Podcast appearances and mentions of Sami Zayn

In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (1-8-2021), PWTorch columnist Zack Heydorn guest hosts for Wade Keller and is joined by PWTorch contributor and Smackdown alternative perspective reporter Brandon LeClair to talk WWE Smackdown with listener calls and emails. Discussion points include the number one contender Gauntlet Match featuring Daniel Bryan, Sami Zayn, King Corbin, Shinsuke Nakamura, Rey Mysterio, and Adam Pearce, Roman's continued run as a heel, nuances of the heel act that take the act to the next level, Adam Pearce's role moving forward, Shinsuke Nakamura's babyface turn, Big E's first night as Intercontinental Champion, the pros and cons of Robert Roode and Dolph Ziggler as tag team champions, the state of the Smackdown women's division, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

WWE kicked off 2026 with a bang -- and Getting Over is here to break it all down. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open by hitting the latest news and one year of Raw on Netflix [3:20] before The Main Event [39:10] tackles Drew McIntyre raising Cody Rhodes' ire, CM Punk edging Bron Breakker and what's planned for the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then dive into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:04:30], covering GUNTHER's steep decline, AJ Styles' challenge, IYO SKY & Rhea Ripley winning gold, Becky Lynch reclaiming her strap, Raquel Rodriguez attacking Stephanie Vaquer with Liv Morgan waiting, Sami Zayn setting a goal, the signings of Trick Williams and Je'Von Evans, Matt Cardona "debuting" 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!

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Chris Griffin. They start with an evaluation of the C.M. Punk vs. Bron Breakker main event for the World Title. From there, a discussion on WWE Unreal, and why the fact that fans will enjoy watching it doesn't mean it's a good idea for WWE to produce. Also, is the Maxxine Dupri gimmick working and should she have already lost, what's up with the Iyo Sky-Rhea Ripley dynamite and should they have won the tag titles, are the Usos going to actually stay together in harmony as a team, could Gunther or Sami Zayn win the Royal Rumble this year, and more. Live caller and live chat comments are mixed in throughout the show.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

Join SP3, Miss Krssi Luv & Tru Draw Josh for an all-new edition of our flagship podcast Tru Heel Heat 362 discussing the latest wrestling news including: TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro 3:07 SP3 Opening 5:55 SP3 & Tru Draw Josh welcome you to the show 9:45 Random banter (TDJ Bum 15, Matt Cardona return, Jordynne Grace callup & more) 21:50 Roll Call 23:40 Krssi joins the show 25:05 AEW Worlds End ft. MJF new AEW World Champ & Jon Moxley's redemption in the Continental Classic 35:44 Jon Moxley's redemption was better than 2nd half of John Cena retirement tour? 44:10 Tommaso Ciampa leaving WWE 47:45 Chris Jericho done w/AEW & when will he return to WWE? 01:10:25 William Regal & Kenny Omega talk neck bumps; Worlds End success 01:26:40 AEW Dynamite: New Year's Smash ft Willow Nightingale dethroning Mercedes Moné 01:40:30 Kenny Omega back in AEW World Title picture 01:47:05 AEW news - MJF indie title defense; Luchasaurus injury & more 01:56:00 ROH TV on Honor Club 01:58:00 NJPW news - Yota Tsuji hates AEW; War Dogs contracts update & more 02:17:25 STARDOM Dream Queendom & CMLL Sin Salida 02:21:45 TIK TOK TIME - 2026 Predictions 02:34:30 TIK TOK TIME - Better 2025? 02:42:30 WWE RAW on Netflix ft. The Usos new World Tag Team Champions 02:47:15 WWE SmackDown ft. Matt Cardona, Randy Orton & Sami Zayn are back, while Trick Williams & Jordynne Grace get called up 02:56:40 Vince McMahon text messages reveal his involvement in TKO merger & WWE creative 03:10:55 More WWE news - Liv Morgan plans; Dominik Mysterio injury; Royal Rumble update & more 3:25:49 NOAH The New Year, TNA IMPACT & WWE NXT 3:30:26 Oba Femi main roster plans 3:32:46 Best, Worst, Moments & Matches of the Week 3:40:50 NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 final predictions 3:50:34 Outro Like, share, comment and subscribe to support! #WWE #AEW #NJPW #STARDOM #noah_ghc #ROH #TNA #AEWWorldsEnd #ChrisJericho #JonMoxley #MJF #KennyOmega #BulletClubWarDogs #DavidFinlay #RandyOrton #HiroshiTanahashi #njwk20 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

