Podcast appearances and mentions of Paul Heyman

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.

Timestamps:0:27 - AEW News: Ishii & Orange Cassidy/Bad Bunny1:52 - Masked Man Speculation & Paul Heyman's Expectations9:30 - Vince Russo's Take on Stephanie Vaquer Speaking Spanish12:02 - Super Bowl Halftime Show & Language in Wrestling20:30 - Generational Gaps & Randy Orton's Evolution27:30 - Undertaker at Bad Bunny's Concert & Presidential Wrestling Fantasy Booking32:55 - AEW's "Abolish ICE" Shirt Controversy & Brody King50:50 - Mercedes Moné's Vacation & Stem Cell Treatment54:30 - Zack Sabre Jr. Coming Out & Daniel Garcia Roasting59:50 - Tomaso Ciampa Joins AEW & Loses Title 8 Days Later1:14:20 - Seth Rollins & Becky Lynch's Coffee Business1:22:30 - Undertaker as a Latino & Wrap-UpThis 85-minute episode covers everything from AEW's latest signings to wild hypothetical wrestling scenarios. Don't miss the hilarious presidential wrestling faction discussion and the deep dive into why wrestlers are launching coffee brands!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (2-12-2021), PWTorch.com editor Wade Keller and PWTorch's Nick Barbati to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown including big Elimination Chamber Universal Title developments including qualifying matches and more brilliant performances from Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman, Jey Uso, and Adam Pearce. Also, the return of Seth Rollins, Sasha Banks and Bianca Belair interact, and more with live callers and emails.Then, in a bonus segment, we bring you a previously VIP-exclusive Wade Keller Hotline reviewing the year-ago episode of WWE Smackdown from Feb. 14, 2020 including the Mandy Rose-Otis date night, a “We Want Cowbell” chant highlights a Sami Zayn and Cesaro protest concert, The Fiend and Hulk Hogan interact, Daniel Bryan revealed as Roman Reigns Mystery Partner against Miz & Morrison, Sheamus gets cheered, Carmella challenges Bayley, more Super Showdown developments, and more in front of a hot sold-out Vancouver crowd.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

Episode 59 of the three-time award-winning Devon & The Duke hits the ground running as the fellas dive into the fallout of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl takeover and a heavy dose of real-world wrestling history. From the locker room legends who saved careers to the new era showing respect, WWE Hall of Famer Devon Dudley and veteran media personality Duke Loves Rasslin deliver an hour of unfiltered perspective that proves why they are the standard in the industry.In This Episode:Bad Bunny Bowl: The fellas give their flowers to Bad Bunny for his Super Bowl Halftime Performance before diving into a high-stakes debate: Has he officially earned the title of WWE Superstar, or is he still "just" a celebrity guest?Black History Every Day: Why wait for February? Devon and Duke discuss the philosophy of making Black History every single episode and why the celebration of excellence is a year-round commitment that goes far beyond thirty days.Flowers for the O.G.: Devon reflects on the respect shown to him by the new guard, specifically highlighting Carmelo Hayes, Trick Williams and The Usos, and why that bridge between generations is vital for the business.The "DAMN" Truth: In a must-hear moment, Devon reveals how Ron Simmons and Rikishi were instrumental in saving his career during the rocky aftermath of the "Reverend Devon" character being pulled.The Wise Man's Impact: A look at the enduring friendship and mentorship of Paul Heyman, as Devon shares why his bond with the "Wise Man" remains a cornerstone of his professional and personal life.

In today's episode Nando T talks about the move from instagram to TikTok and why.......we get into some great discussion on the problem with Carmelo Hayes and him feeling like he's Ricochet 2.0. We also discuss the injury bug that took down to major superstars and how it affects big storylines moving forward.......CHEERS!!!JERKING THE CURTAINROUND TABLE OF TOPICSNEWSBig E announces he is retiring from wrestling Injury bug is back and bit Chelsea and Bron Breakker Carmella is watching NXT Seth will be medically cleared for Wrestlemania AJ Styles and the WWE in talks about a return “You Just Made the List” Top 5 WWE ring entrances SMACKDOWN Ladies and gentlemen…..Cody Rahim Rhodes

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray break down Monday Night Raw: Bron Breakker injured, plus, Finn Balor gets his rematch with CM Punk... but did he earn it? To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (2-5-2021), PWTorch.com editor Wade Keller and PWTorch's Brandon LeClair discussed WWE Friday Night Smackdown including the Rumble fallout. That included Edge interacting with Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman, and returning Jey Uso. Also, Bianca Belair celebrating her win and contemplating her big decision. Also, Big E vs. Apollo Crews vs. Sami Zayn for the IC Title, and much more with live callers and mailbag.Then, in a bonus segment, we bring you a previously VIP-exclusive Wade Keller Hotline reviewing the year-ago episode of WWE Smackdown from Jan. 31, 2020 start to finish including Goldberg challenging The Fiend, Otis getting ready for Valentine's Day date with Mandy, Super Showdown Saudi Arabia hype, another Roman Reigns vs. Baron Corbin match, a Fatal Four-way women's match, Miz & Morrison movie spoof, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

The Road to WrestleMania 42 started with a bang as Roman Reigns and CM Punk tore each other apart on Monday Night Raw -- and Getting Over is here to break it all down. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a second look at the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble [3:55] before looking ahead to Elimination Chamber [22:30] and cracking open The Main Event [37:40] where they tackle a fire segment that amped up intensity for WrestleMania and Bron Breakker biding time until Seth Rollins is cleared. "The Silver King and "Vintage" then hit cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:21:40] involving Liv Morgan costing Raquel Rodriguez vs. Stephanie Vaquer, GUNTHER mocking AJ Styles, plus the latest from Oba Femi, Je'Von Evans, the Bella Twins and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/GETTINGOVER | Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!

