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Welcome to Wrestling Tonight, with your hosts Acefield Retro and Chad. We open Episode 155 with the defining image of the week: Gunther standing tall as John Cena taps out in the final match of his WWE career. What should have been a shared emotional release instead became a revealing moment about WWE's creative posture, as Saturday Night's Main Event exposed the company's increasingly adversarial relationship with its audience. The result wasn't the issue. Gunther is already a made man, and his credibility never hinged on retiring Cena. The friction came from the framing. The show was presented as a celebration, yet paced like Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. By the time Cena escaped the sleeper once and Gunther reapplied it, the atmosphere didn't crest into catharsis. It stalled. That disconnect sharpened during the post-match ceremony. WWE rushed into pageantry — roster surrounding the ring, titles presented, tribute video cued — without letting the building settle. The reaction made clear the audience understood exactly what kind of ending they'd been handed. We break down why the finish felt less organic than corrective, and contrast it with Sting's retirement in AEW, which showed how patience and alignment can create a farewell that feels complete. From there, we pivot to AEW's Continental Classic, where Dynamite delivered real movement. "Speedball" Mike Bailey stunned Kyle Fletcher, Kazuchika Okada handled Jack Perry, and Claudio Castagnoli and Konosuke Takeshita fought to a punishing time-limit draw that reinforced the Classic as AEW's most sports-driven concept. We then hit an Observer-style business and schedule corner, breaking down AEW's crowded December — early U.K. Collision, a three-hour Manchester Dynamite with $1 million at stake, a tight Worlds End promotional window — before flipping to WWE's business side: Royal Rumble demand, archive strategy, NXT PLE timing, and mid-December pre-taping. We close with a look ahead at a loaded week across the industry, from Holiday Bash and the Continental Classic to Impact's cage chaos, SmackDown's continued Cena fallout, NXT's road to New Year's Evil, and a packed runway toward Worlds End, Wrestle Kingdom, the Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber, and WrestleMania 42. This is Episode 155 of Wrestling Tonight — where the moments matter, the context counts, and the conversation goes deeper than the finish

Join SP3 and Jimmy Macram for an all-new AEWramble reviewing the 12/10/25 Winter Is Coming edition of AEW Dynamite ft. Samoa Joe vs Eddie Kingston for the AEW World Championship. Leave your thoughts on this episode and review in the live chat and comments section. Like, share, superchat and subscribe to support! #AEWDynamite #WinterIsComing #AEW #SamoaJoe #EddieKingston #HangmanPage #SwerveStrickland #TheOpps #ContinentalClassic #KazuchikaOkada #JackPerry #KyleFletcher #SpeedballMikeBailey #BabesofWrath #TimelessLoveBombsWelcome 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

Brad and Tyler welcome back Mike Steph to discuss John Cena's retirement match and the fallout from WWE Saturday Night's Main Event. They also talk about the Babes of Wrath's surprise win on AEW Dynamite, a TNA stock watch, and more. Other topics include:Finals WeekMichigan fires Sherrone Moore “Sean Combs: The Reckoning”0:00 Intro2:30 What Happened Here — Michigan Football11:41 Steph Watch — A Kansas City Ambush23:55 WWE — Soliloquy City, SNME Takeaways, Cena's Retirement56:12 At the Movies — “Sean Combs: The Reckoning”1:10:42 AEW — Babes of Wrath, Speedball upsets Fletcher1:26:40 WDWM — Hey! EW, AEW Dark, DVD's 100th, TNA, Will Smith Cameo, Finals1:32:47 ClosingFollow the show for exclusive updates.Social: @gipod19 Web: gimmickinfringementpod.com, 19mediagroup.comGoods: https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.comFollow Mike Steph and his projects.Social: @mike__stephSoundCloud: Stream Mike Steph | Listen to Mike Steph Summer of Steph Mixtape playlist online for free on SoundCloudBandcamp: The Trials and Tribulations of Mike Steph EP | Mike StephFollow 19 Media Group:Twitter: @19MGroupInstagram: 19mediagrouphttps://www.19MediaGroup.comDiscover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroupWant to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest

While SNME has come and gone, Daniel R reviews the Smackdown before. Take a listen! The SNME review is coming tonight!Go AD-FREE at Patreon.com/WWEPodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-wwe-podcast--2187791/support.

Ep. 531: Howse & Voice discuss Cena's Final Match event in Washington DC. Cena taps! Was that the right call? New Stars born. Howse & Voice argue theys should receive immediately calls up on a lackluster Smackdown that will soon move to 3 hours.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/in-your-howse--3318368/support.

