Podcasts about Turnbuckle

Phil celebrates the New York Knicks winning the 2026 NBA championship after a 53 year drought. Also an announcement about the upcoming 14th edition of the Turnbuckle Throwbacks Anniversary show as well some wrasslin' news. The post Turnbuckle Throwbacks 520: An Orange & Blue-A-Torial! appeared first on Shining Wizards Network.

The week we are joined by The Ace of the Tavern, Acefield Retro and Colton! Join us as we ask will MJFs third reign be lengthy, or will this be another "hot potato" title reign; did the blood and hardcore aspects of the El Grande Americano mask vs mask match cheapen the traditional Lucha aspects of the match; and does Cope and Cage holding the AEW tag team championships elevate the tag division or is it just a short term veteran spotlight? It's going to be a fun week here at The Tavern, so to make sure you do not miss anything, go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!

Vinny discusses the release of psychological horror film Mr. Reset and The Society of Turnbuckle & Bone on WRAM.

It's Thursday, and you know what that means! It is time to walk through those Tavern doors and order up a round of professional wrestling coverage from The Two Bad Chads! This week we talk AEW and all the happenings of the week! Make sure you go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!

The week we are joined by Tanner from Kicking Out Pod! Join us as we ask was it right for MJF to call out Malachi Black by name on Ariel Helwani; is Double or Nothing the second biggest AEW PPV; and who makes a bigger impact if they would return to AEW: Britt Baker or Mercedes? It's going to be a fun week here at The Tavern, so to make sure you do not miss anything, go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!

On The Latest Instalment of the Turnbuckle Arms Michael poses the latest question: Should wrestling come together to counter WWE Wrestlemania in Saudi?

The week we are joined by Jordan from Chick Foley and The MVP Marco! Join us as we ask what is the worst move in professional wrestling history; is the John Cena Classic a genius creative move that elevates storylines, or just another championship added for the sake of having more belts; and should AEW continue producing action figures, or is it time to end the line altogether given the layoffs at Jazwares? It's going to be a fun week here at The Tavern, so to make sure you do not miss anything, go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!

The week we are joined by Ella Jay! Join us as we ask is it good business to ask top talent to restructure their contracts, or is TKO destroying the locker room culture by doing this; where should Xavier Woods & Kofi Kingston land following their WWE exits; and will bringing in Hunter Selby as director of shot production and design help or hurt the WWE product? It's going to be a fun week here at The Tavern, so to make sure you do not miss anything, go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!

The week we are joined by The MVP Marco and The Ace Of The Tavern, Acefield Retro! Join us as we ask what specific changes must AEW make to restore the 'must-see' feel of Forbidden Door; which of the WWE releases, if any, are a "must sign" for AEW; and which of the new WWE call-ups will be the first to win a championship? It's going to be a fun week here at The Tavern, so to make sure you do not miss anything, go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!

The week we are joined by The RAWDOWN Boys: MVP Marco and JBugZ! Join us as we ask did this year's WrestleMania lack authenticity, or are fans just nostalgic; should another company challenge WrestleMania weekend with a competing show; and was TKO right to say they have control creative—or should that stay behind the scenes ? It's going to be a fun week here at The Tavern, so to make sure you do not miss anything, go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!

On this episode, Phil breaks down both nights of Wrestlemania 42. Darby Allin is your new AEW world champion. Then, Phil has some choice words for ESPN analyst and longtime sports columnist Rob Parker after his recent tirade about pro wrestling. The post Turnbuckle Throwbacks 519: On The Island Of Irrelevancy appeared first on Shining Wizards Network.

Host Michael asks the hard hitting question as we discuss the TKO/WWE Partnership

The week we are joined by Tanner from Kicking Out Pod and Seth from The Chick Foley Show! Join us as we ask is Pat McAfee and Jelly Roll the worst celebrity involvement in wrestling history; should Darby Allin win the world title on the AEW Dynamite after Dynasty; and should Kevin Knight have won the TNT Championship? It's going to be a fun week here at The Tavern, so to make sure you do not miss anything, go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!

The week we are joined by The Ace Of The Tavern, Acefield Retro and Colton! Join us as we ask is this new media trained or the old rebellious Tony Khan better for AEW; WWE making ticket price a story: good or bad; and is Pat McAfee the right choice to pair with Randy Orton? Who would you pick? It's going to be a fun week here at The Tavern, so to make sure you do not miss anything, go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!