Switching allegiances and causing the world to lose its mind in the process! Gareth Morgan presents the 8 Greatest Face & Heel Turns In Modern Wrestling History...ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@GMorgan04@WhatCultureWWE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Eric Corbridge to review WWE Smackdown including thoughts on the return of Randy Orton, the Ambulance Match, Trick Williams, Sami Zayn, everyone aiming for Cody, Cody's strong face promo and Drew McIntyre's strong heel promo, Carmelo Hayes vs. Johnny Gargano, the success this week of filling three hours well, Matt Cardona coming to Smackdown, and much more with live chat and caller interaction.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (12-25-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com's Nick Barbati. They discussed the Christmas night episode of WWE Friday Night Smackdown including Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens in a cage for the Universal Title, Sami Zayn vs. Big E for the IC Title, Charlotte & Asuka defend in a triple threat tag match, Daniel Bryan vs. Jey Uso, and the first official Royal Rumble entry declaration. A spirited discussion and speculation about where Seth Rollins fits in when he returns, the pros and cons of various potential Reigns opponents at WrestleMania, our weekly pros and cons on Sasha Banks's presentation and her role in that, and more with live callers.Then, in a bonus segment, we bring you a previously VIP-exclusive Wade Keller Hotline reviewing the year-ago episode of WWE Smackdown start to finish including Daniel Bryan vs. Miz vs. King Corbin stretched into three segments, the Royal Rumble Fiend challenger determined, New Year's Day Fox match announced, lots of women's segments with Carmela, Lacey Evans, Moment of Bliss, Sonya Deville, and more, plus an Ali vignette and Sami returns to action.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

WWE having John Cena tap out to Gunther was the right decision:John Cena taps out to Gunther in retirement matchWWE Faces Nuclear Fan BacklashWorking with ICP and JCWBurning Question With Vince RussoThis week, we welcome Vince Russo back to the show to discuss the controversial ending to WWE Saturday Night's Main Event and John Cena's career. The character who has preached to “Never Give Up” gave up in his final match, leaving wrestling fans outraged at WWE and causing boos and hostile chants toward Triple H Paul Levesque.We discuss a variety of topics, including John Cena's tap out to Gunther and how this affects his legacy, WWE's damage control, if they can recover from this decision and much more.We'll also talk to Vince about his role in creative and on-screen with JCW, working with ICP and the vision for the future of Juggalo Championship Wrestling.We discuss and debate all of this, plus some random wrestling topics and questions for one of the most brilliant and controversial figures in the history of professional wrestling on a fiery episode of the Lazy Booking Podcast!S/P: Specialized Physical Therapy | specializedphysicaltherapy.com

Welcome back to The Lawcast! This time we cover NXT TakeOver: R Evolution, featuring Sami Zayn getting his last shot at the NXT Champion Adrian Neville. It's the beginning of the golden age of NXT, featuring the debuts of Kevin Owens and Finn Balor and the first match between Charlotte and Sasha Banks.We also discuss the latest in the Continental Classic, John Cena's last match, and Netflix and Paramount's dueling bids for Warner Brothers and what it means for AEW.

It's time for our annual Wrestler of the Year list, as Simon Miller counts down the contenders...ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@SimonMiller316@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bludd Drop is back, and Mr. Bludd is bringing the heat! In this week's episode, we dive into the latest buzz and backstage whispers circling WWE's ever-evolving roadmap. Are plans shifting for Sami Zayn, Roman Reigns, and Seth Rollins as WrestleMania approaches next year? What new directions are being discussed? And how might these changes reshape the biggest show of the year?Mr. Bludd breaks down the chatter, the speculation, and what could be cooking behind the curtain — all served up with his signature snug analysis.Tune in now, join the conversation, and don't forget to leave a star rating and review to keep the podcast growing!

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray break down WWE Survivor Series: The men's war games match and who the mystery figure that stomped CM Punk could be, plus, Dominik Mysterio's win over John Cena and Liv Morgan's return. 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.

Mark Henry gives his instant reaction to the Smackdown before Survivor Series War Games. breaking down the traditional Survivor Series 5 vs 5 Elimination Tag match betwen Solo Sikoa's MFTs and Sami Zayn's Team. Plus! He gives his insights on what should start and end Survivor Series. 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.