First Take resumes with a complete and total takedown of Bill Polian and The NFL Hall of Fame. Mad Dog is absolutely HEATED! (0:00) Then, Paul Heyman joins to talk Royal Rumble. (15:50) Next, the Bucks are officially listening to offers on Giannis. Knicks? Rockets? Who can make the best offer? (23:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we jump back 15 years to the Jan. 14, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops. They discussed with live callers last night's TNA Impact in-depth, Impact ratings & quarter-hours, Mr. Anderson as TNA champion, Matt Hardy's first week in TNA, an overview of WWE's week of TV, the brand split and whether it's time to end the split, unifying the top titles at WrestleMania?, Kurt Angle/Jeff Jarrett storyline compared to the Chris Benoit/Kevin Sullivan and similar angles, Jim Cornette shoot DVD, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they reviewed Torch Newsletters #100 and #101 from the 20 years ago back-issues including Starrcade '90, Black Scorpion, Ole Anderson, Dusty Rhodes, and Paul Heyman picking a fight with LT that never materialized.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (1-22-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Tom Stoup, cohost of the “PWT Talks NXT” PWTorch Dailycast and VIP podcast “8 Years Back” to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown including the latest with Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman, Adam Pearce, and Kevin Owens, plus Charlotte & Asuka vs. Riott Squad with the latest Billie Kay development, Royal Rumble talk including a lot of potential winners on and off the current TV roster, Sasha Banks vs. Reginald, Big E vs. Apollo Crews for the IC Title, Dominic Mysterio vs. King Corbin, and more. Stoup, as usual, brings his expertise on NXT to the conversation for various related sidebars about NXT-related topics coming out of Smackdown.Then, in a bonus segment, we bring you a previously VIP-exclusive Wade Keller Hotline reviewing the year-ago episode of WWE Smackdown from Jan. 24, 2020 start to finish including The Fiend signing the strap match contract in blood, Big E oddly has help oiling up his body, Lacey gets emotional talking about being a role model, John Morrison vs. Kofi Kingston, and more including the final Royal Rumble hype and final clues and hints regarding possible winners including dissecting Corey Graves comment about Kofi Kingston.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (1-21-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Zack Heydorn, assistant editor at PWTorch.com. They discussed the most likely Royal Rumble men's and women's winners and WrestleMania scenarios for them, WWE's silly WrestleMania “news desk” commercial with John Cena, Stephanie McMahon, Triple H, Sasha Banks, Roman Reigns, and Paul Heyman, the presentation of Kenny Omega this week and in general so far by AEW, Undertaker's controversial comment this week on the Joe Rogan podcast about not liking today's WWE product because it's too soft, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

AJ Styles put his retirement into question as Drew McIntyre celebrated and Finn Balor competed in Europe -- and Getting Over is here to break it all down. Host Adam Silverstein in The Main Event [7:45] tackles what's ahead for Cody Rhodes and Jacob Fatu in pursuit the WWE Championship along with GUNTHER's stipulation to rematch at the Royal Rumble and what it may mean for the end of Styles' career. "The Silver King" then dives into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [21:40], covering CM Punk and Becky Lynch retaining their titles, IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley leading nine declarations, Adam Pearce delivering in his role, Trick Williams continuing to stand out, Je'Von Evans avoiding injury, Carmelo Hayes putting on a banger with Leon Slater and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/GETTINGOVER | Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (1-18-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Ryan Sullivan from the PWTorch VIP podcast focused on ROH, “Podcast of Honor,” to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers and emails. They talked about the Alexa Bliss vs. Asuka headline match, Miz & Morrison welcome the return of Gillberg after advertising Goldberg, A.J. Styles vs. Ricochet shine in the ring, the Charlotte-Ric-Lacey storyline moves forward after an awkward Charlotte vs. Peyton Royce match, and more with callers and emails.Then in a bonus section, the one-year ago Wade Keller Hotline reviewing the Jan. 20, 2020 episode of Raw start-to-finish including Lana & Bobby Lashley vs. Rusev & Liv Morgan Andrade vs. Rey Mysterio in ladder match for the U.S. Title, Viking Raiders vs. Seth Rollins & Buddy Murphy, Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar preview Rumble with a Ricochet interruption, Becky Lynch vs. Kairi Sane, Drew McIntyre vs. Randy Orton, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

Power-Wrestling Podcast präsentiert: Endlich wieder RAW! WWE Raw (Montag, 19. Januar 2025) aus Belfast, Nordirland. Darin: Punk vs. Bálor in dramatischem World-Title-Match! AJ Styles setzt seine Karriere aufs Spiel! Evans-Match muss abgebrochen werden! Maxxine Dupri wird von ihrer Mentorin attackiert! Paul Heyman macht Druck auf den Raw-GM! Viele Stars melden sich für den Royal Rumble an! WWE Raw zum Nachlesen mit Videoclips: https://www.power-wrestling.de/wwe-raw/wwe-raw-19126-world-title-drama-match-abbruch-bitterer-heel-turn-aj-styles-setzt-karriere-aufs-spielDie aktuelle Berichterstattung rund um WWE und AEW findest du bei uns unter: https://www.power-wrestling.deHOL DIR JETZT DEINEN PATREON-FREIMONAT! Alle Podcasts zuerst, viele exklusive Bonus-Folgen, alles werbefrei, über 2.000 Ausgaben im großen Archiv. Jetzt anmelden und einen Monat kostenlos hören: https://www.patreon.com/powerwrestling/redeem/3F028 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin LaBar gives his instant reactions to Monday Night RAW from Belfast, Northern Ireland covering a huge night from AJ Styles putting his career on the line against GUNTHER to Natalya's betrayal of Maxxine Dupri. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode: All of the details relating to last night's Premiere of TNA iMPACT on AMC, and News regarding the 2026 WWE roles of William Regal, Michael Hayes, Paul Heyman, and Nick KhanKerr County Flood Relief Fund: https://cftexashillcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=4201Support Katie: https://gofund.me/cb2cdcb5Support Eastern Kentucky: https://secure.kentucky.gov/formservices/Finance/emergencyrelief/American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/donate/cm/wlky32-pub.html/The Dream Center: https://www.ekdc.info/donateKCTCS Disaster Relief: https://kctcs.edu/disasterrelief.aspxUniversity of Kentucky Flood Relief: https://philanthropy.uky.edu/kentuckyfloodreliefIf you like what you hear on the podcast, consider helping me out a little bit financially at: https://www.patreon.com/jamminjon