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It's time for the go home show before Cena is gone Cody wants Drew, but gets Oba Blood bath time Wyatts and MFTs, do you care? Rea still wants tag belts, why? Lash kills Bliss Evans is unreal Keith Lee while he bangs his wife The Blacks vs The Twins Subscribe on patreon.com/LingusMafia for ad-free and video versions of the show, exclusive PPV/PLE reviews and bonus shows including every Wrestlemania, SummerSlam, Royal Rumble, Survivor Series, and Saturday Night's Main Event ever. Get access to over 10 years of podcasts! Stay connected: All our social media (@LingusMafia) links can be found here: https://linktr.ee/lingusmafia We have merch! Shirts, hoodies, stickers and more: lingusmafiashop.printify.me/ Drop us an email with comments or questions: lingusmafia@gmail.com Check our YouTube out at Wrestle Lingus Show! Remember to leave a comment and rate the show wherever you get your podcast from, we gotta get the word out there, we aren't too proud to beg, please? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This premium live is billed as The Final Stop on John Cena's Farewell Tour. Held in Washington DC, the event was the culmination of a Hall of Fame career for one the industry's biggest superstar. In the summer of 2023, John Cena announced his retirement at the conclusion of 2025. After the events of “Wrestlepalooza”, a tournament was announced to determine would be Cena's final opponent. Superstars from Raw, SmackDown, NXT & TNA all competed for the opportunity and in the end only one remained. The return of the former World Heavyweight champion, “The Ring General” Gunther would be the one to challenge John Cena in his final match. Other matches included 2 inter promotional matches as the NXT Champion, Obi Femi took on the WWE Champion, “The American Nightmare”, Cody Rhodes. NXT's Sol Ruca battles Raw's Bayley. The World Tag Team Championships are on the line as Dragon Lee & “The Phenomenal One” AJ Styles defend against Je'Von Evans & the TNA X Division Champion, Leon Slater.

Justin LaBar discusses the showdown between Cody Rhodes and Oba Femi on Smackdown. He continues the discussion by breaking down the rest of the matches 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.

Support our sponsors this week by using the links below for the exclusive Solomonster offers!HIMS ▶ Start your FREE online visit today at http://www.hims.com/SOLOMONSTER for your personalized hair loss treatment options!EXPRESSVPN ▶ Get an extra FOUR MONTHS FREE of the #1 trusted VPN at http://www.expressvpn.com/solomonsterReviewing WWE Smackdown with lots of new NXT faces making appearances ahead of Saturday Night's Main Event, Dragunov BLEEDS in a banger for the US title, a scary main event where it's a miracle Zelina didn't break her neck and the start date confirmed for THREE HOURS of Smackdown.  I am in mourning.***Follow Solomonster on X (formerly Twitter) for news and opinion:http://x.com/solomonsterSubscribe to the Solomonster Sounds Off on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSolomonster?sub_confirmation=1Become a Solomonster Sounds Off Channel Member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jcg7mk93fGNqWPMfl_Aig/join

This podcast is made possible by the generous contributions of our MaxFun Members! This December to be a Member, it's a great time to help this show continue for as little as $5 a month. Just go to maximumfun.org/joinPlease support some marathon efforts and the National Alliance on Mental IllnessAs of the publication of this episode, there are only a few hours left in John Cena's career as a wrestler. He will take on Gunther at Saturday Night's Main Event in his final match.But questions still remain: Where should this monumental match go on the card– near the beginning where it can get as much time as it needs or near the end because nothing else could possibly top it?Plus, the rest of the night is NXT vs. the main roster, something the WWE hasn't worked on since the black-and-gold days. We discuss what we're most looking forward to.Wiki wiki!The Three CountJulian put over the best wrestling cameo ever (Pluribus Spoilers!).Danielle put over the finale of Hey(EW)!Hal put over Jey Uso a mash up you CAN see and Becky Lynch revealing the truth!Keep up with this show all week long on instagram, tiktok and bluesky.This show was produced by Julian Burrell for Maximumfun.org