Kate reviews tonight's episode of WWE Smackdown, November 28, 2025, including: -Women's WarGames Advantage Match (participants to be announced) -Jey Uso vs. Rusev in the Last Time Is Now Tournament quarterfinals -LA Knight vs. a mystery opponent in the Last Time Is Now Tournament quarterfinals -Sami Zayn, Shinsuke Nakamura, Rey Fenix, and The Motor City Machine Guns vs. Solo Sikoa & The MFTs in a 5-on-5 Survivor Series Elimination Match Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to http://nordvpn.com/fightful to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + a Bonus Gift! It's completely risk free with Nord's 30 day money-back guarantee! ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fightful Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! 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/joinwithFIGH... and use the promo code FIGHTFUL. Deposit $100, get $50. Go in with $200, and they'll make it $100! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://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 (11-27-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch.com's Brandon LeClair. They discussed WWE Friday Night Smackdown on Fox with callers and emails including Roman Reigns confronting Jey Uso over letting him down at Survivor Series, plus Sami Zayn vs. Daniel Bryan, Kevin Owens vs. Jey Uso, The Street Profits vs. Dolph Ziggler & Robert Roode, Natalya vs. Bianca Belair, Baron Corbin vs. Murphy, wondering where the Mysterio family storyline is heading, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

Celebrating the BEST of Indie Cena, Code Reds and all, before big John's WWE retirement. Andy Murray presents 7 WWE Matches Where John Cena Went FULL WORKRATE...ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@AndyHMurray@WhatCultureWWE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jey Uso picked up a big win over The Miz, which sparked discussion about why Miz—Cena's most frequent opponent—wasn't included in the legend's retirement tour. Meanwhile, Rusev stunned Damien Priest, and Matt Cardona (formerly Zack Ryder) made his surprise return as a mystery challenger before falling to LA Knight, just as #FBCBeKnowin predicted. Is Cardona officially on his way back to WWE? Sheamus toppled Nakamura, while upcoming matches include GUNTHER vs. Je'Von Evans and Solo Sikoa vs. a mystery opponent on Raw, plus Carmelo Hayes vs. Bronson Reed and Penta vs. Finn Balor on SmackDown. The crew debates who got “snubbed” from the tournament after Cena captured the Intercontinental Championship to become a certified Grand Slam Champion. Attention then turns to Survivor Series War Games, with predictions nearly finalized. Team Punk—CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, The Usos, and a mystery partner—are slated to face The Vision's crew of Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, Logan Paul, Drew McIntyre, and another TBA. Bang's bold call: Damien Priest joins Team Punk while Aleister Black aligns with The Vision. Could Lesnar and Reigns return to shake up the card? And more importantly… do we care? Women's War Games is heating up as Nikki Bella's shocking heel turn against Stephanie Vaquer sets the stage: Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, Alexa Bliss, and two TBD teammates take on Nia Jax, Lash Legend, and The Kabuki Warriors. Meanwhile, SmackDown may stage a classic 5-on-5 Survivor Series Elimination match featuring MFT versus Sami Zayn, Rey Fenix, Nakamura, and The Motor City Machine Guns.

Our WWE SmackDown review as Simon Miller recaps:0:00 Charlotte, Alexa Bliss, Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky promo2:53 The Miz vs Jey Uso4:20 Backstage Promos5:56 Ilya Dragunov vs Axiom7:12 R-Truths Balls7:58 Sami Zayn, Solo Sikoa promo9:56 Backstage Promos10:43 Zack Ryder vs LA Knight12:30 backstage promos12:49 Jade Cargill vs B-Fab13:33 Aliester Black promo14:32 Cody Rhodes vs Bronson Reed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Christopher Maitland to review WWE Smackdown including reaction to Zack Ryder as L.A. Knight's mystery opponent and whether he should have been Matt Cardona, plus War Games developments, Charlotte's attitude toward Rhea Ripley, Ilja Dragunov, Sami Zayn, and more with live callers and chat interactions throughout.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

John Cena wins the Intercontinental Championship for the FIRST TIME in his legendary career! Dave Simon and pro wrestler "Genesis" Johnny North deliver their honest take on Cena vs. Dominik Mysterio, and it's not pretty.Plus: Zack Ryder's shocking SmackDown return (Johnny was on the same show with Matt Cardona days earlier!), War Games teams revealed, Nikki Bella turns heel, Jesse Ventura RELEASED, and Chris Jericho's inevitable WWE return.On the AEW side: Blood and Guts delivers absolute CHAOS with Darby Allin literally set on fire, Jon Moxley tapping out to Kyle O'Reilly, and Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat showing how to use legends properly.All this plus Dave's Top 5 Wrestlers of All Time and Full Gear predictions!