Powerbomb Jutsu is here for you, but the Rascalz are here for AEW. TNA actually did sign a bunch of people. Is Leon Slater being held hostage? Drew McIntyre might be the chosen one again. Prscilla Kelly and Paul Heyman got zionism in common. Keanu Carver just did the unthinkable. We got a tryout to XPW. All this and more on the next Powerbomb Jutsu. You can watch this episode too: youtube.com/@PowerbombJutsu Twitter & IG: @PowerbombJutsuHistory with Darrrell on YouTube: YouTube.com/@UltrxBlxck [Play/Download]  

Welcome to John Poz and TMPT's 11th Year Anniversary special. Today's RARE flagship interview podcast episode features 2x WCW Tag team and WCW TV champion, Perry Saturn. On this show the former WWF European and Hardcore champion will discuss his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Saturn will discuss breaking into the business, WWF, WWE, Vince McMahon, the Radicalz, ECW, Paul Heyman, WCW, Eric Bischoff, his legacy, NJPW, USWA, and so much more!Store - Teepublic.com/stores/TMPTFollow us @TwoManPowerTrip on Twitter and IG

Edgar and Mr. Bludd are back for their weekly one-on-one straight from TikTok Live, and this episode of Snug Wrestling is loaded.The duo breaks down the shocking suspension of Bron Breakker—but the real question is: will it stick? Or will Paul Heyman pull some classic Wise Man strings behind the scenes to make it disappear?They also dive into reported WrestleMania plans, what's lining up for the biggest show of the year, and what rumors fans should (and shouldn't) believe.And because it wouldn't be Snug Wrestling without some fun chaos—The Usos might be stepping out of the ring and into the kitchen with a cooking show?! Edgar and Mr. Bludd talk what they're cooking… and what the Usos might be cooking too.All that and so much more on this episode of Snug Wrestling. ⭐ Leave a star rating and review to support the show.

With the events over the past week, WWE has succeeded in increasing interest in their weekly creative: #AGREE or #DISAGREE?Drew McIntyre Defeats Cody Rhodes for the WWE Undisputed TitleGunther Defeats AJ Styles Despite Tap OutBron Breakker Suspended Indefinitely?Oba Femi Abruptly Relinquishes NXT TitleIt's been a wild week in the WWE Universe, with shocking moments across SmackDown, Raw, and NXT that could reshape everything.Drew McIntyre defeated Cody Rhodes in a brutal 3 Stages of Hell match—thanks to the shocking return of Jacob Fatu. AJ Styles made Gunther tap out on Raw, but the referee never saw it, allowing Gunther to steal the win. Bron Breakker was indefinitely suspended after a physical confrontation with Adam Pearce. And on NXT, Oba Femi stunned fans by relinquishing the NXT Championship and leaving the title on the stage after his victory over Leon Slater.After months of criticism surrounding WWE's booking decisions, has this week finally reignited interest in the company's weekly creative?We break it all down, debate the fallout, and look ahead to what's next on this episode of the Lazy Booking Podcast.

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray break down Monday Night Raw: Gunther vs AJ Styles, plus, Adam Pearce hands out an INDEFINITE SUSPENSION to Bron Breakker... To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2025 Getting Over Awards honor the best of the best (and worst of the worst) -- pulling no punches as The Meatys are handed out to the top wrestlers, matches, storylines, feuds, moments and events that dominated the squared circle in 2025. Host Adam Silverstein, co-host Chris Vannini and our listeners, the Getting Over-heads, highlight WWE, NXT, AEW and beyond across the last 12 months. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss John Cena's final year as a professional wrestler, Paul Heyman turning on Roman Reigns and CM Punk to join Seth Rollins, IYO SKY and Mercedes Mone leading the growth of women's wrestling, Naomi's memorable heel turn, Will Ospreay's success between the ropes, Jey Uso becoming world heavyweight champion and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/GETTINGOVER | Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!