Kate (@MissKatefabe) and Cresta (@CrestaTheeStarr) discuss tonight's episode of Smackdown, December 12, 2025, including: -WWE Champion Cody Rhodes is scheduled to appear -Ilja Dragunov (c) vs. Tommaso Ciampa for the Men's United States Championship -Damian Priest & Rhea Ripley vs. Aleister Black & Zelina Vega in a Mixed Tag Team Match -Alexa Bliss vs. Lash Legend Save now on the perfect gift with Aura Frames! Get $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/FIGHTFUL. Use the promo code FIGHTFUL at check out! 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.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Chris Lansdell to review WWE Smackdown including over an hour of conversation at the start analyzing John Cena's final match hype and dissecting some of his public comments this week. Should Gunther have been more of a focus in the final build? What will the outcome be? Will there be interference? Also, Oba Femi's face-off with Cody Rhodes and the pros and cons of Oba's "first impression" for a lot of Smackdown viewers. Also, was Ilja Dragunov vs. Tomasso Ciampa better than "Speedball" Mike Bailey vs. Kyle Fletcher, The Wyatt Sicks flailing in their segment, plus Rhea Ripley, Bayley, Mia, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

Shot of Nostalgia: The SmackDown Six Era rolls on with your host Acefield Retro, and this week we're diving into one of the most transformative stretches of the entire project. Episode 6: The New Standard covers August through December 2003 — the moment when SmackDown didn't just outperform Raw, it redefined what WWE television could be. The original SmackDown Six formula sharpens into something faster, more ambitious, and more confident, and the blue brand starts carrying itself like the true flagship. We open with the match that shattered expectations for what a TV main event could look like: the 60-minute Iron Man Match between Brock Lesnar and Kurt Angle on September 18, 2003. With no September PPV, WWE hands them an entire hour on network TV, and they deliver a masterpiece of strategy, pacing, and physical storytelling. Lesnar wrestles like a cold, calculating monster, even sacrificing a fall early to inflict damage he cashes in later, while Angle brings textbook precision and furious comebacks. It's chaotic, logical, brutal, and brilliant. Brock's 5–4 win establishes him as SmackDown's apex predator and cements the match as one of the greatest in TV wrestling history. From there, we hit the Parking Lot Brawl between Eddie Guerrero and John Cena on August 28, and this week's episode is paired with a full Shot of Nostalgia watch-along of that match. Eddie weaponizes an entire parking lot with the same creativity he brings to a wrestling ring — seatbelts, hoods, roofs, doors — while Cena bumps and sells like a young star fighting to earn his stripes. Eddie bleeds, Cena crashes through a windshield, and the Frog Splash off one car onto another remains one of the defining images of the Guerrero legacy. It's gritty, stylish, violent, pure SmackDown identity — and being able to watch it back together in real time adds a whole new layer to how we talk about its impact. We also revisit Rey Mysterio vs. Tajiri from No Mercy 2003, a match that captures exactly why SmackDown's in-ring output was blowing Raw out of the water. Tajiri's heel turn, complete with red and black mist plus the arrival of Akio and Sakoda, gives the Cruiserweight division the villain it had been missing. Rey brings the explosiveness, Tajiri brings the strikes and swagger, and together they deliver a crisp, high-velocity title match that resets the entire division going into 2004. The rest of this episode is about how the entire brand evolves beneath the surface. Injuries pile up, Heyman's creative voice gets quieter, Goldberg's Raw run exposes WWE's stylistic confusion, and Evolution stumbles behind the scenes. Yet SmackDown stays true to itself — athletic realism, character-driven drama, and a match quality that feels years ahead of the WWE main-event formula. Even as the original SmackDown Six pairings splinter and reform in new combinations, their philosophy — built by Eddie, Edge, Benoit, Angle, Rey, and Chavo — pulses through every show. By December 2003, SmackDown isn't the "other" brand anymore. SmackDown is the new standard. Shot of Nostalgia: The SmackDown Six Era — Episode 6: The New Standard premieres Friday, 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, subscribe to the Shot of Nostalgia newsletter for bonus writeups and deep-dive extras, and support the project at Patreon.com/TheTurnbuckleTavern for just $2.99 a month to keep these deep dives alive. Powered by G FUEL and Dick Lazers — use code TAVERN at checkout for 20% off your entire order.

Join SP3 and Maggie for our WWE Saturday Night's Main Event Preview breaking down this Saturday's card ft. John Cena's Final Match against GUNTHER. Leave your thoughts on this preview and give your predictions on this card in the live chat and comments section. Like, share, superchat and subscribe to support! #WWE #SNME #JohnCena #GUNTHER #JohnCenaFinalMatch #CodyRhodes #ObaFemi #JeVonEvans #LeonSlater #AJStyles #DragonLee #Bayley #SolRuca #WWENXT 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

If you thought the temperature was dropping, you clearly weren't watching TBS this week. Winter is Coming has come and gone, and it left a trail of history-making moments and Continental Classic bangers in its wake.This week, Tim and Tom are hitting the All Elite Wrapup Livestream to review an absolutely loaded episode of AEW Dynamite.