Rachel teams up with fan-turned-friend and everyone's favorite Aussie, Lachie Meloni, for an engaging NXT Black and Gold classic Takeover fatal four-way watchalong. From Tyler Breeze's standout style to Tyson Kidd's literal style, this episode offers a fresh perspective on the development of a decade-old match. They also dive into today's wrestling scene, discussing the latest storylines and what keeps (some) fans hooked.THREADS @ilwpod RACHEL'S THREADS @rpolansky77 LACHIE'S SOCIAL MEDIA @lachiemeloniINSTAGRAM @ilwpodTIKTOK @ilikewrestlingpod#ilikewrestlingpod #ilwpod

Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations! Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches. Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny! On this episode, we travel back to WrestleMania 40. As Gunther continues his historic Intercontinental championship reign. Facing off against Sami Zayn!Taking place in Philadelphia, PA on April 6th, 2024. Listen and watch along, as they continue to bring you their Wrestling Recommendations!

It's time to hear from the listeners to get their take on this past week in WWE. Get your question or comment on the show by emailing us at mailbag@wwepodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-wwe-podcast--2187791/support.

Adam and Michael preview tonight's Friday Night SmackDown and discuss...The road to SNME!Tiffany Stratton vs. Kiana James!Fraxiom return to action!Unfinished Mizness!What now for Sami Zayn?! ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@AdamWilbourn@MichaelHamflett@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Two Dudes With Attitudes, Ryan and Denton dive into one of the most chaotic and exciting weeks in WWE — covering SmackDown (Oct 17), RAW (Oct 20), and NXT (Oct 21)!

This week 3 Beer Zach and JCB start their 3 week journey holding things down as Bill starts his PTO. Seth Rollins is officially stripped of the World Heavyweight title. A battle royal is announced to determine an opponent for CM Punk. Sami Zayn drops the US title in his latest open challenge. Maxxine defeats Becky Lynch again. Motor City Machine Guns return to the tag division. Jacob Fatu written off in storyline. Is Cody Rhodes slowly turning heel? The 2 count is AEW focused on the Wrestle Dream show in St Louis. Hangman Page retains the title but with a price. Darby Allin outlasts Jon Moxley. The Young Bucks continue to struggle financially and morally. On Dynamite the Opps retain the Trios tag titles. Mercedes Mone and Kris Statlander have their feud heat up. Women's tag title brackets are revealed. The 3 count is NXT with predictions made for Halloween Havoc. Some odds and ends to close the podcast! Available on all audio podcast platforms. Listen Share Subscribe Repeat! Rate and review on Apple and Spotify! WWE AEW 54:44 NXT 2:03:15

Nick & Myron are back on the Tapped Out Wrestling Podcast breaking down another packed week across the wrestling world .This week's topics include:What caught your eye on TV this week?• Seth Rollins stripped of the World Title — who's next in line: Punk or Jey Uso?• New Tag Team Champions.• Sami Zayn drops the U.S. Title.WWE Streaming Deal in Jeopardy?AI Storytelling in Wrestling:AEW WrestleDream Fallout:Warner Bros. Discovery Confirms Sale Exploration:Making the Drives:This weekend's Georgia indy wrestling schedule includes:– Friday (Oct 24): PCW “Turn the Page 3” in Conyers & SCA in Royston– Saturday (Oct 25): SHW “Fight & Fright Fest,” 1FW in Winder, GCW in Buckhead, Passion of Wrestling in Swainsboro, and Coastal Empire Wrestling in Savannah.

