastico hold down the fort to unpack AEW Dynamite's explosive 300th episode — a night packed with cake shots, executive power trips, and emotional whiplash. Hangman Page demands Texas Death and slaps Moxley into a brawl, Mercedes Moné celebrates a title defense by starting a food fight, and MJF wins a four-way just in time to get roasted by Mark Briscoe's kosher pickle tee. The Bucks flex their EVP muscles with a limo and shoe closet, only to get cornered by Swerve and Ospreay into the wildest stip of the summer. Plus: Kota Ibushi rediscovers his edge, Okada delivers a masterclass, and Kenny Omega returns swinging. No Diana, no filter. Let's get AEW-some.

It's (probably) our final episode before witnessing Y'ALL IN in person, and we're psyched! Will we show up in a three person costume as the Founding Fathers' horse and both Young Bucks riding it? Who can never be sure. We get into all the fun storylines happening now: Hangman and Mox, Ospreay and Swerve and the Young Bucks, Mercedes and Toni, and also the less fun storylines, like MJF and the Hurt Syndicate and Kenny vs. Okada (sorry guys but SERIOUSLY). And what WOULD happen if Swerve and Ospreay were stranded on Mars together? See you in Texas!(00:00) Chitchat Time and What's Making Me Happy(19:49) Hangman vs. Mox(34:07) Ospreay & Swerve vs. the Young Bucks(1:12:44) Mercedes Mone vs. Toni Storm(1:15:58) MJF and the tag belts(1:28:12) DCF/Okada/Kenny/IbushiSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The best/worst weekend for being a wrestling fan in 2025 is coming our way, as between the two big North American companies, they look to monopolize every waking hour this weekend with some sort of Premium content. AEW's biggest show of the year, ALL IN: Texas, is shaping up to be just that.  With some major feuds coming to a head, The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer joins Mike McGuire to go over the card, including mega matches like Toni Storm v. Mercedes Mone, Jon Moxley v. Adam Page, and the turning it back match of Okada v. Omega among others! Plus, in what will likely be the biggest spectacle of the weekend, Bill Goldberg looks to retire as WWE World Heavyweight Champion against Gunther in Goldberg's hometown of Atlanta, GA.  Will this match be what everyone is talking about on Monday? What of WWE Evolution 2 and the NXT Great American Bash? Ring of Honor's PPV as well?  Will these be sleeper shows among fans, or are they doomed due to their surroundings? Plus, an exciting announcement involving our friend Joe Aguinaldo, and the return of a missing Celebrate Wrestling Podcast! Thank you for checking out this week's episode! Join us every week for FREE podcasts including: Legends and Champions with Andy Evans - The perfect throwback show with a UK perspective, often joined by Stefan Bennett and others.   The Alternate Commentary Table: Calgary's Mitch Hontzias and Dimitri Korolis bring you a hilarious, fan-based sports-talk style review of the week of wrestling on TV in North America and more!   To hear these shows and more for FREE, just subscribe wherever you're hearing this now, or visit www.celebratewrestling.com

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This week Bill and JCB break the tradition of recording on Thursday to get their weekly fix of talking some wrestling. The 1 count is WWE. Giulia wins the women's US title from Zelina Vega. The tag division attacks the Wyatt Sicks and the Street Profits. Tiffany Stratton wins a Last Woman Standing match vs Nia Jax. Night of Champions is recapped as well. Cody Rhodes and Jade Cargill win King and Queen of the Ring tournaments respectively. Solo Sikoa wins the US title with a ton of fuckery. RAW has Bayley vs Lyra Valkyria ends in a draw. Evolution PLE gets a crown jewel of a match in Rhea Ripley vs Iyo Sky. Judgment Day dripped in gold again while the boys talk possible fractures in Seth Rollins' faction. The 2 count is AEW. FTR confronts the Outrunners. Ricochet seems to have found his guys to help in the quest for gold. Adam Cole vs Josh Alexander for the TNT title. On Dynamite 300 Hangman Page challenges Jon Moxley to a Texas Death match. Mercedes Mone defends her TBS title vs Mina Shirakawa. Okada and Ibushi reignite their New Japan rivalry in the main event. Will Ospreay adds another stipultation with the Young Bucks for All In. The 3 count is a quick review of NXT with a discussion of Goto vs Zack Sabre Jr title change in the odds and ends. Available on all audio podcast platforms. Listen Share Subscribe Repeat! Rate and review on Apple and Spotify! Rate and review on Apple and Spotify! WWE AEW 52:44 NXT 1:18:18

The historic 300th episode of AEW Dynamite is here! Jose Gonzalez and JPJ recap all the action as All In is less than 2 weeks from Saturday right here on BodySlam.Net's DynaMic'd Up!