Phil revisits his favorite Wrestlemania, Wrestlemania 2 which debuted 40 years ago this week. The post Turnbuckle Throwbacks 518: What The World Has Come To… 40 Years Later! appeared first on Shining Wizards Network.

The week we are joined by Travis from Wicked Bitter! Join us as we ask is it too early to bring back John Cena to host WrestleMania; would The Bloodline be better, worse, or the same if they reunite; and has WWE leaned too heavy on Shield call backs since they debuted making them not as impactful? It's going to be a fun week here at The Tavern, so to make sure you do not miss anything, go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!

The week we are joined by Stew and Becs from Stew World Order! Join us as we ask will Oba Femi lose any steam if Brock Lesnar wins; who should have turned heel: Cody or Randy; and is Jey Uso going to have the final say on who wins between Punk and Roman? It's going to be a fun week here at The Tavern, so to make sure you do not miss anything, go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!

The week we are joined by Tanner from Kicking Out Pod! Join us as we ask is the juice worth the squeeze with Ronda Rousey; is it the right move to immediately put Ospreay with Mox; and who does that leave for MJF next; and should AEW stick to the Hangman stipulation? If not, how do they get out of it without contradicting their booking philosophy? It's going to be a fun week here at The Tavern, so to make sure you do not miss anything, go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!

Hitting The Turnbuckles very own Fiona talks NWA, Sobriety, Inside the Ropes and More!Be sure to follow Fiona here: https://x.com/trixilixFollow Wombreezy here: https://x.com/WombreezyFollow Bodyslam here: https://x.com/bodyslamnetBe sure to visit Bodyslam.Net for the latest Breaking News!

The Black Rasslin' Podcast return to discuss the Afroman case, Randy Orton making Cody Rhodes bleed, those Ricochet tweets, Roman Reigns calling CM Punk old, ASÉ Wrestling this weekend, and much more. TAP IN! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/4Bpo6FWg1-Y Become a BRPatreon member: www.patreon.com/blackrasslin The Black Rasslin' Podcast Theme is produced by Anikan & Vader. www.instagram.com/anikanandvader Subscribe to The Black Rasslin' Podcast: YouTube: youtube.com/c/blackrasslin Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/blackrasslinIT Spotify: bit.ly/blackrasslinSP Google Podcasts: bit.ly/blackrasslinGP SoundCloud: @black-rasslin-podcast

The week we are joined by The Ace Of The Tavern, Acefield Retro and Rawdown's JBugZ! Join us as we ask outside of talent being groomed to be future top talent, who are the most untapped mid-card talent in WWE and AEW; does AEW launching an international streaming service mean they're preparing for life beyond their current deal, or just global expansion; and with the median age of this years WrestleMania main event performers being 43 years old, is the top of WWE's card too old, or is 43 the new 33? It's going to be a fun week here at The Tavern, so to make sure you do not miss anything, go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!

The week we are joined by The Ace Of The Tavern, Acefield Retro and our very own Colton! Join us as we ask will Danhausen be a hit in WWE; did the Hangman VS MJF match need a stipulation to make it matter; and Is the creation of Android Inoki ethical, and is this a sign of things to come? It's going to be a fun week here at The Tavern, so to make sure you do not miss anything, go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!

The week Snead and Ace go two-wide for a great debate! Join us as we ask would WWE be in a better or worse spot if Vince never sold; if Hangman Page loses and is permanently barred from challenging for the AEW World Championship, does that truly close the door on him as a top babyface protagonist — or would the only viable path back to the title require a heel turn that justifies going back on the stipulation; and does WWE's decision to place DUDE Wipes branding directly onto Dominik Mysterio's ring gear represent a natural evolution of modern sponsorship integration under TKO, or does blending corporate partnerships with character presentation introduce new challenges for maintaining performer identity and audience immersion? It's going to be a fun week here at The Tavern, so to make sure you do not miss anything, go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!

The week we are joined by Tanner from Kicking Out Pod! Join us as we ask should AEW run house shows in the US; outside of the Trios Championships, what is the biggest weak spot in AEW's current creative; and you can choose 4 talent (male or female) currently on the AEW roster to carry AEW in the 2030's, who are you choosing? It's going to be a fun week here at The Tavern, so to make sure you do not miss anything, go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!