A fun week in the world of WWE and a super fun episode of Gorilla Position to match! On this week's edition, JD, Mekz and The Man They Call Skillit break down Seth Rollins vacating the World Heavyweight Championship and what it means for the main event scene on Monday Night RAW… Specifically Bron Breakker. Elsewhere on the show, the lads chat Becky Lynch's sinister promo in Paul Heyman's ear, Sami Zayn being dethroned as US Champion, the disappointing follow-up for Aleister Black and Zelina Vega, plus thoughts on the Cody/Drew saga continuing. Download the Gorilla Position podcast NOW to get your weekly fix of all things WWE. JD and the team LOVE hearing from you so keep your emails coming in: helloyou@wwegp.co.uk Other HOT TOPICS on this week's Gorilla Position:

WWE made significant creative pivots to its main event scenes across Monday Night Raw and SmackDown with the latest Saturday Night's Main Event upcoming. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a brief look at WWE news [7:20] before diving into The Main Event [16:45] where they tackle Cody Rhodes looking foolish against Drew McIntyre, Jacob Fatu being written off TV, The Vision getting excluded from a battle royal and Jey Uso being chosen to face CM Punk instead of LA Knight. "The Silver King" and Vintage" then break down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:10:30], including Ilja Dragunov returning and beating Sami Zayn to win the United States title, AJ Styles & Dragon Lee upending Judgment Day for the world tag team titles, Dominik Mysterio remaining massively over, Becky Lynch being stuck in a Maxxine Dupri vortex, Nikki Bella returning to back Stephanie Vaquer and much more. Plus: What's next for John Cena? Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

Episode 147 is live. Acefield Retro and Chad are back with a brand-new edition of Wrestling Tonight to break it all down, a massive week across AEW, WWE, and beyond. AEW WrestleDream 2025 in St. Louis felt like a complete show from start to finish. Every match had purpose, and every moment built toward something meaningful. Darby Allin finally defeated Jon Moxley in a violent but deeply emotional I Quit match that ended with Sting's return.  Hangman Page and Samoa Joe delivered the kind of world title match that rewards patience, ending with Page barely surviving before The Opps made their presence felt again. Cracks began to form in Don Callis' camp when Kazuchika Okada accidentally hit Takeshita with a Rainmaker, costing them the tag titles. Kris Statlander's win over Toni Storm was the title defense her reign needed, and Mercedes Moné continued her dominant streak by defeating Mina Shirakawa to break Ultimo Dragon's record. Elsewhere, Jurassic Express reunited to beat the Young Bucks in a fast, fun tag match that raised new questions about Kenny Omega's next move. Fletcher retained against Briscoe, Hayter and Thekla tore into each other, and The Hurt Syndicate picked up a strong win that puts them in line for gold. In WWE, Seth Rollins' shoulder injury could reshape the road to WrestleMania, but the larger story is the company's quiet rollout of an AI-driven storytelling system. Reports suggest WWE creative has begun testing artificial intelligence to help design character arcs, anticipate audience reactions, and fine-tune story pacing before scripts reach production. Whether this becomes a valuable tool or a creative crutch remains to be seen, but it marks a major shift in how wrestling stories might be told. Jacob Fatu's violent write-off and Ilja Dragunov's surprise United States Title win over Sami Zayn arrived with uncanny timing, fueling speculation that elements of the new system are already in play. Across the Pacific, AJ Styles may have wrestled his final match in Japan, closing the night with an emotional farewell speech delivered in Japanese by Shinsuke Nakamura. It was a week that balanced endings and beginnings. AEW delivered purposeful, organic storytelling while WWE stepped into uncharted territory by blending creativity with artificial intelligence. Wrestling keeps evolving, and nights like these remind everyone why they care.

Today's wrestling news, including...REVEALED: Why Sami Zayn Lost WWE United States Title!Seth Rollins WWE Injury Latest!Jericho/Billy Gunn AEW Update!Nakamura vs. Tanahashi?!ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@AdamWilbourn@AndyHMurray@WhatCultureWWE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Henry reacts to Ilja Dragunov beating Sami Zayn to become the new US Men's Champion. He also discusses the attack that happened that led to Cody Rhodes vs Drew McIntyre in the main event on Smackdown. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Denise Salcedo and Mark Henry give their takeaways from the return of Ilja Dragunov on Friday Night Smackdown and capturing the United States Title. Plus! They preview the AEW WrestleDream Card going down in St. Louis. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Highlights include Ilja Dragunov making his return on WWE Smackdown and winning the United States Championship after defeating Sami Zayn in an explosive match.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Chris Adams to review WWE Smackdown including analysis of the Jacob Fatu injury write-off angle with a new mystery and what it could lead to. Then, thoughts on Cody Rhodes gifting Drew McIntyre a win with a belt shot to the head and what triggered that. Then, conversation of the U.S. Title Open Challenge classic match with the returning Ilja Dragunov surprising Sami Zayn in his return. Plus, the Wyatts-MFTs, Charlotte & Alexa, and more with live caller and chat interactions throughout.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