Our Wrestling Podcast Unscripted Episode 157: WWE SNME - John Cena's Final Match - Smackdown INSANE US Title Match and more! #wwe #worldscolllide #aaa #nxt #wwenxt #smackdown #moneyinthebank #wwemitb #mtb #MARIAHMAY #MARIAHMAYNXT #blakemonroe #johncena #cenapipebomb #Johncenapromo #smackdown #britishbulldogs #britishbulldog #brocklesnar #ajlee #ajleereturns #wweraw #wrestlepalooza #aew #aewallout #wwewrestlepalooza #espn #wweonespn #zackryder #zackryderreturns #johncenasfinalmatch #SNME #WWESNME #CENA #CENAFINALMATCH - WWE SNME + John Cena's Final Match Preview - Smackdown Recap - Insane Ciampa vs Dragonuv US Title Match - John Cena memories - AI Slop Bucket - This week in wrestling and more! X: @owp2019 Instagram: @owp2019 Meta: www.facebook.com/ourwrestlingpodcast Twitch: www.twitch.tv/ourwrestlingpodcast Rumble: rumble.com/c/c-7660138 Youtube(sucks): www.youtube.com/channel/UCTcCUQMd…iew... Disclaimer - Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for fair use; for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

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En este WWE SmackDown Review analizamos un episodio cargado de acción y tensión rumbo a Saturday Night's Main Event.Ilja Dragunov derrota a Tommaso Ciampa y se corona nuevo Campeón de los Estados Unidos en una lucha intensa y física.Además, Oba Femi lanza una seria amenaza a Cody Rhodes, calentando el ambiente de cara a su esperado combate este sábado.The Miz cae derrotado en una lucha bastante movida ante Jevon Evans, quien continúa ganando impulso en SmackDown.Para cerrar la noche, Rhea Ripley y Damian Priest vuelven a unir fuerzas para enfrentarse a Selena y Aleister Black en el main event de SmackDown, dejando claro que las rivalidades están más encendidas que nunca.Todo esto y mucho más, análisis, opiniones sin filtro y debate en 100% Wrestling Podcast.

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It's time for our official preview and predictions for tomorrow night's Saturday Night Main Event as John Cena competes for the final time. Will we get any surprise returns? We also answer listener emails and voicemails.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-wwe-podcast--2187791/support.

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.

This week as Zach returns to the fold the boys breakdown wrestling for the week. The 1 count is WWE where the masked man strikes again; this time against LA Knight. Knight's bad week compounded by tapping out to Gunther in the Last Time Is Now finals and attacked by the Vision on RAW. Drew McIntyre stays suspended but doesn't get away from Cody Rhodes on SmackDown. Nia Jax and Lash Legend destroy the women's tag division. Bron Breakker with another strong promo poking CM Punk. The boys make their Saturday Night's Main Event picks as well. The 2 count is AEW with the Continental Classic highlighted by Mike Bailey vs Kyle Fletcher. Hangman Page and Swerve Strickland team up to face the Opps. Babes of Wrath become the 1st ever AEW women's tag division. Darby Allin pulled from the Continental Classic. Eddie Kingston vs Samoa Joe for the AEW title. The 3 count is NXT with a review of NXT Deadline with some odds and ends to close the pod! Available on all audio podcast platforms. Listen Share Subscribe Repeat! Rate and review on Apple and Spotify! WWE AEW 49:40 NXT 1:30:41

This week i review ASE' Wrestling's 2 year Anniversary show. I break down each match and storyline coming out of the aftermath. Plus my thoughts on what i would like to see next with ASE'. Then I discuss Saturday Night's Main Event. I talk about Cena' s last match and the card while reviewing what happened on RAW, Smackdown, and NXT. Plus I even speak on Evolve as well. Finally i discuss AEW and all that went down this week with Winter Is Coming plus more.Sponsored ByPassDat Apparel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-inhaling-potnas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SmokeKind THCA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://smokekind.com/?ref=bobbie_lucas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sara Jay's CBDsUse Promo Code: BOBBIE To receive 10% off your order⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sarajaycbd.com/