The week we are joined by The Rawdown's own, JBugz! Join us as we ask is it a good idea to do a blackout of WrestleMania broadcasts in Vegas; was it the right move for Matt Cardona to make a WWE return; and who will be the next 3 AEW tag champions? It's going to be a fun week here at The Tavern, so to make sure you do not miss anything, go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!

AJ Styles retires at WWE Royal Rumble after losing to Gunther in a shocking match that ended the career of The Phenomenal One. WWE Royal Rumble AJ Styles retirement has the wrestling world reacting. The WWE Royal Rumble 2026 delivered one of the most emotional moments in wrestling history as AJ Styles retired following a brutal loss to Gunther. Fans across the wrestling community are reacting to AJ Styles' retirement, calling it the end of an era in WWE. In Turnbuckle Talk Episode 460 we break down the AJ Styles vs Gunther Royal Rumble match, AJ Styles retirement reaction, AJ Styles WWE career highlights, and a full AJ Styles career retrospective from TNA, NJPW, and WWE. We discuss: AJ Styles vs Gunther full Royal Rumble moment AJ Styles retirement reaction from fans AJ Styles, WWE championship history, AJ Styles best matches in WWE, TNA, NJPW, What AJ Styles retirement means for WWE moving forward AJ Styles retirement at Royal Rumble is being called one of the most shocking WWE moments in recent history. Share your favorite AJ Styles moments and your reaction to AJ Styles retiring at the Royal Rumble. #AJStyles #WWERoyalRumble #RoyalRumble #WWE #Gunther #AJStylesRetirement #WrestlingNews #WWEHighlights #WrestlingCommunity

WrestleMania streaming blackout? WWE geo-restriction controversy? Fans blocked from watching near the venue? In Turnbuckle Talk Episode 461, we break down the potential fallout if WWE limits WrestleMania access within a set mile radius — and why this could ignite massive backlash across the WWE Universe. What happens when The Showcase of the Immortals becomes the hardest event to watch? We analyze the rumored WWE policy that could prevent WrestleMania from being streamed, aired, or viewed near the host city, and how it may impact Peacock streaming, WWE media rights, watch parties, local businesses, piracy risks, and VPN workarounds. Is this a bold move to drive ticket sales… or a PR disaster in the making? In this episode: How a WrestleMania blackout could hurt WWE fans The impact on Peacock, streaming rights, and media partners Why geo-blocking may increase illegal streams and VPN usage The economic hit to local watch parties and businesses Historical sports blackout rules compared to WWE Why this could become one of the biggest WrestleMania controversies ever If you follow WWE news, WrestleMania updates, and wrestling business decisions, this is a conversation you don't want to miss. Could WWE accidentally make WrestleMania the most pirated event of the year? #WrestleMania, #WWE, #WWENews, #WrestlingNews, #PeacockWWE, #WWEStreaming, #WrestleManiaBlackout, #WWEControversy, #WWEFans, #ProWrestling, #WWENetflix

The week we are joined by The Ace Of The Tavern, Acefield Retro and our very own Colton! Join us as we ask Is CM Punk/Roman Reigns the best option to main event WrestleMania 42 in Vegas; did the Saudi Rumble quell anxiety of having WrestleMania there or make it worse; and is AJ Styles really retiring? It's going to be a fun week here at The Tavern, so to make sure you do not miss anything, go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!

The week we are joined by Ella Jay! Join us as we ask what WWE brand should Powerhouse Hobbs debut on; can TNA take the #2 spot, and will AJ Styles retire after the Royal Rumble and should he? It's going to be a fun week here at The Tavern, so to make sure you do not miss anything, go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!

WWE just made one of its most embarrassing digital mistakes ever — and the internet noticed immediately. In this video, we break down the viral WWE AI image fail that has taken over social media and wrestling news feeds. What was meant to be a cutting-edge promotional graphic turned into a worldwide controversy when fans spotted a shocking error created by artificial intelligence. You'll discover: • What the WWE AI image mistake really was • How fans exposed the error in minutes • Why the image went viral across X, Instagram, and Reddit • WWE's response to the backlash • How AI is changing wrestling promotion forever • The danger of relying on artificial intelligence in sports entertainment As WWE continues experimenting with AI technology, this moment may become a turning point in how wrestling companies use automation, digital art, and promotion. Is this just a harmless mistake… or the beginning of a bigger problem for WWE and the future of wrestling media?