Our guests for this week are Seth and Jordan from The Goal Line Podcast! Join us as we ask with Karrion Kross getting a rare match on Night of Champions, does he deserve a push to the top, or should he test free agency; is AEW muddying up the booking of Omega vs Okada at ALL IN; and in light of recent geopolitical events, who would be the best wrestler to work a 1991 Sgt. Slaughter-style gimmick as an Iranian sympathizer? It's going to be a fun week here at The Tavern, so to make sure you do not miss anything, go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!

As we start the All In Home Stretch, AEW storylines are kicking in high gear which means the girls' spirits are too! We SOLVE our issue with Okada completely, revel in Will Ospreay's Perfect Day, delight in the return of Mox's choking kink, celebrate Kris Stat's acting chops, and validate Mark Briscoe's moral fortitude. And hey, ancient girl perverts? Call us!0:00 Chit Chat Time8:47 DCF/Okada/Ibushi35:40 Hangman/Young Bucks/Mox1:11:01 Toni/Mercedes1:20:25 Kris Stat1:27:40 Mark Briscoe/MJFSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Dan Kuester to discuss the June 25 edition of AEW Dynamite including whether it is needlessly and counter-productively excessive for Jon Moxley to choke "Hangman" Page with a chain, will the Young Bucks lose their storyline EVP status, should Mark Briscoe get a Jey Uso-like bigger push, does Adam Cole need a refresh (yes!), should Tony Khan invest even more in Jet Speed, is Kota Ibushi looking better than last time, praise for the Arena Mexico highlight video, and more with live caller, chat, and email interactions throughout.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

JJ, Jamie and Austin review and react to AEW's Dynamite from Seattle (6-25-25). They get into Kota Ibuishi's return (and next week's DREAM MATCH with Okada), Kris Statlander being lured by the Death Riders, Casino Gauntlets number 1 entrants determined, Mercedes trying REAL hard to make us care, a whole lot of All In Build, plus So Much More!!!!!!--------------------------------------------------------Intro Music:VOYAGER 1 by John Tasoulas | https://soundcloud.com/john-tasoulasMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported LicenseLicense: Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed)

In this episode of 'I Still Call It A Lariat', hosts Steve Zapf and Ryan 'Slim Burgundy' Deasy delve into various aspects of professional wrestling, including their personal preferences for wrestling styles, particularly Lucha Libre. They discuss significant moments from recent matches, including Hangman's promo, the dynamics of a 14-man tag match, and the clash of styles in Okada vs. Briscoe. The episode highlights MJF's heel work against Mystico and concludes with a discussion on a four-way match featuring Ricochet and Leo Rush, emphasizing character development and the cultural significance of Lucha Libre. In this conversation, Steve Zapf and Ryan "Slim Burgundy" Deasy delve into various aspects of professional wrestling, focusing on recent matches, character developments, and the evolution of wrestlers like Tony Storm and Kota Ibushi. They discuss the implications of title wins, the dynamics of multi-person matches, and the storytelling elements that enhance or detract from the wrestling experience. The conversation also touches on the future of wrestlers like Moxley and the potential for character reinventions within the wrestling landscape.Chris Bey Go Fund Me- https://gofund.me/a09e8a55The Stro's Go Fund Me- https://www.gofundme.com/f/please-help-me-with-travel-and-medical/cl/s?lang=en_US&ts=1748891480&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&attribution_id=sl%3A43195664-340a-4e71-8545-7864003c9b34American Red Cross- https://www.redcross.org/donate/to/donation-to2.html/?alloy_redirect=eyJ2IjoxLCJhZCI6IjYwODk2NjowOjB8MCw2MDg5NjY6MDowfDIsNjA4OTY2OjA6MHwxIn0%3DTap Cancer Out- https://tapcancerout.org/donate/Slim Burgundy- www.vocnation.cominfo@stillalariat.comstevezapf@stillalariat.comshowtime@stillalariat.comhound@stillalariat.comscarps@stillalariat.comhttps://www.instagram.com/still.a.lariat/https://twitter.com/Stillalariatpchttps://www.tiktok.com/@still.a.lariat?_t=8kBZPMSeMHu&_r=1https://linktr.ee/istillcallitalariat