In this deeply inspiring episode of *I'm An Artist, Not A Salesman*, host Luis Guzman sits down with Eddie Orengo, a name you might recognize from the ring, but a story you won't forget once you hear it. Known to WWE fans as a sharp, dependable referee on Monday Night Raw and Smackdown, Eddie shares the full arc of his journey—from a wrestling-obsessed kid in Newark, New Jersey, to standing in the center of the ring at Madison Square Garden, calling matches for legends like AJ Styles and John Cena.What makes this episode truly unforgettable is how raw and honest Eddie is about the grind behind the glamour. Before the lights and the live TV cameras, Eddie was setting up chairs at local indie shows, delivering oxygen tanks during the week, and sacrificing sleep to chase a dream most people told him was out of reach. It wasn't just about making it to the WWE—it was about proving he belonged there.Eddie walks us through:- What it was like to meet his father for the first time ever—at a wrestling match- His early days wrestling under the name El Bandido Jr.- Why he pivoted from performer to referee, and how that one decision changed everything- The phone call that changed his life and got him a tryout at the WWE Performance Center- What it felt like debuting at Madison Square Garden alongside wrestling royalty“I would've done anything to stay in this business,” Eddie shares. “Referee, cameraman, even setting up rings. If it kept me close to pro wrestling, I was in.”The conversation dives deep into how resilience, relationships, and self-awareness helped Eddie overcome the challenges of being overlooked because of his size, typecast in the indie scene, and dealing with the physical toll of wrestling in his early years. But perhaps most moving is Eddie's reflection on gratitude—for his mom, who raised him solo and told him to stay humble, and for his father, who gave him his first shot in the ring.There's also an insider's look into the business of being a WWE referee—how matches are timed to perfection, what it's like getting instructions mid-match from producers, and how the ref's role is far more than just counting to three. Eddie shares what it was like to ref one of the most culturally significant matches in recent memory: Bad Bunny vs. Damian Priest in Puerto Rico. The emotion, the crowd, and the personal pride of three Boricuas in the ring is something he'll never forget—and you'll feel it too.If you're a lifelong wrestling fan, a creative grinding toward your dream, or someone looking for a jolt of motivation, this episode is for you. Eddie's story isn't just about wrestling—it's about identity, legacy, and believing in yourself even when the odds say otherwise.*Other highlights in this episode include:*- Why John Cena gave Eddie a simple but powerful piece of career advice- What it's like to be around Triple H and how much the game has changed under his leadership- Behind-the-scenes insight on the Final Boss storyline with The Rock- The importance of staying mentally and physically ready—even when you're not in the spotlight- Why Eddie considers refereeing Damian Priest vs. Drew McIntyre in Scotland one of his most challenging matches- How he balances being a public figure with staying grounded at home, thanks to his wife and family*Final takeaway?* The dream isn't just to make it. The dream is to keep growing, keep learning, and always leave the door open for the next kid from Newark who wants to be part of something bigger than themselves.- Follow the podcast: Search *I'm An Artist, Not A Salesman* on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.- Subscribe on YouTube: Full video episodes drop weekly with behind-the-scenes clips and bonus segments.- Connect with Luis Guzman on Instagram and TikTok for more BTS moments and upcoming guest reveals.- Reach out with guest suggestions or collaborations via the podcast's official site or DM.

This week on The Golden Era Podcast, Jake and Joey relive the WWE Women's Division from the week of November 7, 2005 — a wild stretch of Ruthless Aggression chaos, iconic gear, and peak diva drama!

Kody, B Rob and Noah have a bone to pick with Netflix and Paramount battling for a hostile takeover of Warner Bros, the Usos are back together, and the Continental Classic rages on. We also discuss John Cena's unfortunate retirement tour, and predictions for his final match against Gunther.Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and make sure to follow us on socials! All of that and more can be found at http://www.fatalfourpod.comSupport the show and subscribe to the Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/fatalfourpod and for only $3 you'll get Ad Free episodes, bonus content, and access to the exclusive Discord. Or check out Fatal Four Plus! $5/mo gets you access to everything in the $3 tier, plus extra podcasts from the Fatal Four! New ad free bonus shows will drop monthly exclusive to the Fatal Four Plus tier.