Tommy Dreamer reacts to tonight's RAW in Düsseldorf, Germany including the suspension of Bron Breakker along with his breakdown of Gunther vs AJ Styles. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Later than we intended thanks to the flu, here's what was supposed to be stopgap content over the holidays. Make sure to check out the latest Patreon shows, and be on the lookout for the return of the weekly show this Monday. Now, for the original show descriptions:—Part 1:It's Thanksgiving, and you know what that means: A new Patreon deep dive, this time looking at the first ridiculous startup promotion of the post-WCW era, John Collins' Main Event Championship Wrestling. And since he was right in the thick of things, we're joined by our dear from Beau James (@kingofkingsport) throughout this first part (of two, with another episode coming in December). Topics include the initial buzz that Beau heard before the news of the startup broke publicly, Collins paying his guys to appear at shows promoted by Beau and others that he was making zero dollars from, various ridiculous interviews that Collins gave on radio shows, Bill Behrens, Mike Samples, and others publicly warning everyone about Collins' sketchiness, the MECW “TV taping” at the ECW Arena being made a free show at the last minute, Collins doing a TV pilot taping there in the first place after already having shot a separate pilot, Terry Taylor publicly flirting with a job in MECW, all of the drama with Buff Bagwell refusing to do a job for then-NWA World Heavyweight Champion Steve Corino, and much more.Like we keep saying: John Collins is like putting Paul Heyman/ECW, Herb Abrams/the UWF, and Olu Olalyemi/Joe Pedicino/the GWF in a blender. You do NOT want to miss this show. Happy Thanksgiving!Part 2:It's that time of the month, and you know what that means: The second anf final part of our deep dive into the utter disaster that was Main Event Championship Wrestling, John Collins' post-WCW/ECW startup. Topics include everything going to hell after the big "TV taping" at the former ECW Arena, flights to Evansville being cancelled and Collins blaming Paul Heyman when he just hadn't paid for them, an amazing (and lengthy!) lesson in promoting towns from Beau, Collins self-destructing on a conference call with Tod Gordon, Bob Ryder, and Dave Scherer, wrestlers showing up at Collins' home to demand their money, the simultaneous rise of fellow nebulous startups Super Fed and WrestleXpress, Collins harassing Crimson Mask from the Wrestling Classics Message Board on AOL Instant Messenger, Collins "having a heart attack" more than once, MECW's backer being under court order not to spend money since before MECW was even announced, Collins working as a heel manager on shows syndicated by Bill Behrens while Bill's own promotion has a heel doing a Collins parody gimmick, Terry Taylor's "Torch Talk" interview, Collins' SECOND promotion, the Torch's year-end quiz, Collins going to federal prison thanks to MECW, and MUCH more. This is an amazing show and we hope you enjoy it!Timestamps:0:00:00 Prologue & July 20011:55:15 Early August 20013:14:08 Late August 2001 (and Beau's lesson in local promotion)5:11:35 September 20016:19:55 October 2001 and beyondTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Later than we intended thanks to the flu, here's what was supposed to be stopgap content over the holidays. Make sure to check out the latest Patreon shows, and be on the lookout for the return of the weekly show this Monday. Now, for the original show descriptions:—Part 1:It's Thanksgiving, and you know what that means: A new Patreon deep dive, this time looking at the first ridiculous startup promotion of the post-WCW era, John Collins' Main Event Championship Wrestling. And since he was right in the thick of things, we're joined by our dear from Beau James (@kingofkingsport) throughout this first part (of two, with another episode coming in December). Topics include the initial buzz that Beau heard before the news of the startup broke publicly, Collins paying his guys to appear at shows promoted by Beau and others that he was making zero dollars from, various ridiculous interviews that Collins gave on radio shows, Bill Behrens, Mike Samples, and others publicly warning everyone about Collins' sketchiness, the MECW “TV taping” at the ECW Arena being made a free show at the last minute, Collins doing a TV pilot taping there in the first place after already having shot a separate pilot, Terry Taylor publicly flirting with a job in MECW, all of the drama with Buff Bagwell refusing to do a job for then-NWA World Heavyweight Champion Steve Corino, and much more.Like we keep saying: John Collins is like putting Paul Heyman/ECW, Herb Abrams/the UWF, and Olu Olalyemi/Joe Pedicino/the GWF in a blender. You do NOT want to miss this show. Happy Thanksgiving!Part 2:It's that time of the month, and you know what that means: The second anf final part of our deep dive into the utter disaster that was Main Event Championship Wrestling, John Collins' post-WCW/ECW startup. Topics include everything going to hell after the big "TV taping" at the former ECW Arena, flights to Evansville being cancelled and Collins blaming Paul Heyman when he just hadn't paid for them, an amazing (and lengthy!) lesson in promoting towns from Beau, Collins self-destructing on a conference call with Tod Gordon, Bob Ryder, and Dave Scherer, wrestlers showing up at Collins' home to demand their money, the simultaneous rise of fellow nebulous startups Super Fed and WrestleXpress, Collins harassing Crimson Mask from the Wrestling Classics Message Board on AOL Instant Messenger, Collins "having a heart attack" more than once, MECW's backer being under court order not to spend money since before MECW was even announced, Collins working as a heel manager on shows syndicated by Bill Behrens while Bill's own promotion has a heel doing a Collins parody gimmick, Terry Taylor's "Torch Talk" interview, Collins' SECOND promotion, the Torch's year-end quiz, Collins going to federal prison thanks to MECW, and MUCH more. This is an amazing show and we hope you enjoy it!Timestamps:0:00:00 Prologue & July 20011:55:15 Early August 20013:14:08 Late August 2001 (and Beau's lesson in local promotion)5:11:35 September 20016:19:55 October 2001 and beyondTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

WWF Raw Is War is live in Providence, Rhode Island on July 16, 2001!Paul Heyman tries to recruit Spike Dudley into the Alliance, however, Spike turns down Paul leading The Dudleyz to come out, attack Spike with his crutch and force him to watch Bubba Ray super powerbomb Molly Holly through a table. WCW Tag Champion Chuck Palumbo takes on WWF Tag Champion Faarooq. Edge challenges Mike Awesome. Shane McMahon and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley announce that Team Alliance will be WCW Champion Booker T, Rhyno, DDP, and The Dudley Boyz. Vince McMahon attempts to get WWF Champion Stone Cold lead Team WWF. Tazz battles William Regal, however, Tajiri screws over Tazz helping Regal get the win. WCW Champion Booker T defends against Chris Jericho, but WCW referee Nick Patrick screws over Y2J. Kurt Angle goes to war with Raven in a Hardcore Match and destroys Alliance members with chairshots. The Hardy Boyz challenge the Dudley Boyz. Afterwards, Rob Van Dam lays out Jeff Hardy with a 5 Star Frog Splash. Classy Freddie Blassie tries to rally Team WWF, Trish Stratus takes on Terri. After the match, Stacy Keibler and Torrie Wilson attack Trish but Lita makes the save. And in the main event, The Undertaker and Kane team up against Rhyno and DDP. During the match, The Alliance and WWF brawl until Stone Cold Steve Austin clears the ring and the WWF stand tall.