A shocking end to Monday Night Raw turned the fallout from WWE Crown Jewel 2025 on its head with major questions now raised about booking through the end of the year into WWE WrestleMania 42. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show with a brief second look at WWE Crown Jewel [7:10] digging deeper into John Cena vs. AJ Styles and WWE's week in Australia [26:20] before kicking off The Main Event [31:30]. What led to WWE pulling the trigger with Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed turning on Seth Rollins, effectively ending The Vision after it had just been established? Is Rollins injured, and if so, what does that mean for WWE creative moving forward? "The Silver King" then tackles The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [57:35] from the week, including Jacob Fatu leveling up against Drew McIntyre, Asuka and Kairi Sane starring against IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley, Shinsuke Nakamura and Tama Tonga returning, Zelina Vega siding with Aleister Black over Damian Priest and plans for WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2025 now being up in the air. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

Our WWE SmackDown review as Simon Miller recaps:0:00 Cody Rhodes Promo3:10 Backstage promos4:03 Sami Zayn vs. Shinsuke Nakamura5:49 Backstage promos6:15 Tiffany Stratton & Stephanie Vaquer vs. Giulia & Kiana James7:52 Backstage promos8:16 The Wyatt Sicks vs. The Street Profits10:30 Aleister Black vs. Damian PriestGet 74% off and 4 months extra free with NordVPN: https://www.nordvpn.com/whatculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate (@MissKatefabe) and Rick Ucchino (@RickUcchino) discuss tonight's episode of Smackdown, October 10, 2025, including: -Sami Zayn's United States Title Open Challenge -WWE Tag Team Championships: The Street Profits vs. The Wyatt Sicks -Tiffany Stratton and Stephanie Vaquer vs. Giulia and Kiana James -Damian Priest vs. Aleister Black in a Last Man Standing Match Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to http://nordvpn.com/fightful to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + a Bonus Gift! It's completely risk free with Nord's 30 day money-back guarantee! ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fightful Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! 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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WWE Crown Jewel 2025 stands as the penultimate premium live event of the year with a build that has far exceeded expectations. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE Crown Jewel ultimate preview [1:27:00] breaking down the match card with predictions and analysis. Will Seth Rollins get his much-needed win over Cody Rhodes? Are John Cena and AJ Styles set to go all out? Might Bronson Reed upset Roman Reigns? Is Rhea Ripley with IYO SKY an obvious winner over Asuka and Kairi Sane? Will Stephanie Vaquer continue her momentum against Tiffany Stratton? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open by tackling The Main Event [14:00] as Reigns brainwashes Jey Uso and CM Punk goes face-to-face with LA Knight. The guys then dive into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [45:30] covering Cody's relationship with Randy Orton, Becky Lynch getting Maxxine Dupri over, Bayley influencing Lyra Valkyria, Sami Zayn being revitalized and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast), Bluesky (@GettingOver) & YouTube (@GettingOverCast).