This week as Zach returns back to the fold the boys breakdown wrestling for the week. The 1 count is WWE where the masked man strikes again; this time against LA Knight. Knight's bad week compounded by tapping out to Gunther in the Last Time Is Now finals and attacked by the Vision on RAW. Drew McIntyre stays suspended but doesn't get away from Cody Rhodes on SmackDown. Nia Jax and Lash Legend destroy the women's tag division. Bron Breakker with another strong promo poking CM Punk. The boys make their Saturday Night's Main Event picks as well. The 2 count is AEW with the Continental Classic in full swing highlighted by Mike Bailey vs Kyle Fletcher. Hangman Page and Swerve Strickland team up to face the Opps. Babes of Wrath become the 1st ever AEW women's tag team champions. Darby Allin pulled from the Continental Classic. Eddie Kingston vs Samoa Joe for the AEW title. The 3 count is NXT with a review of NXT Deadline with some odds and ends to close the pod!Available on all audio podcast platforms. Listen Share Subscribe Repeat! Rate and review on Apple and Spotify!WWEAEW 49:40NXT 1:30:41

This week as Zach returns back to the fold the boys breakdown wrestling for the week. The 1 count is WWE where the masked man strikes again; this time against LA Knight. Knight's bad week compounded by tapping out out to Gunther in the Last Time Is Now finals and attacked by the Vision on RAW. Drew McIntyre stays suspended but doesn't get away from Cody Rhodes on SmackDown. Nia Jax and Lash Legend destroy the women's division. Bron Breakker with another strong promo poking CM Punk. The boys make their Saturday Night's Main Event picks as well. The 2 count is AEW with the Continental Classic in full swing highlighted by Mike Bailey vs Kyle Fletcher. Hangman Page and Swerve Strickland team up to face the Opps. Babes of Wrath become the 1st ever AEW women's tag team champions. Darby Allin pulled from the Continental Classic. Eddie Kingston vs Samoa Joe for the AEW title. The 3 count is NXT with a review of NXT Deadline with some odds and ends to close the pod!Available on all audio podcast platforms. Listen Share Subscribe Repeat! Rate and review on Apple and Spotify!WWEAEW 49:40NXT 1:30:41

The boys prepare to bid farewell to childhood hero John Cena this weekend at Saturday Nights Main Event. Will he quit when faced against Gunther, or will he win and walk away from this business heroically. Cody prepares to fight Oba Femi at SNME and a banger tag match is planned with AJ Styles and Jevon Evans. Both Bron Breakker and Solo Sikoa stand out this week showing off their promo prowess while Logan Paul officially joins the Vision. Over in AEW the Babes of Wrath are crowned the first Women's Tag Champs, Kyle Fletcher has a 5 star classic with Speedball and Eddie Kingston fails in his title match against Samoa Joe.WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT PRO WRESTLING?

This week as Zach returns back to the fold the boys breakdown wrestling for the week. The 1 count is WWE where the masked man strikes again; this time against LA Knight. Knight's bad week compounded by tapping out to Gunther in the Last Time Is Now finals and attacked by the Vision on RAW. Drew McIntyre stays suspended but doesn't get away from Cody Rhodes on SmackDown. Nia Jax and Lash Legend destroy the women's tag division. Bron Breakker with another strong promo poking CM Punk. The boys make their Saturday Night's Main Event picks as well. The 2 count is AEW with the Continental Classic in full swing highlighted by Mike Bailey vs Kyle Fletcher. Hangman Page and Swerve Strickland team up to face the Opps. Babes of Wrath become the 1st ever AEW women's tag team champions. Darby Allin pulled from the Continental Classic. Eddie Kingston vs Samoa Joe for the AEW title. The 3 count is NXT with a review of NXT Deadline with some odds and ends to close the pod!Available on all audio podcast platforms. Listen Share Subscribe Repeat! Rate and review on Apple and Spotify!WWEAEW 49:40NXT 1:30:41

Hey gang! This week on the show we talk about this masked man fiasco that is happening in the WWE and how we think the last Cena match will go. We also run down the 2001 Vengeance show and the Smackdown that followed as well as all of the normal segments you know and love. Cheers!

The last time is now. Join Taran in a mini episode where he breaks down this weekends Saturday Night's Main Event and John Cena's farewell. 