The week we are joined by Tanner from Kicking Out Pod! Join us as we ask should Trey Miguel be signed to AEW or is he too much of a liability; who make a bigger impact, Rascalz in AEW or Hobbs in WWE; and of the latest AEW signings, who are you most excited about? It's going to be a fun week here at The Tavern, so to make sure you do not miss anything, go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!

The week we are joined by The Rawdown's own, JBugz! Join us as we ask will Drew McIntyre hold the world title until WrestleMania; should AEW add an on-screen GM; and will Chris Jericho hold the TNA world championship in 2026? It's going to be a fun week here at The Tavern, so to make sure you do not miss anything, go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!

The week we are joined by The Ace Of The Tavern, Acefield Retro and our very own Colton! Join us as we ask will Saudi pay for Stone Cold Steve Austin to wrestle and if so, who does he wrestle; will MJF hold the AEW Championship until All In; and does Bron Breakker losing his first title match clean hurt or help his rise? It's going to be a fun week here at The Tavern, so to make sure you do not miss anything, go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!

The week we are joined by Seth and Jordan from The Chick Foley Show and Goal Line! Join us as we ask did WWE botch John Cena's retirement; is AEW in a doom spiral or irrelevancy; and why do you think viewership is down for professional wrestling? It's going to be a fun week here at The Tavern, so to make sure you do not miss anything, go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!

Phil ends the year old school Throwbacks style inviting a few close friends and even family for some holiday cheer and of course some wrestling chat. The shindig wouldn't be complete without a holiday road report from our roaming reporter Matt Squires! Hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas with a happy and blessed new year! The post Turnbuckle Throwbacks 517: Seasons Meetings! appeared first on Shining Wizards Network.

The week we are joined by Tanner from Kicking Out Pod and Travis from Wicked Bitter! Join us as we ask has modern wrestling shifted too far toward an athletic focus and away from storytelling, or is that necessary to keep the industry moving forward and alive; what is more likely to happen- LA Knight becoming world champion or going to AEW; and if you had the pencil, who would be the next 4 AEW men's world champions? It's going to be a fun week here at The Tavern, so to make sure you do not miss anything, go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!

The week we are joined by The Tavern's own Acefield Retro and Colton! Join us as we ask will TNA's AMC TV deal positively or negatively affect AEW; did Survivor Series prove WWE cares more about making shows look huge than actually telling fresh stories; and with Sting proving how strong an AEW retirement can look, does Chris Jericho risk a flatter ending if he finishes up in WWE instead? It's going to be a fun week here at The Tavern, so to make sure you do not miss anything, go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!

The week we are joined by The Rawdown's own JBugz! Join us as we ask should Roman Reigns have another title run given his limited appearances in 2024 & 2025; is there enough story going into War Games or is it built solely on big names; and was it the right move for Samoa Joe to beat Hangman at AEW Full Gear? It's going to be a fun week here at The Tavern, so to make sure you do not miss anything, go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!

Mongo and Emily are joined by Adam from Hitting the Turnbuckle to break down the 2025 AEW Continental Classic. We go over the current standings in both the Gold and Blue leagues, including big wins from Kevin Knight, Kyle Fletcher, PAC, Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, and Konosuke Takeshita. We break down the biggest surprises so far, upcoming matchups like Knight vs Fletcher and Mox vs Claudio, and highlight the breakout stars you need to watch. At the end we had some fun fantasy booking our own C2 with talent from every company and shared why we made our picks. If you want to catch up on all the drama, shockers, and stories in the Continental Classic, this episode has you covered. For a full episode archive (AD FREE) and exclusive content visit CWKPOD.COM  Make sure and follow the show and leave us a 5 Star Frog Splash of a review!  Be sure to Follow us on all of our socials @CruisingwithKayfabe on Facebook and Instagram, @ItsMongo and @CruisingWithKayfabe_Emily on TikTok.  Visit Dubby Energy at https://www.dubby.gg/discount/Mongo?ref=TokPgWhTYa3YrX and use promo code "MONGO" to save 10% on all orders all the time!  Special Thanks to friends of the show the Undone for letting us use their song Miss Fortune! Now available to stream or purchase on Apple, Amazon Music & Spotify.  For more information visit https://wearetheundone.com/ and make sure to give them a follow!