[0:00-0:20] Opening banter - Joe making Jade Cargill references, Anthony catching up on wrestling news[2:00-2:30] Introduction and show setup - Discussing Monday Night Raw's quality issues[2:30-4:00] Raw show structure critique - Too many women's matches, lack of coherent booking, disappointing for live Brooklyn audience[4:30-5:30] Kabuki Warriors vs Rhea/IyO Sky tag match - Best match of the night, good action but questionable placement as opener[9:30-13:00] Asuka/Shayna Basler Twitter incident - Cultural misunderstanding about toughness compliment[14:30-15:30] Stranger Things promotion - Just a van, no actors, completely underwhelming tie-in[22:30-25:00] Gunther/AJ Styles segment - Gunther looking weak, poor booking decisions[29:00-32:00] Maxxine vs Becky Lynch - Too much time given, Maxine too green for featured spot[21:30-22:30] Stephanie Vaquer injury angle - Rushed off TV despite being over with fans[33:00-35:00] Paul Heyman group criticism - None ready for main event spots except possibly Drew McIntyre[34:00-35:00] Logan Paul/Austin Theory promo - Disconnected and ineffective[38:00-44:00] CM Punk main event - Stumbling through promos, match with Bron Breaker was sloppy[40:00-48:00] Bron Breakker concerns - Too green, dangerous spots, needs shorter matches[49:00-52:00] Liv Morgan return - Poorly positioned after multiple women's matches, crowd was dead[54:00-58:00] Judgment Day storyline - Falling apart, no clear direction for members[58:00-1:05:00] Overall show critique - Poorly structured, felt like contractually obligated content[1:05:00-1:08:00] International shows vs US shows - Better matches given to international audiences[1:05:00-1:07:00] Saudi Arabia performance center discussion[1:09:00-1:13:00] Commercial breaks - Excessive ads on Netflix, VPN workarounds[1:13:00-end] Wrap-up and closing thoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Sat down with former WCW wrestler Motor City Madman. We talk his relationship with Paul Heyman early on and him bringing him in to WCW and well as other territories, his time in Puerto Rico, working for the Savoldis and being one of the Mad Russians, his time in AWA, time with Lutte International and Rick Martel and Dino Bravo. Plus so much more!!!

Happy New Years Freaks!Big week in pro wrestling and Matt & Rhodesia are here to talk about it all! From the title changes, Paul Heyman's proclamation that the members of the Vision will be WrestleMania main eventers in 5 years, previewing WWE's January 5th RAW show, Chris Jericho's WWE return, AEW Worlds End and the William Regal message to wrestlers, Willow Nightingale defeating Mercedes Moné for the TBS championship, to grading WWE's top men wrestlers for 2025, sit back and enjoy!0:00 Intro0:35 Which title change this past week hit you most in the feels?7:12 Matt and Rhodesia's NYE celebration14:34 Who in the Vision will be a WrestleMania main eventer in 5 years20:07 The busy week in wrestling and WWE going back to 3 hour SmackDown's starting this week24:32 Previewing this upcoming WWE RAW on January 5th42:24 Cody Rhodes vs Drew McIntyre in a 3 Stages of Hell match47:33 The return of Chris Jericho to WWE53:38 Carmelo Hayes' moment on SmackDown & his booking this past year1:02:57 Penta and Nikki Bella shout outs1:05:54 Grading the top WWE men stars from 20251:19:22 AEW Worlds End and William Regal's message to the talent1:34:17 Willow Nightingale and Mercedes Moné from AEW Dynamite WednesdayConnect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:

Anthony Missionary Thomas breaks down the latest Monday Night Raw from the Kia Center in Orlando! With Joe on vacation, Missionary goes solo to deliver his unfiltered thoughts on the new streaming format, wild backstage drama, and all the in-ring action.In this episode:The Vision's new member and Paul Heyman's mic workCM Punk's return and his face-off with Bron BreakerThe Vince McMahon retirement lawsuit and behind-the-scenes revelationsWomen's division shakeups and Nikki BellaGunther's dominance, R-Truth's comedy, and the USOs' tag team triumphCrossover moments, and quirks of watching WWE on NetflixPlus, Missionary tackles fan reactions, wrestler injuries, and the ever-evolving landscape of pro wrestling. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

John Cena has officially retired from WWE in 2025, marking the end of one of the greatest careers in pro wrestling history. But as the "Cenation" era closes, a massive question remains: What do we call this next chapter of WWE?In this episode, Brian H. Waters breaks down the history of WWE eras and the legends who defined them. From the heavy-hitting days of Bruno Sammartino and Bob Backlund in the WWWF, to the "Golden Era" of Hulk Hogan, the "New Generation" led by Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels, and the "Attitude Era" dominance of Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock.We look at John Cena's legacy across the "Ruthless Aggression" and "PG" eras and ask the ultimate question: Who takes the torch in 2025? Is it Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, or a new breakout star?In this video: The End of the John Cena Era 3:51 Who Takes the Torch from Cena? (13:54) MJF: The New AEW World Champion (14:56) The Usos Win WWE World Tag Titles (16:56) #GiveNikkiAChance: Nikki Bella's Viral Tweet (18:11) Is Oba Femi the next Bron Breakker? (19:13) Maya World & Hyan Sign with AEW (20:19) The Truth: Austin Theory, Paul Heyman & The Vision#WrestleMania #WomensWrestling #WWECreate some of the best social clips using OPUS Clip. Be sure to click my link belowhttps://www.opus.pro/?via=brianhwaters Save 10% off your purchase on Vertical Athletics by using the code BRIANHWATERS https://verticalathletics.com/discount/BRIANHWATERS?ref=brianhwaters24