WREDS #857 – Tres fases de Opa! En este nuevo episodio de WREDS, Dennis (Cancún) y Nico (Hamburgo) se adentran en el mundo del wrestling y repasan todo lo más destacado de los últimos días. Wir sprechen über die den Sieger des „The Last Time Is Now“-Tournaments, Smackdown, RAW und Saturday Nights Main Event mit John Cena letztem (?) Match. Natürlich werfen wir auch einen Blick auf AEW und das Continental Classic und den aktuellen Bieterwettkampf zwischen Netflix und Paramount um Warner Brothers Discovery! Zum Start berichtet Dennis aber selbstverständlich über die bisherigen Erlebnisse (Teil 3) seit der Ankunft in den USA vorletzte Woche Montag. Und natürlich gibt es auch wieder 2 Stories auf unserer Reise zu „OpaMania 50„: Was was sind die „Tres fases de Opa“ (3 Stages of Opa) und was passiert, wenn man seinem Vater einen Fallschirmsprung schenkt? Viel Spaß! :) WWE PPV Tippspiel – Hier anmelden (KLICK) AEW PPV Tippspiel – Hier anmelden (KLICK) // (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); // ]]> Download: (Rechtsklick -> „Ziel speichern unter“) WREDS #857 – Tres fases de Opa

The RAWDOWN boys discuss all of the news coming out of RAW and Smackdown and get you caught up on all of the news happening inside and outside the ropes in WWE. Everything is on the table. This is just the tip of the iceberg with all of the stories and news going on in the WWE. Let's talk about it and everything else in the WWE Universe! WWE RAW, WWE Smackdown, NXT... It's all there! Come get your best weekly fix for all things WWE on The RAWDOWN, right here at The Turnbuckle Tavern! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT, SHARE, & CLICK THE BELL! TELL A FRIEND ABOUT US! Go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern to join our Patreon for only $2.99/mo! 

WWE's John Cena Farewell Tour has been satisfactory: #AGREE or #DISAGREE?Has the John Cena Farewell Tour been satisfying?Heel Turn at Elimination ChamberHighlights and LetDowns of the TourSaturday Night's Main Event PredictionsWWE Saturday Night's Main Event will make the final stop this weekend for the John Cena Farewell Tour, stopping in Washington DC for his last in-ring wrestling match against Gunther, the winner of the Last Time Is Now Tournament.We're excited to welcome one of the most creative and influential figures in the history of professional wrestling, Vince Russo! Vince's creative mind helped influence the infamous Attitude Era, as well as some of the most memorable moments in WCW history. Vince joins us to discuss the entirety of John Cena's final run. We discuss all major events, including his heel turn at Elimination Chamber, defeating Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania to become WWE Champion for a record-breaking 17th time, and his version of the Pipe Bomb. We discuss his feuds and matches along the way, including his final confrontation with CM Punk, his classic against AJ Styles, his series of matches with Cody Rhodes and Dominik Mysterio, and getting squashed against Brock Lesnar.We also discuss the booking of the Last Time Is Now tournament. Did it succeed in creating moments and stars under Cena's name power? Was Gunther the right decision or should someone else have gotten the spot?We debate the successes, the failures, and if the final run was satisfying enough for wrestling fans.Finally, we preview Saturday Night's Main Event. Should John Cena win or lose his final match?You do not want to miss this episode of the Lazy Booking Podcast, and join the conversation LIVE!S/P: Specialized Physical Therapy | specializedphysicaltherapy.com

Let's lay the Smackdown on the other podcasts Is this a no makeup rule Cody coulda just told Aldis It's Happy Gilmore I rather Rea talk to Priest Piledriver Position Oba gonna beat Cody cuz of Drew B Fab gonna flip Rowan is taller Gunther good promo Cena Finals Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Episode 195 the 3 guys review WWE Raw, Smackdown, AEW Dynamite, AEW Collison, post Thanksgiving, and more! We are on prowrestlingtees.com if you want to help and support us click the link below: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/thepwfan Follow us on any of our socials below: https://twitter.com/ThePWFan https://www.instagram.com/thepwfan/?hl=en

Welcome back to Ringside with Em! In this episode, I welcome my first guest, Julia Kirk, wrestling content creator and my best friend, to the show! We go through full recaps of SmackDown, NXT, and Raw, our favorite matches of the week, some of our role models within the professional wrestling industry, answer some exciting questions, and more. I hope you enjoy this episode of Ringside with Em, and continue to join me on my journey from the top rope! Ringside with Em is a production of Birthplace Studios at Springfield College. More information about SC's student podcast club can be found at scstudentmedia.com/wscb-birthplace-studios/.

Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson discuss Iowa State's dominant road win over previous No. 1 Purdue. They boys talk about the rapid development of the roster, as well as preview the Cy-Hawk matchup and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WWE began its run though the winer with a true rarity as SmackDown finally besting Raw -- and Getting Over is here to break it all down. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini tackle a retirement wave ready to wash through WWE [6:40] before The Main Event [20:05] covers long-term plans for Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre and what's ahead for LA Knight after getting demolished by The Vision. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [50:30] dives into the latest involving IYO SKY & Rhea Ripley, Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair, the Kabuki Warriors, Stephanie Vaquer, Carmelo Hayes, The Usos and Judgment Day before "The Silver King" and "Vintage" bring back The Last Word [1:31:30] on sound drops, college football and holiday food.EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/GETTINGOVER | Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!

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Join SP3 for our WWE NXT Deadline 2025 Review breaking down the latest NXT PLE ft. Oba Femi vs Ricky Saints for the NXT Championship. Leave your thoughts on this PLE and review in the live chat and comments section. Like, share, superchat and subscribe to support! #WWENXT #NXTDeadline #Deadline #ObaFemi #SNME #CodyRhodes #RickySaints #JeVonEvans #KendalGrey #SolRuca #KelaniJordan #JordynneGrace #TNA #AAAWelcome 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

It's time to talk this week in WWE. We now know who will face John Cena in his final match, Gunther. Cody Rhodes attacks Drew McIntyre in his car, Jade continues her mean streak, Bron Breakker cuts his best promo to date on Raw and much more as we head towards Saturday Night's Main Event this weekend.GO AD-FREE AT Patreon.com/WWEPodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-wwe-podcast--2187791/support.

In this special announcement, I give a direct, time-sensitive reminder to you: it's the final week to submit contributions for the 2025 House of #EdTech SmackDown! With only two submissions so far, I encourage you to send in your favorite EdTech tips, tools, prompts, and resources from the past year. Participate by sending a voice message through the website or the House of EdTech hotline. Voicemail Website Hotline: 732-903-4869 House of #EdTech is one of the only (if not the only) education podcasts that consistently offers a platform for listener contributions and I celebrate the long-standing community that has grown around more than a decade of episodes. I don't care if you're a longtime or a new listener... join in, revisit past SmackDowns, and help strengthen the connected educator community as the show heads into 2026.

Filling in for Amanda, Daniel Rushi reviews WWE SmackDown that aired December 4th, 2025.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-wwe-podcast--2187791/support.

Justin LaBar reacts to Gunther officially becoming the final opponent for John Cena by winning the The Last Time is Now Tournament on Smackdown. He also breaks down the other big stories coming out of 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.

Solomonster reviews WWE Smackdown with the Finals of the John Cena "Last Time Is Now" tournament and it went the way we all thought it would.  But Gunther hasn't just promised to beat Cena, he says he's gonna tap him out.  Can you imagine?  You spend 20 years telling kids to never give up, only to give up in your final match.  Plus, Cody Rhodes gets an NXT opponent for SNME, and they're still DESPERATELY waiting for Bianca Belair to return.***Follow Solomonster on X (formerly Twitter) for news and opinion:http://x.com/solomonsterSubscribe to the Solomonster Sounds Off on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSolomonster?sub_confirmation=1Become a Solomonster Sounds Off Channel Member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jcg7mk93fGNqWPMfl_Aig/join

This podcast is made possible by the generous contributions of our MaxFun Members! This December to be a Member, it's a great time to help this show continue for as little as $5 a month. Just go to maximumfun.org/join.Lindsey Kelk is back, fresh off of seeing Survivor Series live in San Diego! The rest of the team made due with watching the show on ESPN's terrible app.Response to the last Premium Live Event of the year has been mixed, but there were still things worth looking into: John Cena's final match on a PLE ended in Dominik Mysterio winning back the Intercontinental Title with the help of a returning Liv Morgan. Just please tell the WWE pre-show team to stop mentioning Dom's IRL wife, okay?The women once again had the better of the two War Games match, between Iyo's antics and Rhea's star power. But let's give a shoutout to Bron Breakker for not only getting the win for his team, but also setting the stage for his first World Title match against CM Punk in January.And once we've discussed all the wrestling, it's time to light a candle and bid fond farewell to Punk's beloved pup, Larry. The Three CountLindsey put over CM Punk's first of many RomCom appearances.Danielle put over Seattle legend Lash LegendHal put over Jey Uso throwing a lil tantrum.Keep up with this show all week long on instagram, tiktok and bluesky.This show was produced by Julian Burrell for Maximumfun.org