The boys celebrate the podcast's 8th year in existence before breaking down the week in wrestling. The 1 count is WWE. John Cena reveals his grand scheme that led him to become the WWE Undisputed Champion just before R Truth attacks him twice. Wyatt Sicks vs MCMG. King and Queen of the Ring tournaments continue highlighted by a Cody Rhodes vs Jey Uso semifinal. Gunther is challenged by Goldberg for Saturday Night's Main Event in Atlanta. Bayley confronts Becky Lynch while Lyra fumes in the background. The 2 count is AEW with only one show this week; Grand Slam Mexico. Multiple multi man matches. Mistico faces MJF. Don Callis accompanies Okada to the ring; is Okada a member of the Don Callis family? Mercedes Mone adds another title to her collection. The 3 count is a review of New Japan Pro Wrestling's Dominion show with some NXT odds and ends to wrap things up! Available on all audio podcast platforms. Listen Share Subscribe Repeat! Rate and review on Apple and Spotify! WWE AEW 51:14 NJPW 1:18:43

On Episode 129 of Wrestling Tonight, we examine a wrestling landscape defined by momentum, contradiction, and long-overdue reckonings. Gunther has once again ascended to the top of WWE's mountain, reclaiming the World Heavyweight Championship with a decisive victory over Jey Uso on Raw. After a legendary Intercontinental reign and a prior world title run, this latest chapter only reaffirms what many already knew—Gunther represents stability, precision, and quiet dominance in an era often ruled by noise. But if Gunther embodies discipline, CM Punk continues to wrestle with dualities—especially his own. Punk is now officially headed to Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia, where he'll face John Cena in a high-profile rematch years in the making. The match is compelling on paper, but the context is impossible to ignore. For much of his career, Punk positioned himself as a vocal critic of WWE's Saudi partnership. His participation now marks a sharp pivot—and raises fair questions about where principle ends and pragmatism begins. Across the globe, AEW prepares for a milestone event with Grand Slam: Mexico, a historic collaboration with CMLL at Arena México. The card brings together AEW's signature stars and Mexico's rich lucha tradition: MJF vs. Mistico, Mercedes Moné defending the CMLL Women's Championship, Ricochet returning to his roots in a four-way spectacle, and a lineup of elite trios competition featuring Okada, Ospreay, FTR, and more. It's not just a supercard—it's a cultural statement about what AEW wants to be. In Japan, NJPW's Dominion delivered a slate of meaningful outcomes and subtle shifts. Hirooki Goto retained the IWGP World Heavyweight Title after a grueling defense against Shingo Takagi, Konosuke Takeshita continues to cement his position ahead of the G1 despite his loss to Oleg Boltin, and EVIL's vicious dog collar match win over David Finlay paired with the Bullet Club's unraveling. With questions lingering around Hiroshi Tanahashi's G1 future, Dominion felt less like a culmination and more like a prologue to what's ahead. From Toronto to Tokyo, Mexico City to Riyadh, professional wrestling continues to evolve—sometimes with purpose, sometimes with contradiction, and always with stories that reflect more than what happens in the ring. Subscribe to Wrestling Tonight on Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, and follow @TurnbuckleTavern for weekly insight across WWE, AEW, NJPW, TNA, GCW, and beyond.

Episode 42! Trish and Sarah start with AEW's build to All In, beginning with Mercedes Mone vs Toni Storm and then Omega vs Okada (7:40) before moving on to the main event angles for Moxley vs Hangman (16:15) and then a discussion of All In ticket sales. (29:00) How have the four hour shows gone? (39:15) What the hell is going on with the Hurt Syndicate? (46:30) Then they move on to WWE. CM Punk heads to Saudi (52:50) and WWE tries to appease a potential fan rebellion by re-signing R Truth. (1:03:35) With the Evolution PPV in just a few weeks, what's the current state of the WWE women's division? (1:15:10) Finally, your hosts take a look at NJPW and Dominion. (1:25:50) What will it take for them to move forward?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Alex (@AlexSourGraps) and Kate (@MissKatefabe) review tonight's episode of of AEW Dynamite & AEW Collision, June 11, 2025 including:-Thekla vs. Queen Aminata-Kyle Fletcher vs Anthony Bowens-Místico returns-Megan Bayne & Penelope Ford vs Tay Melo & Anna Jay-The Hurt Syndicate vs. Speedball Bailey, Komander, & Kevin Knight-Toni Storm vs. Julia Hart with Mercedes Moné on commentary-Will Ospreay vs. Swerve Strickland-Kenny Omega & Kazuchika Okada contract signing for All InGrab 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!If you want to bet on Wrestling, or any other sport, check out our new partner where we get ALL of our odds! https://mybookie.website/joinwithFIGHTFUL and use the promo code FIGHTFUL. Deposit $100, get $50. Go in with $200, and they'll make it $100!Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/FIGHTFULSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fightful-pro-wrestling-and-mma-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Dadley Boyz answer your burning wrestling questions...Booking the build to Omega vs. Okada!What is the best MITB cash-in?Is social media good for wrestling?Could Chad Gable be a world champion?How would an AEW fan "fix" WWE?!ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@AdamWilbourn@MSidgwick@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.