RVD is currently celebrating the birth of his daughters so legendary wrestling writer Bill Apter joins the show to guest host. Apter talks his history with both RVD and Paul Heyman, plus his early wrestling fandom! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ring in the New Year with the most explosive, highly-anticipated, and potentially viral episode of the year! The 3-time award-winning podcast, ranked in the top 5% of all podcasts globally, is closing out the year by pulling back the curtain on one of the most controversial chapters in wrestling history.This week, WWE Hall of Famer Devon Dudley and Duke Loves Rasslin don't hold back. After legendary announcer Jim Ross (JR) publicly denied making racially insensitive remarks, Devon sets the record straight with specific receipts, eyewitness accounts, and a deep dive into the incidents that changed his perspective on the "Voice of Wrestling" forever.What's Inside This Episode:The Denial & The Truth: Devon responds directly to Jim Ross' recent claims that he never said anything racially insensitive. Devon reveals why Bubba Ray Dudley has already gone on the record to back Devon's account.The Times Square Incident: Devon details the first encounter at the grand opening of the WWE Restaurant in New York City, where a heavily intoxicated JR first made his feelings about Devon known.The Indiana Confrontation: A chilling account of an incident in Indiana where JR acknowledged Paul Heyman, Bubba, Spike, and Dreamer—but ignored Devon. Hear the shocking retort JR gave when Paul Heyman asked, "Is it because he's Black?"The Johnny Ace Contrast: In a surprising turn, Devon discusses his relationship with John Laurinaitis (Johnny Ace), detailing how Ace was consistently respectful and why Devon eventually apologized to him regarding past contract frustrations.The Ron Killings Connection: Duke revisits 2005 comments from Ron Killings (R-Truth) regarding his own experiences with JR and the "R-word."Seeking Grace & Relevancy: Duke analyzes JR's "burying" of Johnny Ace and utilizes Ric Flair's scathing quotes about JR's hunt for relevancy.A Call for Reflection: The duo explores the spiritual side of the conflict, speculating on JR's internal struggles and why he may find it difficult to offer the same grace to others that he expects for himself.Why You Can't Miss This:Whether you are a die-hard fan of the Dudley Boyz or a follower of pro wrestling history, this episode is a masterclass in accountability and forgiveness. Devon reiterates that while he has forgiven JR, he will not allow the truth to be distorted.This is the conversation the entire wrestling world will be talking about on New Year's Day.Connect with the Show:Listen: Available on all major platforms (Top 5% Worldwide)Awards: 3-Time Spotify Podcast Award WinnerFollow: Get the latest updates by following Devon Dudley and Duke Loves Rasslin on social media.#WWE #DevonDudley #JimRoss #ProWrestling #DudleyBoyz #WrestlingNews #JohnnyAce #RicFlair #Podcast #NewYear2025 #WrestlingTruth** Shop better hydration today. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LiquidIV.Com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & use the promo code DukeLovesRasslin to save on your next order! ****All views expressed are that of those expressing them. Pull Up Your Skinny Jeans if you don't like it! **