The Dadley Boyz answer your burning wrestling questions...Why Sami Zayn NEEDS to win the Rumble!Will John Cena extend his retirement tour?Could Willow Nightgale turn heel?What will main event WrestleDream?Would AEW/WWE move to the UK?!ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@AdamWilbourn@MichaelHamflett@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE SmackDown featuring Cody Rhodes & Randy Orton facing The Vision, and Sami Zayn's latest U.S. Title Open Challenge.XL: TNA's president indicates a new TV deal is close, Wrestle Kingdom ticket sales get off to a strong start, and an update on television viewership from the past week.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.Arthur Jones passes away at 39Carlos Silva on the progress of TNA's TV talks Updated lineup for Bound for Glory Wrestle Kingdom 20 ticket sales TV ratings for SmackDown, Collision, NXT & AEW DynamiteUFC 320 preview AEW Collision lineup POST Wrestling Café Schedule:Saturday: Collision Course with Kate & Wai Ting Sunday: UFC 320 with Jack Wannan & Eric MarcotteMonday: Rewind-A-Raw XLFREE Shows:Saturday: The Long & Winding Royal Road Monday: Rewind-A-RawPhoto Courtesy: WWERASD Theme by THE IDENTiTY CRiSiS: theidentitycrisis.com / youtube.com/theidcBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: https://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Our WWE SmackDown review as Simon Miller recaps:0:00 Paul Heyman, Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton promo2:17 Sami Zayn vs. Aleister Black5:15 Sol Ruca & Zaria vs. Chelsea Green & Alba Fyre6:37 Backstage promos7:21 Tiffany Stratton and Stephanie Vaquer Contract Signing10:15 Je'Von Evans & Rey Fenix vs. Los Garza12:27 Backstage promos14:40 Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed vs. Cody Rhodes & Randy Orton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Michael preview tonight's Friday Night SmackDown and discuss...Cody Rhodes & Randy Orton go to war!Sami Zayn's United States Open Challenge!How will Drew McIntyre respond to Jacob Fatu?What next for Tiffany Stratton?Have Melo Don't Miz SPLIT?!ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@AdamWilbourn@MichaelHamflett@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The build to WWE Crown Jewel 2025 is hotter than expected with major superstars and significant matches filling out the card. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show by diving into The Main Event [3:40] focused on Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins building a deep storyline, Roman Reigns returning as the devil in Jey Uso's ear and The Vision's growing importance to WWE creative. "The Silver King" then tackles the rest of the week in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [21:30] with the enthralling saga on Monday Night Raw involving IYO SKY, Rhea Ripley, Asuka and Kairi Sane taking top billing. The messy SmackDown women's division, AJ Styles fighting John Cena, Drew Mcintyre feuding with Jacob Fatu, Je'Von Evans surprising Sami Zayn, Dominik Mysterio getting babyface pops against Rusev and Bayley's psyche breaking alongside Lyra Valkyria make up other featured topics on the show. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who had a better weekend—Ricky Saints, Je'Von Evans, or Oba Femi (0:18)? David and Kaz kick off the week with a round of applause for a friend of the program and Thursday's guest, Ricky Saints, who won the NXT World Title at ‘No Mercy' (8:27). Then, they discuss the following: Sami Zayn and Je'Von Evans steal the show on 'Smackdown' (15:37) Who will be world champion first—Oba Femi or Sami Zayn (23:44)? The next generation of Black main-eventers (24:35) Bad Bunny to perform at the Super Bowl (41:20) Jacy Jayne's rising stock (45:20) Vince McMahon gifts a bust to birthday-party attendees (1:05:20) The “botched” three-count on 'Smackdown' (1:18:32) Hardy Boyz meet Kai Cenat (1:34:31) Who will Cena's last match be against (1:38:35)? Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dadley Boyz chat about what happened on this week's episode of Friday Night SmackDown, including...World Title DISASTER!Randy Orton SAVES Cody Rhodes AGAIN!Jacob Fatu RETURNS!Je'Von Evans answers Sami Zayn's US Open Challenge!The end of Melo Don't Miz?!ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@AdamWilbourn@MichaelHamflett@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Denise Salcedo and Mark Henry break down the US Title Match between Sami Zayn and Je'Von Evans on last night's Smackdown. They also give their thoughts on the rest of the show! 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.

Wai Ting and Neal Flanagan review WWE SmackDown following Wrestlepalooza, featuring Tiffany Stratton vs. Jade Cargill vs. Nia Jax for the WWE Women's Championship, Sami Zayn's US Open Challenge, and Cody Rhodes confronting Paul Heyman.XL: IYO SKY returns to Marigold, Drew McIntyre's new movie role, AEW stars in CMLL, and a preview of the major shows this weekend.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.IYO SKY set for Marigold appearance in TokyoDrew McIntyre lands role in ‘Highlander' remakeAEW stars set for Team World vs. Team CMLL match in MexicoWeekend preview: NJPW Destruction in Kobe, NXT No Mercy, and moreRatings notes: AEW Dynamite & NXTPOST Wrestling Café Schedule:Saturday: TNA Victory Road ReviewSunday: NJPW Destruction in Kobe ReviewMonday: Rewind-A-Raw XLFREE Shows:Sunday: WWE No Mercy Review with PoisonranaMonday: Rewind-A-RawPhoto Courtesy: WWERASD Theme by THE IDENTiTY CRiSiS: theidentitycrisis.com / youtube.com/theidcBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: https://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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