The week we are joined by Tanner from Kicking Out Pod! Join us as we ask is it time for Mox to be overtaken as leader of Death Riders; does Chris Jericho's comments on TNA/AEW taint his contributions to AEW? And does this telegraph him leaving the company; and what can AEW do in 2026 to make sure they remain as the number two promotion? It's going to be a fun week here at The Tavern, so to make sure you do not miss anything, go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!

The show opens with a tribute to the great announcer Bob Caudle who sadly passed away earlier this week. Phil breaks down all things current including his trip to the “Big Event” convention and meeting The Great Muta! If that wasn't enough for ya, Phil is then joined by friend and game creator S.T. Patrick who talks about an amazing wrestling game he created “The Square Circle” A Sports Simulation... The post Turnbuckle Throwbacks 516: Giving Thanks In “The Squared Circle” appeared first on Shining Wizards Network.

The week we are joined by The Rawdown's own JBugz! Join us as we ask who should be the one to face John Cena for his last match and should the match take place at a joint NXT show; what 3 NXT talent should be featured on SNME; and did AEW go too far by introducing the National Championship ? It's going to be a fun week here at The Tavern, so to make sure you do not miss anything, go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!

The week we are joined by The Tavern's own Colton and Ace! Join us as we ask Is Logan Paul the piece that finally makes The Vision matter, or is WWE forcing a brand fit that won't last; Is Seth Rollins becoming one of wrestling's great "what if" stories, or have injuries stopped being a real setback in an era where stars never truly disappear; and If WWE approached AEW for a cross-promotional deal to feature Edge at Cena's farewell show, would saying yes make AEW look progressive or weak? It's going to be a fun week here at The Tavern, so to make sure you do not miss anything, go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!

Recording with new air pods, Phil brings back a review of the WWF's “Wrestling Classic” from forty years ago November 7th 1985. The post Turnbuckle Throwbacks 515: 40 Years Later…Still A Classic appeared first on Shining Wizards Network.

This past week, Phil pays homage to one his favorite heroes the “American Dream” Dusty Rhodes, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the greatest promo ever done the famous “Hard Times” promo. Plus clips leading up to and the actual promo itself. The post Turnbuckle Throwbacks 514: “Hard Times” 40 Years Later appeared first on Shining Wizards Network.

The week we are joined by Jordan from GOAL LINE and The Chick Foley Show! Join us as we ask between WWE and AEW what wrestler is the most long overdue of a world title reign; is it more beneficial or a detriment to storytelling when a wrestler holds multiple titles at the same time in a promotion; and Is a one year non-compete after a firing too far, or if the contract is signed its fair game? It's going to be a fun week here at The Tavern, so to make sure you do not miss anything, go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!

The week we are joined by Tanner from Kicking Out Pod (KOP)! Join us as we ask who should the first inaugural AEW Women's Tag Team Champions be; who says “I Quit” at WrestleDream; and was it the right decision to bring back Jurassic Express? It's going to be a fun week here at The Tavern, so to make sure you do not miss anything, go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!

The week we are joined by JBUGZ from Rawdown and Travis from Wicked Bitter! Join us as we ask Is it best to have your top stars a special attraction(limited appearances) or be apart of the show in a major role weekly; is AEW and WWE really as different as the tribalistic fans want you to think; and who is more likely to turn heel first: Jey Uso or Iyo Sky? It's going to be a fun week here at The Tavern, so to make sure you do not miss anything, go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!

We go 3-wide this week with The Two Bad Chads and Colton! Join us as we ask is this a true resurgence built by TNA, or a borrowed identity propped up by WWE that could collapse overnight; are open challenges the best vehicle for creating new stars quickly, or do they devalue matches that should be saved for big stages; and six years in, is AEW still the genuine alternative it set out to be, or has it become the very thing it tried not to be? It's going to be a fun week here at The Tavern, so to make sure you do not miss anything, go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!