It's all about the (political) Game - and how you play it. Andy Murray presents the 8 Most Powerful Backstage Politicians In Wrestling History...ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@AndyHMurray@WhatCultureWWE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave LaGreca and Bully Ray react to Austin Theory's actions on Monday Night RAW and whether he is now part of The Vision. Plus, they break down the continuation of GUNTHER's victory lap and his stare down with CM Punk. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rob Van Dam goes into GREAT detail about him invading WWE with Paul Heyman back in 1997 plus all the intriguing elements surrounding it (including the rumors he was headed to WCW!) Not only that but RVD covers his friendship with Abdullah The Butcher, Eddy Mansfield and one Al Snow story you NEVER heard before! WATCH JCW Lunacy: https://youtu.be/mBQW_J_yZ8k?si=uuGjSRFRSSo1RcMP Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code RVD at BlueChew.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shot of Nostalgia: The SmackDown Six Era rolls on with your host Acefield Retro, and this week we're stepping into one of the heaviest, most emotionally loaded chapters of the whole project. Episode 7: The Legacy Run covers January through March 2004 — the stretch where the SmackDown Six philosophy stops being "just" a great TV formula and becomes the backbone of WWE's entire main-event scene. Chris Benoit and Eddie Guerrero, the two workhorses who defined this era between the ropes, finally break through the ceiling and hit the very top of the industry at the exact same time. We start at the 2004 Royal Rumble, a one-match show that actually delivers exactly what WWE needed. Paul Heyman stacks the deck, forces Benoit into the #1 slot, and dares him to fail. Instead, Benoit puts together a marathon performance: 61 minutes, six eliminations, and a finish built around pure will, dragging Big Show over the top rope in a head-and-arm choke that feels earned instead of cute. Along the way we hit all the key beats that made this Rumble feel alive in the building — Orton's elevation through the Foley feud, Goldberg getting robbed by Brock, Big Show as a real "final boss," and the sense that for once, the obvious story actually got the right payoff. From there, we turn to No Way Out 2004, where Eddie Guerrero walks into San Francisco with three weeks of build… and a lifetime of baggage. We walk through how a thrown-together title program becomes a full redemption story: the SmackDown Rumble that sends Eddie to the title shot, the promo duel where Brock mocks his addictions and Eddie weaponizes his own past, and the infamous mariachi "celebration" that starts as comedy and turns into something dead serious. Then we break down the match itself as a heavyweight title fight built on structure and psychology — Brock's 2002 monster template, Eddie chopping down the base, the STF that flips the crowd from hopeful to believing, Goldberg's spear that protects the champion without stealing Eddie's moment, and the DDT-onto-the-belt into Frog Splash finish that still plays as one of the most cathartic three-counts WWE has ever produced. After that, we head to Madison Square Garden for WrestleMania XX, where the World Heavyweight Championship closes the show for the very first time. We don't ignore the reality of Benoit's crimes or how impossible it is to watch his work the same way after 2007 — that context lives with this match forever. But we also walk honestly through what this main event represented in 2004: the SmackDown Six template blown up to world-title scale. We dig into how the triple threat with Triple H and Shawn Michaels turns a format that usually feels cheap into a 24-minute clinic — the "Let's Go Benoit" crowd, the rotating pairings, the Crossface spot where Hunter literally grabs Shawn's hand to stop the tap, the table bump that buys time for the final act, and the visual of Triple H tapping clean in the middle of MSG. It's the one time in that era where the finish matches the story they told for months. We keep rolling with Eddie Guerrero vs. Kurt Angle from that same night — maybe the most "pure SmackDown" match on the card. This is where we zoom in on everything that made Eddie special at this stage of his career: the improvisation, the timing, the creativity that compensated for a body that had taken way too much punishment. Angle tries to strip the magic away and turn it into a straight amateur wrestling lesson — grinding holds, targeted rib and ankle work, suplexes on a loop — and for most of the match, he succeeds. Eddie's comeback isn't about overpowering him; it's about surviving just long enough to create one opening. We break down the boot spot in detail, why it works as psychology instead of a cheap gag, and how that final small package stacks up as the perfect "lie, cheat, steal" finish without burying Angle for a second. And then we close with the image that defined this era at the time: confetti falling in Madison Square Garden as Eddie Guerrero and Chris Benoit celebrate together, both holding world titles, both representing a version of WWE where skill and heart could overcome size and politics. Today that shot is complicated, even haunting, because of what would happen in the years that followed — Eddie's death, Benoit's actions. We sit in that discomfort instead of pretending it isn't there, but we also talk about what that night meant in 2004 for fans who had lived through the entire arc of the SmackDown Six: the B-show workhorses finally standing on top of the company they had quietly carried. By the time we're done with early 2004, the SmackDown Six era isn't just about a tag formula or a handful of TV classics. It's a storytelling blueprint — athletic, grounded, character-driven — that bleeds into both brands, reshapes what a WWE main event can look like, and influences everything from peak-era NXT to how AEW builds its big match payoffs today. Shot of Nostalgia: The SmackDown Six Era Episode 7 — The Legacy Run — premieres Saturday, December 13, 2025, wherever you listen. Like, subscribe, and leave a review to help the show grow. Visit TurnbuckleTavern.com for merch, archives, and the full network schedule, and support the project at Patreon.com/TheTurnbuckleTavern for just $2.99 a month to help keep these deep dives going. Powered by G FUEL and Dick Lazers — use code TAVERN at checkout for 20% off your entire order.  

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Rich Fann, a PWTorch columnist. They discuss these topics:Mick Foley breaking ties with WWE over their association with President Trump after Trumps post about death of Rob Reiner and his wifeEvaluation of John Cena vs. Gunther match finish, the fallout from the fan reaction, WWE creating this mess by vowing in cannon that their mission is to "entertain" fans, Paul Levesque's prickly response to blowback, comparing the retirements of Cena, Sting, Triple H, and Undertaker, Gunther's follow-up promo, and how fans are buying a little too much into Cena propaganda this past month (or year)The Austin Theory reveal on Raw and what a big test this is for not just Theory, but also Paul Heyman and Paul LevesqueKazuchika Okada's return or Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement the biggest draw for Wrestle Kingdom?An overview of the Continental Classic and the matches scheduled for tomorrow plus a look at the rest of the announced matches for Wednesday nightProgress for women wrestlers in JapanAnd more!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray break down the biggest stories from Monday Night Raw: Gunther addresses the WWE universe after tapping out John Cena, plus, the masked man helping The Vision is revealed to be... Austin Theory! To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (12-11-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com's Frank Peteani. They discussed WWE Friday Night Smackdown on Fox with callers and emails including Paul Heyman uping his role and was it a sign of something, Sasha Banks vs. Carmella headlines in a non-title match, Otis-Gable workout, TLC hype, and more with live callers.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Paul Weigle to discuss the Dec. 8 episode of WWE Raw on Netflix with thoughts on whether any public version of John Cena is a window into the authentic Cena, did the Brons show they don't even like Logan Paul thus Paul Heyman's apology for liking him, what's going to happen on Saturday with Cody Rhodes vs. Oba Femi and will Cena beat Gunther, and much more wit live chat interaction throughout.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

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Joe Gorman and Kelly Taylor join Zac Amico and discuss why not to download the Citizen app, the TikToker giving out machete's to homeless people, the drunk girl trying to recite the alphabet to a cop, the bar owner who banned solo drinkers, cockfighting ring busted in Connecticut, Paul Heyman pushing a kid away from Logan Paul, people jumping into the ring during wrestling matches, women feeling the most stressed at home when men are relaxing, the man fired after hitting on an employee at a Christmas party and so much more!(Air Date: December 1st, 2025)Support our sponsors!SmallBatchCigar.com - Use promo code: GAS10 for 10% off plus 5% bonus points!YoKratom.com - Check out Yo Kratom (the home of the $60 kilo) for all your kratom needs!BodyBrainCoffee.com - Use promo code: ZOO15 to get 15% off!Zac Amico's Morning Zoo plug music can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMgQJEcVToY&list=PLzjkiYUjXuevVG0fTOX4GCTzbU0ooHQ-O&ab_channel=BulbyTo advertise your product or service on GaS Digital podcasts please go to TheADSide.com and click on "Advertisers" for more information!Submit your artwork via postal mail to:GaS Digital Networkc/o Zac's Morning Zoo151 1st Ave, #311New York, NY 10003You can sign up at GaSDigital.com with promo code: ZOO for a discount of $1.50 on your subscription and access to every Zac Amico's Morning Zoo show ever recorded! On top of that you'll also have the same access to ALL the shows that GaS Digital Network has to offer!Follow the whole show on social media!Joe GormanTwitter: https://twitter.com/joewgormanInstagram: https://instagram.com/joewgormanKelly TaylorInstagram: https://instagram.com/hellothisiskellyPodcast YouTube: youtube.com/@IFeelFatTodayZac AmicoTwitter: https://twitter.com/ZASpookShowInstagram: https://instagram.com/zacisnotfunnyDates: https://punchup.live/ZacAmicoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/LOGAN10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $25 discountWWE President Nick Khan joins the boys to discuss Logan Paul becoming the “face of the WWE,” John Cena's last match opponent, the lore behind ‘green shirt guy', who the masked man at Survivor Series was, Jake Paul Vs Anthony Joshua, behind-the-scenes relationship w/ Paul Heyman & Triple H, winning $16,500 on Wheel of Fortune, if Conor McGregor Vs Logan Paul will happen, honest thoughts on Bad Bunny & Jelly Roll in the WWE & more..SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ► https://www.youtube.com/impaulsiveYou can grab my shirts and all WWE Merch, hats, tees, replica title belts, Superstar collections on https://shop.wwe.com/ & https://www.fanatics.com/Meet your favorite athletes and WWE Superstars, get your hands on exclusive merch, catch live podcasts and interact with the biggest names in sports. Tickets go on sale this November, so mark your calendars and don't miss out. Full information at https://www.fanaticsfest.com/Watch Previous (SteveWillDoIt Addresses NELK Boys Drama, CRASHES OUT on MrBeast & Logan Paul, YouTube BAN) ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m-4hF_AB_cADD US ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/impaulsiveshow/Timestamps:0:00 Welcome Nick Khan!

WWE delivered a strong Monday Night Raw after a frustrating premium live event -- and Getting Over is here to break it all down. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a second look at 2025 WWE Survivor Series: WarGames [9:40] before The Main Event [50:00] focuses on LA Knight and GUNTHER contending to be John Cena's final opponent, plus Liv Morgan raising the rent in reestablishing Judgment Day as IYO SKY, Rhea Ripley, Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair, Asuka and Kairi Sane star. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:26:30] tackles Bron Breakker's blistering promo on CM Punk, plans for Logan Paul and continued frustrations with SmackDown creative, while "The Silver King" breaks down the latest WWE news [3:15], including what's ahead for Becky Lynch.EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/GETTINGOVER | Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!

In this episode, Anthony and Joe deliver a sharp, humorous, and unfiltered review of WWE's latest programming, focusing on the fallout from War Games and the current state of Monday Night Raw. They debate the quality of the pay-per-view, critique WWE's creative direction and booking—especially the use of gimmick matches and the influence of agents and writers—and discuss the ongoing storylines involving Jay Uso, Roman Reigns, and the Bloodline. The hosts also spotlight the women's division, particularly the evolving dynamic between Maxine Dupree and Natalya, and praise standout performances like Gunther's match with Solo Sikoa. Throughout, they mix wrestling insight with fan perspective, touch on the live event experience and ticket prices, and offer forward-looking thoughts on WWE's future, all while keeping the conversation lively and engaging.00:06 – The challenge of grading multi-person matches01:10 – Cage match gimmicks and creative frustrations05:31 – Blame game: creative, agents, and match quality06:10 – Extended intro and transition to Raw review06:10 – Jay Uso's storyline and emotional promo18:11 – Roman Reigns, Bloodline, and the future of the faction22:55 – Under Armour ad parody and Maxine Dupree's storyline30:33 – Natty as a mentor and women's division storytelling36:00 – Maxine Dupree's character direction and limitations54:00 – WWE's use of veteran talent01:01:50 – Raw's “epic” billing and show structure critique01:20:00 – Main event: Women's tag match and aftermath01:28:36 – Closing thoughts, Gunther praise, and sign-offBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Today's wrestling news, including...Paul Heyman Shoved A CHILD! Huge Heat For AEW Stars!WWE Messing With You!Jimmy Hart's Megaphone Stolen?!ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@AdamWilbourn@AndyHMurray@WhatCultureWWE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's Interview Classic podcasts, we're jumping back to two interviews - one from Paul Heyman and another from Bob Roop.Ten years ago this week, we published a PWTorch editor Wade Keller's interview with Paul Heyman from 1992 that aired live on his KFAN Pro Wrestling Focus radio show. In this interview, Heyman predicts super-stardom for Steve Austin and explains why he never paid for a wrestling ticket. This show also includes news coverage at the start of the and live callers.Then we present the Dec. 2, 2015 episode of the PWTorch Livecast when Pat McNeill interviewed Bob Roop, a territory veteran wrestler who reacted to Raw from earlier in the week, his thoughts on the terms "jobber" and "enhancement talent," who was the most over-pushed wrestler in WCW, the Authority taking up so much TV time, WWE asking which other TV shows fans watch, Charlotte mentioning the death or Reid on the air, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

First Take resumes with Kimberly Martin discussing Jerry Jones preseason and trade deadline moves. Did they pay off? WWE icon Paul Heyman joins to preview the Survivor Series: WarGames matches, happening Saturday at 7PM ET on the ESPN app. Mad Dog is MAD about the Colts OT decision, the Thanksgiving football slate???, and Stephen A skipping work. Coming off his first NFL win, Shedeur Sanders is expected to start again against the 49ers. What are your expectations for him? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices