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WWE Unpacked — your weekly look at everything happening in WWE!Join Kenan and the Westling is Awesome team as we break down the biggest stories, matches, moments and talking points from the past week in WWE.

Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau pay tribute to former AEW star "The Butcher" Andy Williams and Cody Rhodes' dog Pharaoh following their passings this past week and discuss the latest round of releases from WWE developmental before breaking down Sunday Night's Main Event. They talk Trick Williams regaining the United States Championship, the return of Bronson Reed and if he has world champion potential, the bizarre booking of Cody Rhodes and why a heel turn probably isn't imminent, Bayley's status with WWE after being back on Raw and if she'll ultimately re-sign (if she hasn't already), and more!

Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL and Official Dick Lazer. Use code TAVERN for 20% off at GFUEL.com and DickLazers.com. Episode 211 of Wrestling Tonight begins with the passing of Andy "The Butcher" Williams at 48. We look back at Andy Williams' career as a founding guitarist of Every Time I Die and his transition into professional wrestling as The Butcher in AEW, as well as the tributes from those who worked alongside Andy Williams in both wrestling and music. We also remember "Superstar" Bill Dundee, the Memphis Wrestling legend who passed away at 82. WWE Sunday Night's Main Event saw Randy Orton defeat Cody Rhodes, while Bron Breakker vs. Oba Femi ended without a decisive winner following the return of Bronson Reed. Trick Williams also regained the United States Championship from Baron Corbin to begin a second reign. AAA Triplemanía 34 takes place across two nights in Las Vegas and Mexico City. Rey Mysterio faces Omos on Night 1 with Omos' status in AAA at stake, while Dominik Mysterio defends the AAA Mega Championship against El Grande Americano on Night 2. We preview both cards and the WWE crossover surrounding the weekend, including an AAA World Tag Team Championship match on SmackDown and the subsequent open challenge at Triplemanía. On WWE Raw, Bayley returned during Lyra Valkyria's Money in the Bank qualifier, helping Sol Ruca advance before attacking Lyra Valkyria after the match. Bron Breakker also qualified for Money in the Bank, while WWE's Mexico City schedule continues with Roman Reigns vs. Penta and Chad Gable vs. Dragon Lee set for Raw. Netflix VP Gabe Spitzer says WWE has "hit every metric" Netflix hoped for since the partnership began, pointing specifically to international performance as an area of growth. We examine those comments, what Netflix is saying about its relationship with WWE and what can actually be measured publicly about the partnership. Meanwhile, WWE Worlds Collide has distributed 10,149 tickets compared with 8,501 for AEW All Out ahead of the two events running in the Chicago area on September 26. We look at the numbers and the important differences between the two events as WWE and AEW compete for the same market on the same day. Also discussed: John Cena's assessment of his 2025 heel turn, Malakai Black becoming PROGRESS Men's World Champion, WWE's latest round of NXT departures and Triangle of Madness defending the Artist of Stardom Championships. Episode 211 covers the latest across WWE, AEW, AAA, NXT, PROGRESS and Stardom, along with the wrestling world remembering Andy Williams and Bill Dundee.  

Trick Williams wins the United States Championship; Isaiah Broner wins the Pan-AfriKan World Diaspora Champion, Jade, Michin and B-Fab pay homage to TLC in win on Sunday Night's Main Event, Billy Dixon calls it a career in the main event of ASE Wrestling's This Is It and more!

andy Orton defeated Cody Rhodes in Cody's hometown — and now we have to ask: what's next for this rivalry?We're breaking down ALL the fallout from Sunday Night's Main Event, WWE SmackDown and tonight's Monday Night Raw on this live episode of Squared Circle Radio!Orton finally gets one over on Cody, but why couldn't Cody pull the trigger when it mattered most? With Cody getting some surprising boos in his hometown and fans continuing to rally behind Randy Orton, could Hell in a Cell be the only way to finally settle this rivalry?Plus, does the shocking return of Bronson Reed mean The Vision is still alive? Who was Paul Heyman talking to on the phone — does it actually matter?We'll also react to Trick Williams winning the United States Championship from Baron Corbin, the possibility that Johnny Gargano's emotional SmackDown speech was more than just a hometown moment and CM Punk vs. Sami Zayn being made official for next Friday?Join Chris Belcher for authentic WWE opinions, predictions, analysis and debate from a fan's perspective. Subscribe and turn on notifications for weekly WWE Raw and SmackDown coverage, live post shows, breaking news, classic wrestling discussions and premium live event predictions.

Sean Ross Sapp (@SeanRossSapp) review's tonight's Sunday Night's Main Event PLE. including: -Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton Butchers passing Bronson Reed returns Bill Dundee's passing -Bron Breakker vs. Oba Femi -Lil' Yachty vs. Baron Corbin (if Yachty lasts five minutes, Trick Williams vs. Baron Corbin for the United States Championship will be added to the Sunday Night's Main Event card) -Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, and Tatum Paxley vs. Jade Cargill, Michin, and B-Fab in a Six-Woman Tag Team Match EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fightful Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! A MUST HAVE for wrestling fans! Watch all WWE shows with one Netflix subscription, and save HUNDREDS on AEW PPV events with a MYAEW subscription! 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! Buy two months of BlueChew Gold, and get the third for FREE with promo code FIGHTFUL! Visit BlueChew.com, code FIGHTFUL!

Highlights of the show include: Li'l Yachty vs. Baron Corbin, Trick Williams winning back his United States Championship, Bron Breakker vs. Oba Femi, Bronson Reed returns, Charlotte Flair, Tatum Paxley, & Alexa Bliss vs. The Baddies (Jade Cargill, B-Fab, & Michin),Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton in the main event. If you are a WWE fan that wants to stay up-to-date with all things pro wrestling, this is the perfect wrestling podcast for you! WWE fans get all the WWE highlights, WWE news and more! #wwe #wwenews #wrestling #wwesnme #wwehighlights CONNECT WITH DENISE SALCEDO ON SOCIAL MEDIA! Tik Tok: https://www.youtube.com/denisesalcedo Twitter: https://twitter.com/_denisesalcedo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_denisesalcedo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denisesalcedovideos Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/denisesalcedo Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/hollywooddenisesalcedo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Monday Night Wars enter an emotional and pivotal new week as Wrestling War Zone returns. On episode 164, JT & Chad break down WWF Raw is War and WCW Monday Nitro from October 6, 1997, just one night after WWF Badd Blood. Raw opens under tragic circumstances as the WWF pays tribute to Brian Pillman, who had passed away just one day earlier. While the ten-bell salute and Jim Ross-narrated tribute video provide a respectful remembrance of Pillman, the WWF also makes the highly controversial decision to conduct a live satellite interview with his grieving widow, Melanie Pillman. Vince McMahon questions Melanie about Brian's cause of death, possible painkiller use, their five children, and how she plans to support her family as a single mother — an uncomfortable and exploitative segment that became one of the most infamous promotional decisions in WWF history. JT & Chad discuss the disgusting nature of putting Melanie on live television while she was still processing the sudden death of her husband, and contrast it with the otherwise heartfelt tribute WWF presented for Pillman that evening. From there, the fallout from Badd Blood begins immediately. Shawn Michaels, Triple H and Chyna continue pushing boundaries as their alliance moves closer to officially becoming D-Generation X, while tensions with Bret Hart and the Hart Foundation continue to explode. After his shocking debut inside Hell in a Cell, Kane makes his first appearance on Raw, destroying Matt & Jeff Hardy as Paul Bearer promises that his monster is coming for The Undertaker. Meanwhile, Stone Cold Steve Austin continues battling WWF management for the right to return to the ring and makes his demand clear: another shot at Owen Hart and the Intercontinental Championship. Over on Nitro, WCW also pays tribute to Pillman before returning to the escalating war between the nWo and WCW. Hollywood Hogan turns his attention toward Roddy Piper and their upcoming steel cage match at Halloween Havoc, while the looming presence of Sting continues to haunt the nWo. The in-ring action also delivers Eddie Guerrero defending the Cruiserweight Championship against Ultimo Dragon, Curt Hennig battling Chris Benoit for the United States Championship, Booker T taking on Jeff Jarrett, DDP challenging Disco Inferno, and more as WCW builds toward Halloween Havoc. JT & Chad discuss: • WWF and WCW remembering Brian Pillman • The fallout from Badd Blood and the first Hell in a Cell • Kane's first night on Raw and Paul Bearer's warning to The Undertaker • Shawn Michaels, Triple H & Chyna moving closer to D-Generation X • Steve Austin demanding his return match against Owen Hart • Bret Hart vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley • Hogan, Piper, Sting and the nWo's road to Halloween Havoc • Eddie Guerrero vs. Ultimo Dragon • Curt Hennig vs. Chris Benoit • Which company delivered the stronger show on October 6, 1997 The Attitude Era is beginning to take shape before our eyes while WCW and the nWo remain on top of the wrestling world. Join JT & Chad as Wrestling War Zone continues its week-by-week journey through one of the most fascinating periods in wrestling history.   WWF Raw is War October 6 1997, Melanie Pillman interview, WCW Nitro October 6 1997, Monday Night Wars, WWF vs WCW 1997, Wrestling War Zone podcast, Kane Raw debut, Kane 1997, Brian Pillman tribute, Brian Pillman 1997, Stone Cold Steve Austin 1997, Owen Hart 1997, Shawn Michaels 1997, Triple H 1997, D Generation X beginnings, Bret Hart 1997, Hart Foundation 1997, Hollywood Hogan 1997, Roddy Piper 1997, Sting 1997 WCW, nWo 1997, Halloween Havoc 1997, Eddie Guerrero 1997, Chris Benoit vs Curt Hennig, WCW Nitro review, WWF Raw review, Attitude Era, classic wrestling podcast, wrestling history

The WWE brings a new main event to Atlanta, Georgia with several hometown heroes competing in the ring. The feud between Trick Williams and Baron Corbin has reached a new low and with the involvement of Trick's manager, multi-platinum rapper and producer, Lil Yatchy the stage was set. If the Atlanta rapper could last 5 minutes in the ring with Baron Corbin, then Trick Willams would challenge Corbin for the United States Championship, but if he doesn't, then Trick would never get a shot to reclaim his title. In a battle for the “future of WWE”, “The Ruler” & the 2026 King of the Ring, Obi Femi goes one on one with another hometown hero, “The Mad Dog” Bron Breakker. In 6 woman tag team match, the team of Tatum Paxley, Alexa Bliss & “The Queen” Charolette Flair take on B-Fab, Michin & “The Storm” Jade Cardgill. In the main event, “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes returns home to take on his old friend and mentor “The Viper” Randy Orton in a rematch of their Wrestlemania 42 championship fight.

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BONUS EPISODE: Trick Williams joins Battle ahead of Sunday Night’s Main Event in Atlanta. Trick talks about training Lil Yachty for his five-minute challenge against Baron Corbin, why getting the United States Championship back means everything to him, the legacy of NXT 2.0, and what it means to see kids showing up to WWE events dressed just like him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WWE United States Champion Baron Corbin speaks to Adam Barnard ahead of this weekend's Sunday Night's Main Event about his match with Lil Yachty, his WWE return, the Championship win, and rewriting his legacy.Special thanks to 10th Ward Barbershop - Proudly serving the historic 10th Ward in Lawrenceville and surrounding areas, 10th Ward Barbershop is a full service barbershop offering quality haircuts, beard trims, and hot shaves. Schedule your appointment with Finn Balor and Corey Graves' favorite barbershop today.Host/Executive Producer: Adam BarnardAdditional Production/Narration: Sam KreppsEngineer: Carl PannellIntro Music: Carl PannellOutro Music/Musical Accompaniment: EnrichmentInstagram/X/Threads: @thisisgoober 

WWE Sunday Night's Main Event is here, and Ryan Gray is joined by a rotating crew of special guests to break down the entire card! Richie Mars joins Ryan to dive into the deeply personal showdown between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton, as two men with nearly 20 years of history finally collide. Steve Riddle stops by to preview a battle of WWE's future as two absolute powerhouses, Oba Femi and Bron Breakker, go head-to-head. Matt Ferrell breaks down the unique Five-Minute Challenge between Baron Corbin and Lil Yachty, with Trick Williams' United States Championship hopes hanging in the balance. Plus, Mike Rossi joins Ryan to preview the huge six-woman tag team match featuring Jade Cargill, Michin & B-Fab taking on Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss & Tatum Paxley. Ryan and the crew discuss the stories, stakes, potential outcomes and make their official predictions for WWE Sunday Night's Main Event! Check out the complete NoSo Network WWE Sunday Night's Main Event Preview!

Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL and Official Dick Lazer. Use code TAVERN for 20% off at GFUEL.com and DickLazers.com. Episode 205 of Wrestling Tonight begins in Japan, where Ryohei Oiwa defeated Yuya Uemura in a 35-minute final to win G1 Climax 36 and cap off a tournament that increasingly felt like NJPW finally committing to its new generation. We break down Oiwa's path from qualifying for the tournament to becoming G1 champion, the significance of a final four featuring Oiwa, Uemura, Yota Tsuji and Callum Newman, and Oiwa's decision to follow TMDK mentor Zack Sabre Jr. by taking his IWGP Heavyweight Championship opportunity at King of Pro Wrestling in October rather than waiting for Wrestle Kingdom. Before then, Yota Tsuji must defend against Hirooki Goto at Destruction in Kobe, while Jeff Cobb is suddenly back in NJPW and aligned with Gedo's Unbound Corp after confronting former United Empire stablemate Callum Newman. The G1 weekend also produced one of the strangest moments of the year when an AI recreation of the late Antonio Inoki appeared at Ryogoku, addressed Hiroshi Tanahashi and led the crowd through the traditional "1, 2, 3, dah!" We discuss the uncomfortable contrast of NJPW spending the weekend successfully pushing Oiwa, Uemura, Tsuji and Newman as its future while simultaneously using artificial intelligence to recreate its deceased founder, as well as MJF's social media exchange with Oiwa over their respective headlocks and Oiwa inviting him to enter the 2027 G1. We then head to GCW Homecoming, where former WWE wrestler Joe Gacy, now Joseph Sawyer, ended Atticus Cogar's 266-day reign to become GCW World Champion with assistance from the returning Drake Younger. Drake's appearance immediately generated controversy because of the statements and affiliations that surrounded the end of his WWE tenure, leading to a public apology the following night. Brett Lauderdale then explained his decision to give Drake another opportunity by revealing that Younger helped save his life during Lauderdale's battle with opiate addiction in 2012 and took him to his first Narcotics Anonymous meeting. We look at both the legitimate reasons for the backlash and the deeply personal reason Lauderdale believes Drake deserves a second chance. On the WWE side, Chelsea Green's cracked orbital bone has unexpectedly created one of SmackDown's more interconnected women's stories. Nick Aldis gave Green 30 days to be medically cleared rather than immediately stripping her of the WWE Women's Championship, while Mickie James praised Green's emotional promo as one of the greatest she has seen. Nia Jax and Lash Legend have already targeted the injured champion, Tiffany Stratton came to Green's defense and that decision later contributed directly to Stratton losing the Women's United States Championship to Jacy Jayne and Fatal Influence. We also look at the growing possibility of LA Knight challenging Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship at Money in the Bank in New Orleans, with AJ Styles publicly arguing that Knight has never been more ready to become world champion. Roman's September title defense is also being built through WWE-owned AAA, where La Parka has advanced to face Penta while Rey Fenix defeated El Fiscal on Raw to reach the semifinals of the tournament determining Roman's challenger in Mexico City. That integration is interesting, but it also highlights the continuing disconnect in AAA's presentation when Mega Champion Dominik Mysterio can regularly lose on WWE television while AAA is simultaneously being used to produce challengers for WWE's world champion. Plus, AEW has reached the quarterfinals of the Continental Challenge Cup with Nigel McGuinness fighting through an injury to face Hechicero, Jon Moxley meeting Jay White, Orange Cassidy facing Kyle O'Reilly and Claudio Castagnoli renewing his rivalry with Eddie Kingston as the tournament moves toward Glasgow and the All In final at Wembley. We also discuss Grayson Waller taking aim at CM Punk and the NXT locker room, and TNA bringing Lockdown back for the first time since 2016 while attaching the bizarre stipulation that Leon Slater's entire 298-day X-Division Championship reign will be erased from company history if he loses to Cedric Alexander.

Howse, Voice & OG Tony discuss all the fallout from the August 14, 2026 edition of WWE SmackDown, including TWO championship changes, CM Punk and Kevin Owens getting personal, and Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton completely losing control in Boston!

WWE SMACKDOWN REVIEW – 14 DE AGOSTO 2026Esta noche en 100% Wrestling Podcast analizamos todo lo sucedido en WWE Friday Night SmackDown desde el TD Garden en Boston, Massachusetts. Una noche marcada por nuevos campeones, defensas titulares y una promo muy personal entre CM Punk y Kevin Owens.

Howse & Voice welcome back Pluggo to IYH!Wrestling content creator Pluggo returns after spending SummerSlam weekend in Minneapolis! Pluggo joins Howse & Voice to share his experiences covering SummerSlam, what it was like on the ground in Minnesota, and his biggest takeaways from the weekend.

WWE SummerSlam 2026 delivered some great matches—but the booking left plenty to criticize. Liv Morgan retained her Women's World Championship, while Trick Williams lost the United States Championship to Baron Corbin in only six minutes, killing his momentum. Finn Balor also got lost in the No. 1 Contender chaos, while Kevin Owens returned and immediately jumped ahead of the SmackDown roster. Oba Femi defeated Brock Lesnar and appeared to receive the torch, but is WWE really ready to push Oba to the moon? CM Punk beat Cody Rhodes after Randy Orton's RKO interference, while Punk's risky moonsault attempt raised questions. The Bella Twins turning on Paige was predictable, Nick Aldis was made to look foolish, Danhausen was embarrassed, and Chelsea Green's title win raises questions about whether she's truly being pushed or simply used as a transitional champion. On the positive side, Penta vs. Chad Gable was one of the night's best matches, while Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins delivered another classic. Was SummerSlam a great show with terrible booking, or are fans being too critical?

Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL and Official Dick Lazer. Use code TAVERN for 20% off at GFUEL.com and DickLazers.com. Episode 201 is headlined by our complete review of WWE SummerSlam 2026 as we're joined by JBugz from Rawdown to break down both nights of WWE's biggest event of the summer. From CM Punk retaining the Undisputed WWE Championship and Oba Femi defeating Brock Lesnar inside Hell in a Cell to Kevin Owens' shocking return, Chelsea Green becoming Interim Women's Champion, Chad Gable finally capturing his first singles championship, and Roman Reigns defeating Seth Rollins to retain the World Heavyweight Championship in the final chapter of their legendary rivalry, we cover every major match, surprise and storyline coming out of Minneapolis. We begin with Night 1, discussing Liv Morgan's successful Women's World Championship defense against Iyo Sky after her first title defense in roughly 100 days, LA Knight, Solo Sikoa and Royce Keys defeating Jacob Fatu and The Usos, Gunther submitting Nick Aldis in his first match back after three years, and Fatal Influence picking up the victory before The Bella Twins shocked everyone by turning on Paige. We also break down CM Punk's dramatic title defense over Cody Rhodes following Randy Orton's surprise return, the controversy surrounding the Night 1 main event, and Oba Femi defeating Brock Lesnar inside Hell in a Cell before receiving Lesnar's public endorsement as the future of WWE. Next, we shift our attention to Night 2 as Kevin Owens made his long-awaited in-ring return following neck surgery and immediately earned an Undisputed WWE Championship opportunity by winning a surprise Fatal Four-Way over Sami Zayn, Finn Bálor and Gunther. We also discuss Baron Corbin capturing the United States Championship from Trick Williams, Chelsea Green winning the Interim WWE Women's Championship in a chaotic Ladder Match, Danhausen defeating Dominik Mysterio in the Human Monies on a Pole Match, Chad Gable finally winning his first WWE singles championship by defeating Penta for the Intercontinental Championship in front of his hometown crowd, and Roman Reigns retaining the World Heavyweight Championship over Seth Rollins in an emotional 33-minute main event that ended with one final Shield fist bump between the longtime rivals. From there, we discuss Triple H's post-show comments, the Randy Orton factor heading into the Undisputed WWE Championship picture, Kevin Owens immediately becoming CM Punk's next challenger, what Roman Reigns' victory means after finally closing the book on his rivalry with Seth Rollins, Oba Femi's continued rise as one of WWE's biggest stars, what the weekend accomplished creatively, where WWE succeeded, where it fell short, and what SummerSlam means for the road ahead. Be sure to support the show and join our Patreon for just $2.99 a month at Patreon.com/TheTurnbuckleTavern for exclusive content. Follow us on social media @TurnbuckleTavern for all the latest updates. Until the following week, when we wine and dine with you kings and queens, stay out of the alley and away from the pork and beans. Good luck and good speed.

WWE's biggest party of the summer has arrived in Minneapolis, Minnesota and is a 2 night extravaganza. Night 1 kicked off with a six man tag team match as The Bloodline, Jimmy & Jey Uso along with “The Samoan Werewolf” Jacob Fatu took on the team of “The Megastar” LA Knight, Solo Sokia & Royce Keys. Liv Morgan defends the Women's World Championship against the 2026 Queen of the Ring, Iyo Sky. Fatal Influence, Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley & Lainey Reid take on the Bella Twins, Nikki & Brie and Paige. “The Ring General” Gunther goes one on one with the SmackDown General Manager, Nick Aldis who makes his in ring debut for the WWE after not wrestling in over 5 years. The WWE Championship is on the line as “The Best in the World” CM Punk defends against “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes. In the first main event, the final chapter in the Obi Femi / Brock Lesnar feud comes to a head inside “Hell in the Cell”. Night 2 kicked off with what was originally supposed to be one on one match to determine of new number 1 contender for the WWE title. But it was quickly turned into a Fatal 4 Way match. Sami Zayn, Finn Balor, Gunther and the return of Kevin Owens all battled to see who would challenge the champion in the next match. Trick Williams defends the United States Championship against another returning superstar, Baron Corbin. After the injury to Rhea Ripley, WWE made the announcement that 5 women would compete in a ladder match to crown a new WWE Women's Champion. The 5 women were Chelsea Green, Lash Legend, “The Storm” Jade Cardgill, “The Queen” Charolette Flair and the WWE Women's United States Champion, Tiffany Stratton. Danhausen competes with “Dirty Dom” Mysterio in a “Human Monies on a pole match”. The Intercontinental Championship is up for grabs as Penta defends against the hometown hero, Chad Gable. In the second main event, a rivalry 14 years in the making, “The Tribal Chief” Roman Reigns put the World Heavyweight Championship on the line against his greatest rival and former teammate, Seth “Freakin” Rollins.

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Can you name any champion in WWE history that went longer without defending their title than Liv Morgan? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing David's newly released book, ‘Why Hulk Hogan Matters' (03:35), and whether it's a spiritual successor to David's last book, ‘The Squared Circle' (06:43). Following that, the guys give a brief review of 'AEW Dynamite' (12:46), focusing on Willow Nightingale's championship celebration (13:09) and the show-closing promo between Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay (16:23). Next, David and Kaz dive into their SummerSlam picks and predictions (27:57), starting with the Undisputed WWE Championship match between CM Punk and Cody Rhodes (31:10). After that, the guys move on to the Hell in a Cell match between Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar (40:24), the Women's World Championship match between Iyo Sky and Liv Morgan (43:16), the United States Championship match between Trick Williams and Baron Corbin (47:58), and the Intercontinental Championship match between Penta and Chad Gable (49:52). The show wraps up with David and Kaz giving their predictions for Gunther's grudge match against 'Smackdown' GM Nick Aldis (53:46), The World Heavyweight Championship match between Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins (58:17), the no. 1 contender match between Finn Balor and Sami Zayn (1:01:14), the Human Monies on a Pole match between Dominik Mysterio and Danhausen (1:02:45), the trios match with LA Knight, Solo Sikoa, and Royce Keys vs. the Bloodline (1:05:42), and the Interim WWE Women's Championship ladder match between Tiffany Stratton, Jade Cargill, Charlotte Flair, Chelsea Green, and a mystery opponent (1:08:18). Order David's book ‘Why Hulk Hogan Matters' here! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Host: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WWE finally books SummerSlam & all roads lead to ALL INafter AEW Redemption.ALL OUR LINKS: https://linktr.ee/KOTR_PodcastMERCHANDISE STORE: https://wrestle-addict-radio-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/kings-of-the-rings-podcast TWITTER (X): https://twitter.com/KOTR_PodcastINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kotr_podcast/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/KOTRPodcast/DISCORD: https://discord.gg/5ggSgjGeaR FOLLOW WRESTLE ADDICT RADIO: https://linktr.ee/wrestleaddictradioOFFICIAL WAR MERCHANDISE: https://wrestle-addict-radio-shop.fourthwall.com Beats by AO Baker of The Signature Move Show (00:00) Intro(04:40) AEW Redemption Review(11:05) Mike Santana joins NXT(16:05) WWE Radio on Sirius XM (23:05) WWE SummerSlam Preview(24:15) World Heavyweight Championship(35:45) Undisputed WWE Championship(39:35) Hell in a Cell(46:20) Interim WWE Women's Championship Ladder Match(52:15) Women's World Championship(58:00) Intercontinental Championship(01:02:15) Gunther vs Nick Aldis(01:08:30) United States Championship(01:13:40) Six Man Tag Match(01:15:40) Danhausen vs Dominik Mysterio(01:20:30) Sami Zayn vs Finn Balor(01:25:00) Six Women Tag Match(01:29:00) Crown It SummerSlam(01:34:15) Outro

WWE finally books SummerSlam & all roads lead to ALL INafter AEW Redemption.ALL OUR LINKS: ⁠https://linktr.ee/KOTR_Podcast⁠MERCHANDISE STORE: ⁠https://wrestle-addict-radio-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/kings-of-the-rings-podcast⁠ TWITTER (X): ⁠https://twitter.com/KOTR_Podcast⁠INSTAGRAM: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kotr_podcast/⁠FACEBOOK: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/KOTRPodcast/⁠DISCORD: ⁠https://discord.gg/5ggSgjGeaR⁠ FOLLOW WRESTLE ADDICT RADIO: ⁠https://linktr.ee/wrestleaddictradio⁠OFFICIAL WAR MERCHANDISE: ⁠https://wrestle-addict-radio-shop.fourthwall.com⁠ Beats by AO Baker of The Signature Move Show (00:00) Intro(04:40) AEW Redemption Review(11:05) Mike Santana joins NXT(16:05) WWE Radio on Sirius XM (23:05) WWE SummerSlam Preview(24:15) World Heavyweight Championship(35:45) Undisputed WWE Championship(39:35) Hell in a Cell(46:20) Interim WWE Women's Championship Ladder Match(52:15) Women's World Championship(58:00) Intercontinental Championship(01:02:15) Gunther vs Nick Aldis(01:08:30) United States Championship(01:13:40) Six Man Tag Match(01:15:40) Danhausen vs Dominik Mysterio(01:20:30) Sami Zayn vs Finn Balor(01:25:00) Six Women Tag Match(01:29:00) Crown It SummerSlam(01:34:15) Outro

WWE finally books SummerSlam & all roads lead to ALL INafter AEW Redemption.ALL OUR LINKS: https://linktr.ee/KOTR_PodcastMERCHANDISE STORE: https://wrestle-addict-radio-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/kings-of-the-rings-podcast TWITTER (X): https://twitter.com/KOTR_PodcastINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kotr_podcast/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/KOTRPodcast/DISCORD: https://discord.gg/5ggSgjGeaR FOLLOW WRESTLE ADDICT RADIO: https://linktr.ee/wrestleaddictradioOFFICIAL WAR MERCHANDISE: https://wrestle-addict-radio-shop.fourthwall.com Beats by AO Baker of The Signature Move Show (00:00) Intro(04:40) AEW Redemption Review(11:05) Mike Santana joins NXT(16:05) WWE Radio on Sirius XM (23:05) WWE SummerSlam Preview(24:15) World Heavyweight Championship(35:45) Undisputed WWE Championship(39:35) Hell in a Cell(46:20) Interim WWE Women's Championship Ladder Match(52:15) Women's World Championship(58:00) Intercontinental Championship(01:02:15) Gunther vs Nick Aldis(01:08:30) United States Championship(01:13:40) Six Man Tag Match(01:15:40) Danhausen vs Dominik Mysterio(01:20:30) Sami Zayn vs Finn Balor(01:25:00) Six Women Tag Match(01:29:00) Crown It SummerSlam(01:34:15) Outro

It's WWE SummerSlam season, and Ryan Gray is joined by a rotation of fellow wrestling fans to preview every match on the card! Ryan and Ibou discuss CM Punk vs Cody Rhodes for the WWE Championship at SummerSlam. Ryan and Ronzilla discuss Baron Corbin vs Trick Williams for the United States Championship at SummerSlam. Ryan and Ash discuss the 5-way Ladder Match for the WWE Women's Championship at SummerSlam. Ryan and Matt Ferrell discuss Seth Rollins vs Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship at SummerSlam. Ryan and Tony Richards discuss Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi inside Hell in a Cell at SummerSlam. Ryan and Seth discuss Gunther vs Nick Aldis at SummerSlam.  

Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL and Official Dick Lazer. Use code TAVERN for 20% off at GFUEL.com and DickLazers.com. Episode 195 is headlined by WWE Unreal Season 3 pulling back the curtain on one of the company's biggest creative decisions as Triple H reveals Bron Breakker was originally planned to win the 2026 Royal Rumble, the fallout from Saturday Night's Main Event at Madison Square Garden, growing speculation surrounding Tom Brady's WWE future, AEW's inaugural Redemption pay-per-view, and a dramatically reshaped G1 Climax 36 after four nights of tournament action. We begin in WWE with the fallout from Saturday Night's Main Event as CM Punk and Cody Rhodes preserved their SummerSlam Undisputed WWE Championship showdown after defeating Gunther and Sami Zayn in a controversial main event. We break down Nick Aldis' decisive involvement, why Gunther has every reason to feel robbed, and how WWE protected its SummerSlam main event while leaving unresolved issues between all four competitors. We also discuss Fatal Influence capturing the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship, Lyra Valkyria taking her rivalry with Bayley to an even darker place following a vicious post-match assault, Danhausen defeating JD McDonagh with memorable assistance from NBA Champion Karl-Anthony Towns, Trick Williams retaining the United States Championship over Laredo Kid, Oba Femi sending another warning to Brock Lesnar before Hell in a Cell, Roman Reigns closing the show alongside NBA Champion Jalen Brunson before a confrontation with Seth Rollins and Tyrese Haliburton, and why the celebrity-heavy closing segment made for an unusual ending after the night's biggest wrestling match had already concluded. We also examine the show's impressive Google Trends performance and how Madison Square Garden once again delivered one of the strongest Saturday Night's Main Event performances of the modern era. We then shift to WWE Unreal Season 3 as Netflix's behind-the-scenes series reveals Bron Breakker was originally scheduled to win the 2026 Royal Rumble before WWE changed course. We discuss Triple H's concerns over whether Breakker was ready for the pressure that comes with winning WWE's biggest annual match, whether fans would accept the push, and how Breakker's hernia injury the following night ultimately changed the trajectory of his WrestleMania season. We also examine John Cena's candid stories from his farewell tour, including why he refused to perform Rey Mysterio's 619 during his final match with AJ Styles at Crown Jewel, the handwritten introduction he personally gave Alicia Taylor honoring Styles' legendary career across TNA, NJPW and WWE, and why that unscripted tribute unexpectedly landed Cena in trouble with WWE management. We also discuss reports that Tom Brady and WWE are engaged in ongoing conversations following Brady's recent confrontations with Logan Paul at Fanatics Fest and the FIFA World Cup Final. We examine how Brady's relationship with Fanatics, his comments about potentially wrestling, and his ties to WWE could make an eventual appearance a realistic possibility. We also cover popular streamer N3on's public apology to Penta after accidentally livestreaming the Intercontinental Champion without his mask at Fanatics Fest, plus the latest legal development as Janel Grant's lawsuit against Vince McMahon and WWE officially moves into private arbitration. Over in AEW, we preview the inaugural Redemption pay-per-view from Montreal as the Bell Centre hosts its first-ever AEW pay-per-view event. We break down Kenny Omega defending the AEW World Championship against Kevin Knight, Kyle Fletcher defending the International Championship against Bandido, Mark Davis putting the National Championship on the line against Andrade El Ídolo, Adam Copeland and Christian Cage defending the AEW World Tag Team Championship against Claudio Castagnoli and PAC, Thekla defending the AEW Women's World Championship against Willow Nightingale, Hikaru Shida defending the TBS Championship against Maya World, Jon Moxley and Will Ospreay joining forces against The Young Bucks, Chris Jericho facing Tommaso Ciampa in a No Holds Barred Match, and the Rougeau wrestling dynasty celebration scheduled for the pre-show. From there, we head to AAA, where Rey Mysterio has officially launched the tournament to crown a new AAA Latin American Champion following El Hijo del Vikingo's injury. We discuss El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. becoming the first qualifier for the TripleManía 34 championship match, preview the remaining qualifying matches, and break down La Hiedra and Laredo Kid earning a AAA World Mixed Tag Team Championship opportunity against Lola Vice and Mr. Iguana as Verano de Escándalo rapidly approaches. Over in New Japan Pro-Wrestling, G1 Climax 36 has become even more unpredictable after four nights of tournament action. We recap Hirooki Goto's victory over IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Yota Tsuji, Yuya Uemura's career-defining upset of Zack Sabre Jr., Ren Narita shocking Callum Newman, Gabe Kidd rebounding after his opening-night loss, and then break down Night Four as Oleg Boltin scored a statement victory over Shingo Takagi, SANADA handed Tsuji another costly defeat, Jake Lee knocked off Goto to erase his undefeated record, and Konosuke Takeshita and Ryohei Oiwa continued their impressive tournaments. We examine why A Block has transformed into a five-way tie for first place while B Block remains just as competitive heading into the next round of matches. Plus, we preview the week ahead across professional wrestling, including Monday Night Raw featuring Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins face-to-face, Oba Femi confronting Brock Lesnar, Sol Ruca defending the Women's Intercontinental Championship against Raquel Rodriguez, and Joe Hendry and Danhausen's concert. We also preview AEW Dynamite, TNA Impact, WWE SmackDown, AEW Collision, AAA on Fox, NWA Powerrr, and continue looking ahead to SummerSlam as CM Punk defends the Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns battles Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship, Brock Lesnar collides with Oba Femi inside Hell in a Cell, Penta defends the Intercontinental Championship against Chad Gable, and several more blockbuster matches continue taking shape. Be sure to support the show and join our Patreon for just $2.99 a month at Patreon.com/TheTurnbuckleTavern for exclusive content. Follow us on social media @TurnbuckleTavern for all the latest updates. Until the following week, when we wine and dine with you kings and queens, stay out of the alley and away from the pork and beans. Good luck and good speed.  

This week on The Golden Era Podcast, Jake and Joey relive the WWE Women's Division from the week of April 10, 2006—one of the most memorable weeks of the Ruthless Aggression Era!

Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL and Official Dick Lazer. Use code TAVERN for 20% off at GFUEL.com and DickLazers.com. Episode 194 is headlined by the return of Saturday Night's Main Event to Madison Square Garden, CM Punk's candid comments about WWE's backstage culture, the surprise return of Baron Corbin, and the official start of NJPW's G1 Climax 36 as one of wrestling's biggest weeks of the summer unfolds. We begin in WWE, where CM Punk sat down with Stephanie McMahon for one of his most revealing interviews since becoming Undisputed WWE Champion. Punk discusses why he believes WWE needs to do a better job providing constructive feedback to its talent, why too many wrestlers care more about social media reactions than live crowd responses, and why both performers and producers share responsibility for developing the next generation. We also discuss Punk's praise for WWE's current leadership, why he hopes future wrestlers work fewer dates while making more money than previous generations, and his emotional reflections on winning the Undisputed WWE Championship in his hometown of Chicago. Plus, Punk explains why watching John Cena and AJ Styles retire has motivated him to continue wrestling at the highest level as he prepares for SummerSlam. We also preview Saturday Night's Main Event XLV, as WWE brings one of its most historic television franchises back to Madison Square Garden for the first time since 2007. We look at the show's rich history dating back to 1985, how it became one of the defining programs of wrestling's boom period, and why WWE continues embracing its classic presentation today. We also preview CM Punk and Cody Rhodes taking on Gunther and Sami Zayn, Bayley facing Lyra Valkyria, Danhausen battling JD McDonagh in a No Disqualification Match, the Bella Twins defending the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship, and Roman Reigns' appearance alongside 2026 NBA Champion Jalen Brunson at The World's Most Famous Arena. We also discuss the surprise return of Baron Corbin, who made his first WWE television appearance since his release at the end of 2024 by attacking Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams on SmackDown. Corbin laid out both men with End of Days before holding the United States Championship high above his head, immediately establishing himself as a new challenger. We also examine Corbin's run on the independent scene as Bishop Dyer, his MLW Tag Team Championship reign alongside Donovan Dijak, and his brief AEW appearance earlier this year before returning to WWE. Roman Reigns also had plenty to say following Monday's heated contract signing with Seth Rollins. After Rollins stood tall by delivering a Stomp on Raw, Reigns fired back on social media, claiming every major accomplishment of Rollins' career happened because of him while warning that The Bloodline could "end" him for the disrespect. We discuss the latest chapter in one of WWE's greatest rivalries and what it means heading into their World Heavyweight Championship match at SummerSlam. We also discuss the latest speculation surrounding Bayley's WWE future after Mercedes Moné once again fueled rumors with another social media tease. Following Bayley's Raw confrontation with Lyra Valkyria, Moné posted an hourglass GIF just weeks after sharing a WrestleDream graphic featuring herself against Bayley under her real name, Davina Rose. We discuss why fans continue to speculate about Bayley's future while emphasizing that there is currently no confirmation she is leaving WWE or signing with AEW. Over in AEW, one of the biggest stories isn't happening inside the ring but in the courtroom. Paramount Skydance's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery is facing a major legal challenge after a coalition of 12 state attorneys general filed a federal antitrust lawsuit seeking to block the merger. Led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, the states argue the deal would combine two of Hollywood's five largest studios, reducing competition while leading to higher prices, fewer theatrical releases, and less content. Paramount maintains the merger is pro-competitive, expects to receive final European Union approval on July 22, and is still targeting a September closing despite the lawsuit. We discuss why the case could have long-term implications for AEW, whose multi-year media rights agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery includes Dynamite on TBS, Collision on TNT, and streaming on Max. While nothing changes for AEW today and its current television deal remains fully intact, the lawsuit creates uncertainty surrounding the future ownership of AEW's broadcast partner and what that could mean whenever the company's next media rights negotiations begin. Over in AEW, the company heads to Boston riding significant momentum after Beach Break delivered its largest television audience in years. We break down Wrestlenomics reporting that Beach Break averaged 773,000 viewers, up 22 percent from the previous week while finishing No. 4 on cable in the key demographic. We also discuss Fightful Select's report that AEW officials were thrilled with both the television numbers and Kenny Omega versus MJF, along with confirmation that the match's memorable table spot paid tribute to Mick Foley's iconic Mankind bump. Looking ahead to Dynamite, Kenny Omega celebrates becoming a two-time AEW World Champion as AEW continues building toward Redemption later this month, while WrestleTix reports Boston ticket sales have climbed to 2,628 distributed. We also discuss Hangman Page's emotional return to AEW Collision after nearly four months away. Reflecting on his inability to ever challenge for the AEW World Championship again following his Revolution loss to MJF, Page made it clear he's turning his attention toward new goals, teasing future pursuits of Kevin Knight's TNT Championship and Kyle Fletcher's International Championship as he begins the next chapter of his AEW career. From there, we head to New Japan Pro-Wrestling, where G1 Climax 36 is officially underway. We recap opening night from Chicago as IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Yota Tsuji defeated Konosuke Takeshita in the main event to earn his first two tournament points alongside Jake Lee, Yuto-Ice, Hirooki Goto, Ryohei Oiwa, Aaron Wolf, OSKAR, Zack Sabre Jr., and Callum Newman. We discuss the early standings, Gabe Kidd's visa-related absence, the history and prestige of the G1 Climax, and preview another loaded weekend of tournament action. Plus, we preview the week ahead across professional wrestling, including AEW Dynamite featuring Kenny Omega's World Championship Celebration, NXT, AAA on FOX, AEW Collision, TNA Impact, the opening week of G1 Climax 36, Saturday Night's Main Event from Madison Square Garden, and everything else to watch across WWE, AEW, NJPW, TNA, AAA, and the NWA. Be sure to support the show and join our Patreon for just $2.99 a month at Patreon.com/TheTurnbuckleTavern for exclusive content. Follow us on social media @TurnbuckleTavern for all the latest updates. Until the following week, when we wine and dine with you kings and queens, stay out of the alley and away from the pork and beans. Good luck and good speed.  

The Snug Wrestling crew is back with a full WWE Night of Champions 2026 review, breaking down every major result, shocking moment, and championship fallout from one of WWE's biggest premium live events of the year. Sami Zayn shocked the WWE Universe by defeating Cody Rhodes and Gunther in a Triple Threat Match to become the NEW Undisputed WWE Champion. We're talking about what this means for Cody Rhodes, Gunther's future, and whether Sami Zayn is now the face of WWE heading into the next major storyline. We also discuss Oba Femi defeating Jey Uso in the King of the Ring Final, Iyo Sky beating Liv Morgan in the Queen of the Ring Final, Seth Rollins surviving Bron Breakker inside a steel cage, Trick Williams defending the United States Championship against Ricky Saints, and Tiffany Stratton retaining the Women's United States Championship against Jade Cargill. If you're looking for a WWE Night of Champions 2026 reaction, full results, wrestling podcast discussion, WWE championship breakdown, or live stream review, this episode is for you. TOPICS COVERED: • Sami Zayn wins the Undisputed WWE Championship • Cody Rhodes loses the title in a Triple Threat Match • Gunther's role in the WWE main event scene • Oba Femi beats Jey Uso to win King of the Ring • Iyo Sky defeats Liv Morgan in Queen of the Ring • Seth Rollins vs Bron Breakker Steel Cage Match reaction • Trick Williams retains the United States Championship • Tiffany Stratton defeats Jade Cargill • WWE Night of Champions 2026 full results • What comes next for WWE after Night of Champions? WHAT YOU'LL GET: A direct, honest, and entertaining wrestling podcast review from the Snug Wrestling crew. We break down the matches, winners, booking decisions, crowd reactions, title changes, and what these results mean for WWE storylines going forward. WHY THIS VIDEO MATTERS: WWE Night of Champions 2026 could reshape the entire championship picture. Sami Zayn becoming Undisputed WWE Champion changes the future of Cody Rhodes, Gunther, and the WWE main event scene. King of the Ring and Queen of the Ring also set up major opportunities for Oba Femi and Iyo Sky, while Seth Rollins vs Bron Breakker may have created one of WWE's next biggest rivalries. Join the conversation in the comments: Did WWE make the right call with Sami Zayn winning the Undisputed WWE Championship? Should Cody Rhodes have retained? Is Oba Femi ready for a world title push? Who had the best match at WWE Night of Champions 2026? LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more WWE reviews, wrestling podcasts, live reactions, AEW vs WWE debates, Monday Night Raw reviews, SmackDown reactions, NXT coverage, PLE predictions, and pro wrestling talk from the Snug Wrestling crew. Follow Snug Wrestling: X/Twitter: https://x.com/SnugWrestling Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snugwrestling/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@snugwrestlin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snugwrestlingg Merch/Website: https://tee.pub/lic/5RBm2m1Bhdo Business inquiries: snugwrestlingpod@gmail.com DISCLAIMER: This video is for entertainment, commentary, criticism, and discussion purposes only. All WWE footage, images, trademarks, logos, match names, and event names belong to World Wrestling Entertainment. Snug Wrestling is not affiliated with WWE. COPYRIGHT NOTICE: Any clips, images, or references used are intended under fair use for review, commentary, criticism, and educational discussion. All rights belong to their respective owners. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Highlights of the show include: Oba Femi defeating Jey Uso to become King of the Ring, Danhausen cursing Liv Morgan, Iyo Sky becoming Queen of the Ring, Tiffany Stratton retaining her Women's United States Championship against Jade Cargill with the help of Charlotte Flair and Chelsea Green, Trick Williams defeating Ricky Saints, Seth Rollins defeating Bron Breakker in a Steel Cage match and of course Sami Zayn finally becoming WWE Champion. WWE fans stay up-to-date with all of the WWE news and best of WWE highlights with Denise and Sancho. #wwe #wwenightofchampions #wrestling #wwenews #wwehighlights Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL and Official Dick Lazer. Use code TAVERN for 20% off at GFUEL.com and DickLazers.com. Episode 191 is headlined by a massive week across WWE, AEW, TNA Wrestling, and NJPW as Night of Champions, Forbidden Door, Slammiversary, and G1 Climax continue to take shape. We begin in WWE, where Sami Zayn's controversial actions as special guest referee have led to a WWE Championship Triple Threat between Cody Rhodes, Gunther, and Sami Zayn at Night of Champions. We break down the fallout and preview the rest of the card, including Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker inside a steel cage, the King and Queen of the Ring Finals, Trick Williams defending the United States Championship against Ricky Saints, and Tiffany Stratton facing Jade Cargill. Over in AEW, we discuss reports that multiple AEW, NJPW, and CMLL talents still don't know their Forbidden Door plans, Gabe Kidd's expected involvement, and the unique way the event continues to come together. We also preview a loaded card featuring Swerve Strickland vs. Will Ospreay, Mercedes Moné vs. Maya World, Kenny Omega vs. Zack Sabre Jr., Jon Moxley vs. Bandido, PAC vs. Shota Umino, and more. The women's division remains a major focus as Kris Statlander joins Hikaru Shida and Persephone in the first-ever Survival of the Fittest Match to crown a new TBS Champion following Willow Nightingale's injury. We also discuss Tony Khan naming Thekla, Kevin Knight, Kyle Fletcher, and Mercedes Moné among AEW's modern pillars. In TNA Wrestling, we examine the company's ongoing restructuring following the departures of Tommy Dreamer, Sami Callihan, and Tessa Blanchard. We discuss Matt Hardy's defense of TNA President Carlos Silva, the latest creative rumors involving Delirious, Eric Tompkins, and Road Dogg, and whether the promotion is entering a new era. We also preview Slammiversary, headlined by Mike Santana challenging Nic Nemeth for the TNA World Championship. Over in NJPW, Aaron Wolf and Yuto-Ice officially qualify for G1 Climax 36 as the tournament field continues to take shape. We discuss NJPW's continued investment in its next generation of stars and what it means for the company's future. Plus, Paul Heyman praises AEW's impact on wrestler compensation and the industry at large, Mystery Wrestling's Infinite Rumble sets a new fundraising record, Josh Barnett responds to Bully Ray's criticism of Jon Moxley, and we discuss why Moxley remains one of wrestling's most polarizing figures. Be sure to support the show and join our Patreon for just $2.99 a month at Patreon.com/TheTurnbuckleTavern for exclusive content. Follow @TurnbuckleTavern on social media for all the latest updates. Until the following week, when we wine and dine with you kings and queens, stay out of the alley and away from the pork and beans. Good luck and good speed.

It's WWE Night of Champions season, and a rotation of fellow wrestling fans joins Ryan Gray to preview every match on the card! Ryan and Richie Mars preview Tiffany Stratton vs Trick Williams for the Women's United States Championship at Night of Champions. Ryan and John Arsenio D'Amato preview Trick Williams vs Ricky Saints for the United States Championship at Night of Champions. Ryan and Seth preview Oba Femi vs Jey Uso for the King on the Ring at Night of Champions. Ryan and Kathy preview Iyo Sky vs Liv Morgan for the Queen on the Ring at Night of Champions. Ryan and Ibou preview Sami Zayn vs GUNTHER vs CM Punk for the WWE Championship at Night of Champions. Ryan and Richie Mars preview Seth Rollins vs Bron Breakker inside a Steel Cage at Night of Champions.

The Snug Wrestling crew is back with a full WWE SmackDown review and reaction breaking down one of the biggest cards of the week, headlined by Cody Rhodes vs Gunther in a commercial-free Undisputed WWE Championship Match with Sami Zayn as special referee. This episode focuses on the biggest moments, match results, storyline direction, and what WWE could be setting up next as the road continues through the King of the Ring Tournament, Queen of the Ring Tournament, and major title picture developments. We also discuss the growing buzz around Cody Rhodes, Gunther's dominant presence, Sami Zayn's role in the main event, Jey Uso's tournament run, Charlotte Flair vs Liv Morgan, and the latest movement in the WWE tag team and U.S. title scenes. Topics Covered • Cody Rhodes vs Gunther for the Undisputed WWE Championship • Sami Zayn as special referee and how he impacted the title match • Charlotte Flair vs Liv Morgan in the Queen of the Ring Tournament Semifinals • Jey Uso vs Je'Von Evans in the King of the Ring Tournament Semifinals • Damian Priest & R-Truth vs Talla Tonga & Tama Tonga for the WWE Tag Team Titles • Carmelo Hayes vs Ricky Saints in a U.S. Title No. 1 Contender's Match • WWE SmackDown results, highlights, reactions, and storyline fallout • What these matches mean for WWE's next premium live event • Cody Rhodes, Gunther, Jey Uso, Liv Morgan, Charlotte Flair, and more What You'll Get In this episode, the Snug Wrestling crew gives an honest, entertaining, and direct breakdown of WWE SmackDown this week. We talk about what worked, what missed, which wrestlers gained momentum, and which storylines WWE should push harder moving forward. Whether you are here for Cody Rhodes vs Gunther, the King of the Ring Tournament, the Queen of the Ring Tournament, or the latest WWE title scene updates, this review gives you the full conversation from a wrestling fan perspective. Why This Episode Matters This SmackDown had major implications for WWE's future. Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Gunther is a huge matchup with serious main event energy. Adding Sami Zayn as referee creates even more drama and raises questions about trust, fairness, and potential controversy. The tournament semifinals also put major names in the spotlight. Jey Uso vs Je'Von Evans could shape the future of the King of the Ring picture, while Charlotte Flair vs Liv Morgan adds another major chapter to the Queen of the Ring tournament. The tag title match featuring Damian Priest, R-Truth, Talla Tonga, and Tama Tonga brings more attention to the MFT storyline, while Carmelo Hayes vs Ricky Saints could decide the next major challenger in the United States Championship scene. If you follow WWE, SmackDown, Cody Rhodes, Gunther, Jey Uso, Liv Morgan, Charlotte Flair, Carmelo Hayes, Ricky Saints, or wrestling podcasts, this episode is built for you. Join the Conversation What was the best match on WWE SmackDown this week? Did Cody Rhodes vs Gunther deliver? Was Sami Zayn the right choice as referee? Who should win King of the Ring and Queen of the Ring? Should Carmelo Hayes or Ricky Saints be next in line for the U.S. Title? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let the Snug Wrestling crew know where you stand. Follow Snug Wrestling X/Twitter: https://x.com/SnugWrestling Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snugwrestling/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@snugwrestlin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snugwrestlingg Merch/Website: https://tee.pub/lic/5RBm2m1Bhdo Business inquiries: snugwrestlingpod@gmail.com   Subscribe for weekly WWE reviews, AEW talk, wrestling reactions, wrestling news, live streams, and pro wrestling podcast discussions. Disclaimer This video is for commentary, criticism, news, and entertainment purposes only. Snug Wrestling is not affiliated with WWE, AEW, TKO Group Holdings, or any wrestling promotion. All trademarks, names, images, and video clips belong to their respective owners. Copyright Notice Any media used is intended under fair use for commentary, criticism, review, and discussion. No copyright infringement is intended. #WWE #SmackDown #CodyRhodes #Gunther #WrestlingPodcast #SnugWrestling

In between fielding fan questions, Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau have a ton to talk about on this week's WrestleRant Radio including a full review of Backlash from last weekend and whether it was WWE's best premium live event of 2026 to date, if it felt less commercialized, Bron Breakker outgrowing The Vision, Trick Williams retaining the United States Championship, the polarizing fan response to Danhausen's shenanigans and why less is more, IYO SKY besting Asuka and what Asuka's legacy in WWE will be if this was indeed it for her, instant reaction to the announcement of a John Cena Classic, the ultimate issue with Roman Reigns continuing to retain the World Heavyweight Championship against Jacob Fatu, and much more. Plus, hear their early predictions for AEW's men's and women's Owen Hart Cup tournaments now that the brackets have been revealed and a preview of Saturday's first-ever MVP MMA event featuring Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano in the main event!

Dayo Adebola returns to Snug Wrestling for a full WWE Backlash 2026 review and pro wrestling podcast discussion covering the biggest results, shocking moments, and what they mean for WWE moving forward. In this episode, we break down Roman Reigns defeating Jacob Fatu to win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, Bron Breakker defeating Seth Rollins, Trick Williams retaining the WWE United States Championship against Sami Zayn, IYO SKY defeating Asuka, Danhausen and The Minihausens vs The Miz and Kit Wilson, and John Cena announcing The John Cena Classic. This WWE Backlash 2026 recap focuses on the matches, storylines, title changes, and future booking questions coming out of the show. Topics Covered: • WWE Backlash 2026 full review and results • Roman Reigns vs Jacob Fatu for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship • Bron Breakker defeating Seth Rollins • Trick Williams vs Sami Zayn for the WWE United States Championship • IYO SKY vs Asuka match reaction • Danhausen and The Minihausens vs The Miz and Kit Wilson • John Cena announces The John Cena Classic • WWE storyline reactions and future predictions • Pro wrestling news, debate, and podcast discussion • What WWE could be setting up next after Backlash 2026 What You'll Get In This Episode: A direct, match-by-match breakdown of WWE Backlash 2026, including reactions to the biggest wins, championship moments, and storyline developments. We discuss whether Roman Reigns reclaiming the WWE World Heavyweight Championship changes the future of WWE, what Bron Breakker's win over Seth Rollins means for his momentum, and how Trick Williams' United States Championship reign continues after defeating Sami Zayn. We also talk about the importance of IYO SKY defeating Asuka, the entertainment value of Danhausen and The Minihausens, and why John Cena announcing The John Cena Classic could become one of WWE's most talked-about stories. Why This Video Matters: WWE Backlash 2026 could shape the direction of WWE programming, championship feuds, and major premium live event storylines. With Roman Reigns, Jacob Fatu, John Cena, Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, Trick Williams, Sami Zayn, IYO SKY, Asuka, Danhausen, The Miz, and Kit Wilson all involved, this episode connects the biggest WWE moments to what fans should watch for next. This is a must-watch for fans searching for WWE Backlash 2026 review, Roman Reigns vs Jacob Fatu, John Cena Classic, WWE results, pro wrestling podcast, WWE reactions, and wrestling live stream discussion. Drop your thoughts in the comments: Did WWE make the right call with Roman Reigns defeating Jacob Fatu? Should Bron Breakker be next in line for a major title run? Are you excited for The John Cena Classic? Like, comment, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more Snug Wrestling episodes, WWE reviews, AEW discussions, pro wrestling debates, and live wrestling podcast content. Follow Snug Wrestling: X/Twitter: https://x.com/SnugWrestling Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snugwrestling/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@snugwrestlin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snugwrestlingg Merch/Website: https://tee.pub/lic/5RBm2m1Bhdo Business inquiries: snugwrestlingpod@gmail.com Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment, commentary, and discussion purposes only. All WWE names, events, trademarks, logos, footage, and references belong to their respective owners. Copyright Notice: No copyright infringement is intended. Any clips, images, or references used are for commentary, criticism, news reporting, and educational discussion under fair use. #WWEBacklash2026 #RomanReigns #JacobFatu #JohnCena #SethRollins #BronBreakker #TrickWilliams #SamiZayn #IYOSKY #Asuka #Danhausen #TheMiz #WWE #ProWrestling #WrestlingPodcast #SnugWrestling

Journalist Lee Sanders teams up with Anthony “Mish” Thomas of WRESTLING SOUP for a special WWE BACKLASH 2026 POST SHOW covering all the results, highlights, reactions, and fallout from WWE's first major Premium Live Event after WrestleMania 42!Roman Reigns battles Jacob Fatu for the World Heavyweight Championship in a Bloodline civil war that could reshape WWE forever. Did Jacob Fatu finally force Roman Reigns to acknowledge him? Plus, John Cena promised a history-making announcement that would “change the landscape” of WWE — did Cena actually deliver or leave fans scratching their heads?Mish Thomas and Lee Sanders break down all the biggest moments from WWE Backlash 2026 including Seth Rollins vs Bron Breakker, IYO SKY vs Asuka, Trick Williams defending the United States Championship against Sami Zayn, Danhausen revealing his mystery partner against The Miz & Kit Wilson, and all the backstage fallout, surprises, crowd reactions, and controversial booking decisions coming out of Tampa!WWE BACKLASH 2026 MATCH CARD:• Roman Reigns (c) vs Jacob Fatu – World Heavyweight Championship• Seth Rollins vs Bron Breakker• IYO SKY vs Asuka• Trick Williams (c) vs Sami Zayn – United States Championship• Danhausen & Mystery Partner vs The Miz & Kit Wilson• John Cena's “History-Making” WWE AnnouncementTHE RCWR SHOW with Lee Sanders and Wrestling Soup deliver live reactions, honest analysis, and unfiltered discussion covering everything WWE Backlash 2026.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rcwr-show-with-lee-sanders--1127880/support.

WWE SmackDown Go-Home Show Review Before Backlash | Gunther, Tiffany Stratton vs Kiana James YouTube Description Join the Snug Wrestling crew LIVE as we break down this week's WWE Friday Night SmackDown, the official go-home show before WWE Backlash. We're reviewing every major segment, match, storyline, and moment from SmackDown as WWE makes its final push toward this weekend's Backlash PLE. This live stream is focused on the biggest WWE SmackDown topics fans are searching for right now, including Gunther appearing on SmackDown, the WWE Women's United States Championship match, the six-woman tag team match featuring major WWE women's division stars, and the wild Gingerbread Man Funeral segment. If you're looking for a full WWE SmackDown review, Backlash preview, WWE live reaction, or a wrestling podcast breaking down the road to the next WWE premium live event, this is the place to be. Topics Covered Tonight • WWE Friday Night SmackDown review • WWE Backlash go-home show breakdown • Gunther appears on SmackDown • Final storylines before WWE Backlash PLE • WWE Women's United States Title Match • Tiffany Stratton vs Kiana James • Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs Fatal Influence • Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, and Lainey Reid on SmackDown • Gingerbread Man Funeral segment reaction • WWE creative direction heading into Backlash • Best and worst moments from SmackDown • Live fan reactions and wrestling chat WWE SmackDown Card Reviewed Gunther to appear The Snug crew discusses Gunther's appearance on SmackDown and what it could mean for WWE Backlash, the main event scene, and WWE's direction after this weekend's premium live event. WWE Women's United States Championship Match Tiffany Stratton vs Kiana James We review the Women's United States Title match, the in-ring action, the booking, and what this match means for both Tiffany Stratton and Kiana James moving forward. Six-Woman Tag Team Match Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs Fatal Influence We break down the six-woman tag match featuring Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, and Lainey Reid. The Snug crew gives live reactions to the match, the storylines, and how WWE is building the women's division on SmackDown. Gingerbread Man Funeral Yes, we're talking about it. The Snug crew reacts to the Gingerbread Man Funeral segment and discusses whether it worked, missed, or became one of the most talked-about moments of WWE SmackDown this week. What You'll Get From This Live Stream This is not just a quick recap. This is a full WWE SmackDown live review with honest reactions, wrestling analysis, storyline discussion, and fan interaction. The Snug Wrestling crew will talk about what worked, what didn't, what WWE is setting up for Backlash, and which moments could matter after the PLE is over. You'll get: • A complete SmackDown review • Backlash predictions and final thoughts • Match-by-match discussion • Segment reactions • WWE storyline analysis • Live wrestling podcast conversation • Viewer comments and fan debate • Honest opinions from the Snug Wrestling crew Why This WWE SmackDown Review Matters This episode of Friday Night SmackDown is important because it is the final show before WWE Backlash. Go-home shows are designed to create last-minute hype, confirm momentum, and give fans a reason to watch the premium live event. The Snug crew will discuss whether WWE successfully built excitement for Backlash or if the show left fans wanting more. With Gunther, Tiffany Stratton, Kiana James, Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, and Fatal Influence all part of the conversation, this SmackDown has plenty for WWE fans to react to. Whether you loved the show, hated the booking, or just want to talk wrestling with other fans, join us live and be part of the discussion. Join the Live Chat Drop your thoughts in the chat during the stream: • Did WWE deliver a strong SmackDown before Backlash? • Was Gunther's appearance effective? • Who impressed you most on the show? • Did Tiffany Stratton vs Kiana James deliver? • Are you excited for WWE Backlash? • What was the best moment of Friday Night SmackDown? Like the stream, subscribe to Snug Wrestling, and turn on notifications so you don't miss future WWE reviews, AEW discussions, wrestling live streams, PLE previews, post-show reactions, and weekly wrestling podcast episodes. Follow Snug Wrestling X/Twitter: https://x.com/SnugWrestling Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snugwrestling/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@snugwrestlin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snugwrestlingg Merch/Website: https://tee.pub/lic/5RBm2m1Bhdo Business inquiries: snugwrestlingpod@gmail.com Disclaimer This video is a wrestling review, reaction, commentary, and discussion stream. Snug Wrestling is not affiliated with WWE, AEW, TKO Group Holdings, or any professional wrestling promotion. All opinions expressed are for entertainment and commentary purposes only. Copyright Notice Any WWE-related names, logos, footage, images, or trademarks belong to their respective owners. This live stream is intended for commentary, criticism, news discussion, and fan analysis under fair use. 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Join the Snug Wrestling Crew LIVE as we break down the full WWE Backlash 2026 match card, discuss the build-up to the next WWE PLE, and give our official predictions for every announced match. This live stream is focused on WWE Backlash 2026 predictions, match-by-match analysis, storyline discussion, and the biggest questions heading into the premium live event. Will Roman Reigns retain the World Heavyweight Championship against Jacob Fatu? Can Sami Zayn take the United States Championship from Trick Williams? What happens when Seth Rollins collides with Bron Breakker with Paul Heyman in his corner? The Snug Crew is diving into all of it LIVE. WWE Backlash 2026 Match Card Predictions Roman Reigns (c) vs. Jacob Fatu World Heavyweight Championship Trick Williams (c) vs. Sami Zayn United States Championship Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker With Paul Heyman Asuka vs. IYO SKY Danhausen & A Mystery Partner vs. The Miz & Kit Wilson What We'll Cover In this WWE Backlash 2026 live stream, we'll discuss: • Full WWE Backlash 2026 card predictions • Roman Reigns vs Jacob Fatu World Heavyweight Championship preview • Trick Williams vs Sami Zayn United States Championship predictions • Seth Rollins vs Bron Breakker with Paul Heyman storyline breakdown • Asuka vs IYO SKY match preview and winner picks • Danhausen's mystery partner predictions • WWE storyline build-up heading into Backlash • Possible surprises, returns, swerves, and match outcomes • Snug Crew official picks for every match on the card • Live wrestling podcast discussion with the chat Why This WWE Backlash 2026 Preview Matters WWE Backlash 2026 could shape the next major chapter in WWE storytelling. With Roman Reigns defending championship gold, Jacob Fatu chasing a massive title win, Seth Rollins facing one of WWE's most dangerous rising stars in Bron Breakker, and Paul Heyman involved in the drama, this card has major implications for the future of WWE. The Snug Crew will talk about which matches could steal the show, which champions are most likely to retain, which challengers could shock the WWE Universe, and what each result could mean moving forward. This is the place for fans looking for WWE Backlash 2026 predictions, WWE live reactions, wrestling podcast discussion, WWE PLE preview, and match card breakdowns. Join the Live Chat Drop your predictions in the live chat and let us know: • Who wins Roman Reigns vs Jacob Fatu? • Will Trick Williams retain against Sami Zayn? • Does Bron Breakker beat Seth Rollins? • Who wins between Asuka and IYO SKY? • Who is Danhausen's mystery partner? • Which WWE Backlash 2026 match are you most excited for? The Snug Crew wants to hear your picks, hot takes, and bold predictions. Subscribe for More Snug Wrestling Subscribe for more wrestling live streams, WWE predictions, AEW discussion, wrestling news, PLE previews, post-show reactions, and weekly wrestling podcast content. Hit the like button, subscribe to the channel, and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next Snug Wrestling live stream.   Follow Snug Wrestling: X/Twitter: https://x.com/SnugWrestling Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snugwrestling/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@snugwrestlin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snugwrestlingg Merch/Website: https://tee.pub/lic/5RBm2m1Bhdo Business inquiries: snugwrestlingpod@gmail.com Disclaimer This video is for entertainment, commentary, criticism, and discussion purposes only. Snug Wrestling is not affiliated with WWE, AEW, TNA, NJPW, or any wrestling promotion. All opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests. Copyright Disclaimer Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act: allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Any images, video clips, audio, logos, or trademarks used belong to their respective owners and are used for commentary and discussion purposes. #WWEBacklash2026 #WWE #RomanReigns #JacobFatu #SethRollins #BronBreakker #SamiZayn #TrickWilliams #Asuka #IYOSKY #Danhausen #WrestlingPodcast #WWEPredictions #WrestlingLiveStream

It's WWE Backlash season, and a rotation of fellow wrestling fans joins Ryan Gray to preview every match on the card! Ryan and UconnJack preview Sami Zayn vs Trick Williams for the United States Championship at Backlash. Ryan and Andy Atherton preview The Miz & Kit Wilson vs Danhausen & WHO?? at Backlash. Ryan and Jeremy Nichols preview Seth Rollins vs Bron Breakker at Backlash. Ryan and Mike Rossi preview Jacob Fatu vs Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship at Backlash. Ryan and Richie Mars preview Seth Rollins vs Bron Breakker at Backlash.

Trick Williams speaks to Adam Barnard during WrestleMania 42 weekend at the Netflix Beach Bash event about his WrestleMania 42 win of the United States Championship and what's next.Special thanks to 10th Ward Barbershop - Proudly serving the historic 10th Ward in Lawrenceville and surrounding areas, 10th Ward Barbershop is a full service barbershop offering quality haircuts, beard trims, and hot shaves. Schedule your appointment with Finn Balor and Corey Graves' favorite barbershop today.Host/Executive Producer: Adam BarnardAdditional Production/Narration: Sam KreppsEngineer: Carl PannellIntro Music: Carl PannellOutro Music/Musical Accompaniment: EnrichmentInstagram/X/Threads: @thisisgoober 

This week on The Golden Era Podcast, Jake and Joey relive the WWE Women's Division from the week of February 13, 2006 , a time when the Ruthless Aggression Era was hotter than ever!

Carmelo Hayes speaks to Adam Barnard during WrestleMania 42 Media Row about his US Championship Open Challenge, the hardest finisher to take, and what era he'd thrive in.Special thanks to 10th Ward Barbershop - Proudly serving the historic 10th Ward in Lawrenceville and surrounding areas, 10th Ward Barbershop is a full service barbershop offering quality haircuts, beard trims, and hot shaves. Schedule your appointment with Finn Balor and Corey Graves' favorite barbershop today.Host/Executive Producer: Adam BarnardAdditional Production/Narration: Sam KreppsEngineer: Carl PannellIntro Music: Carl PannellOutro Music/Musical Accompaniment: EnrichmentInstagram/X/Threads/Bluesky: @thisisgoober | @fndradiopod

Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL, the clean zero sugar zero crash energy formula that keeps you locked in for the main event. Save 20% with code TAVERN at GFUEL.com. Fuel up and keep it Tavern. Turnbuckle Tavern is also powered by the Official Dick Lazer, the ultimate gag gift with laser projections, flashlight, blacklight, and more. Head to DickLazers.com and use code TAVERN for 20% off. Keep it Tavern. Episode 183 breaks down a week where WWE's future started changing fast. The post WrestleMania 42 roster cuts hit every level of the company, with Kairi Sane, Aleister Black, Zelina Vega, Zoey Stark, Alba Fyre, Nikki Cross, Joe Gacy, Bo Dallas, Dexter Lumis, Erik Rowan, Apollo Crews, Santos Escobar, the Motor City Machine Guns, Tyra Mae Steele, and several NXT prospects all gone. Kairi Sane's release is the hardest one to explain. She was active on television, coming off a singles win over IYO SKY on the April 13 Raw, and appeared to be headed toward a bigger story with Asuka. IYO SKY called the timing unexpected, Bayley said she was struggling to process it, and Kairi thanked fans while saying she would "set sail… in my own time." Aleister Black's exit raises similar questions after wins over Randy Orton, Sami Zayn, and Matt Cardona. These did not feel like talents being phased out creatively. They felt like cuts made while stories were still moving. The Wyatt Sicks were also wiped out, with Nikki Cross, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis, Erik Rowan, and Bo Dallas all released. Nikki Cross later called her time as Abby the Witch "the honour of a lifetime," tying the group back to Bray Wyatt, Brodie Lee, the Windham family, the Huber family, and the Fireflies who kept that world alive. The locker room reaction showed how heavy the day was. Alexa Bliss honored Nikki Cross and the Wyatt Sicks. Rhea Ripley called it a sad day. Chelsea Green and Piper Niven praised Alba Fyre. Asuka, Bayley, and IYO SKY supported Kairi Sane. Nathan Frazer gave a heartfelt tribute to Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin, crediting the Motor City Machine Guns for helping him during his first year on the main roster. At the same time, WWE is pushing new names forward. Ricky Saints is set for his SmackDown debut next week in Tulsa after one final NXT match against Shiloh Hill. Ethan Page and Sol Ruca already arrived on Raw, while Joe Hendry is set for his official Raw debut with a concert. SmackDown also got a jolt from Fatal Attraction, as Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, and Lainey Reid attacked Paige, Brie Bella, Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair, and Rhea Ripley. Blake Monroe is also headed to the blue brand after a vignette for "The Glamour," bringing her résumé as Mariah May, Owen Hart Cup winner, former AEW Women's World Champion, and former NXT Women's North American Champion with her. Cody Rhodes used SmackDown to send a pointed message beyond Randy Orton. Still showing the effects of Orton's punt, Cody called out the "outside forces" affecting his WrestleMania path, saying they are "0-3" and telling them to send their best or stay out of his business. The line appears aimed at TKO influence and connects to past WrestleMania shifts involving Roman Reigns, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and John Cena. Tiffany Stratton also turned a missed WrestleMania into momentum, defeating Giulia to win the WWE Women's United States Championship. The win ended Giulia's 112 day reign and gave Stratton her third singles title in WWE. In her interview with Joey Karni, Stratton said missing WrestleMania gave her a chip on her shoulder, and she is determined to make sure it never happens again. Outside WWE, Lucha Underground suddenly resurfaced after years of silence with a "¿Más?" teaser and the caption "soon." Taya Valkyrie, Willie Mack, Ivelisse, Vinnie Massaro, The Butcher, AJ Francis, Shelly Martinez, Chelsea Green, and Brian Cage all reacted, with speculation already pointing to anything from a YouTube library rollout to something bigger. AAA is also teasing a shift of its own. Marisela Peña Roldán confirmed that a new general manager will be revealed on May 23 in Mexico City after Dorian Roldán asked for the role. She made it clear that nothing in AAA will remain the same once the new GM is announced. Episode 183 is about transition everywhere. WWE is cutting major names while elevating new ones. Cody Rhodes is calling out the power above the ring. Tiffany Stratton is forcing her way back into focus. Lucha Underground is stirring again. AAA is preparing a reset. The whole landscape feels like it is moving at once. Be sure to support the show and follow us @TurnbuckleTavern. Until next week, stay out of the alley and away from the pork and beans. Good luck and good speed.

First the duo discuss the breaking news that occurred before Smackdown got started which was that WWE releases a lot of talent including: Kairi Sane, Aleister Black, Zelina Vega, Uncle Howdy, Nikki Cross, Santos Escobar, and many more. Then for Smackdown, WWE highlights include: Tiffany Stratton winning the United States Championship, Paige & Brie Bella in tag-team action, Jacy Jayne's WWE Smackdown debut along with Fatal Influence in a match against Rhea Ripley, plus Ricky Saints and Blake Monroe call-up announcements, Trick Williams' Intercontinental Championship celebration, Danhausen ransacking The Miz's house, Cody Rhodes and Jacob Fatu defeating Solo Sikoa in the main event! This is the perfect place to stay up-to-date with all things pro wrestling, WWE news, and WWE highlights. #wwe #wwenews #wwehighlights #smackdown #wrestlemania    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It is a full plate of body slams, Sith drama, Titan trouble, Hell's Kitchen violence, Vought insanity, and superhero trauma. This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl recover from the two-night chaos of WrestleMania 42, then dive into a stacked TV lineup with Maul: Shadow Lord Episodes 5 and 6, the Invincible Season 4 finale, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 Episode 8, Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Episode 6, and The Boys Season 5 Episode 4. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 WrestleMania: 7:17 Maul Shadow Lord: 35:48 Monarch: 39:20 Daredevil: 45:35 The Boys: 52:23 Invincible: 01:02:15 WrestleMania 42 WrestleMania 42 took place across two nights on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The weekend featured major title matches, big returns, title changes, and a few “is this a retirement tease?” moments. Night 1 was built around Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton, with Cody retaining in the main event before Orton attacked him after the match. The night also featured Paige returning to team with Brie Bella, Gunther defeating Seth Rollins after Bron Breakker got involved, and Liv Morgan retaining the Women's World Championship. Night 2 leaned even harder into big WrestleMania moments, with Oba Femi defeating Brock Lesnar, Penta surviving a chaotic ladder match to retain the Intercontinental Championship, Trick Williams winning the United States Championship, Rhea Ripley defeating Jade Cargill, and Roman Reigns closing the weekend by beating CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship. WrestleMania 42: Night 1 Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026 Location: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada Match 1: LA Knight, Jey Uso, and Jimmy Uso vs. Logan Paul, Austin Theory, and IShowSpeed Winner: LA Knight, Jey Uso, and Jimmy Uso Match 2: Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre Winner: Jacob Fatu Match 3: Brie Bella and Paige vs. Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair vs. Bayley and Lyra Valkyria vs. Nia Jax and Lash Legend Stipulation: Fatal 4-Way Match for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship Winner: Brie Bella and Paige Match 4: Becky Lynch vs. AJ Lee Stipulation: Women's Intercontinental Championship Match Winner: Becky Lynch Match 5: Gunther vs. Seth Rollins Winner: Gunther Match 6: Liv Morgan vs. Stephanie Vaquer Stipulation: Women's World Championship Match Winner: Liv Morgan Match 7: Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton Stipulation: Undisputed WWE Championship Match Winner: Cody Rhodes WrestleMania 42: Night 2 Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026 Location: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada Match 1: Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar Winner: Oba Femi Match 2: Penta vs. Je'Von Evans vs. Dragon Lee vs. Rusev vs. JD McDonagh vs. Rey Mysterio Stipulation: Ladder Match for the Intercontinental Championship Winner: Penta Match 3: Trick Williams vs. Sami Zayn Stipulation: United States Championship Match Winner: Trick Williams Match 4: Finn Bálor vs. Dominik Mysterio Winner: Finn Bálor Match 5: Rhea Ripley vs. Jade Cargill Stipulation: WWE Women's Championship Match Winner: Rhea Ripley Match 6: Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk Stipulation: World Heavyweight Championship Match Winner: Roman Reigns Night 1 Rating Out of 10 Oh What The Hell Was That Brian: 3/10 Darryl: 2.5/10 Night 2 Rating Out of 10 Brian: 7/10 Darryl: 7.35/10 Maul: Shadow Lord (Disney+) Maul: Shadow Lord, Episode 5 Title: Chapter 5: Inquisition Air date: April 20, 2026 Director: Saul Ruiz and Tatyana Drewry Carvin Writer: Jennifer Corbett Summary: The Empire tightens its grip on Janix as Maul's operation starts drawing the kind of attention even he cannot simply murder his way out of. With the Imperial occupation escalating, Rook Kast warns Maul that the situation is getting worse, while Looti Vario begins questioning whether staying with the Shadow Collective is safer than running. Meanwhile, Brander Lawson finds himself caught between Imperial pressure, local chaos, and Maul's growing influence, as the arrival of the Inquisitors turns Janix into a hunting ground. Maul: Shadow Lord, Episode 6 Title: Chapter 6: Night of the Hunted Air date: April 20, 2026 Director: Steward Lee Writer: Nicolas Anastassiou Summary: Maul, Devon Izara, Brander Lawson, and the others are forced into survival mode as Marrok and the Inquisitors close in. What started as Maul rebuilding his criminal empire becomes something much more dangerous as the Empire realizes there are Force users hiding on Janix. Marrok's pursuit pushes the group into desperate choices, and when he fails to bring Maul down, he makes a mysterious call to an unseen figure he addresses as “my lord,” setting up a much larger threat for Maul, Devon, and anyone standing between them and the Empire. Rating Out of 10 Whatever Darryl Thinks Darryl: 7.9/10 Brian: DNW Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (Apple TV) Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Season 2, Episode 8 Title: Separate Ways Air date: April 17, 2026 Director: Gandja Monteiro Writer: Mariko Tamaki Summary: Titan X makes landfall in Australia, forcing Monarch into another high-stakes monster crisis as Shaw attempts to lure Godzilla into a direct showdown. While the Titans dominate the battlefield, Isabel uses the chaos as cover for a secret operation, because apparently one giant monster fight was not enough drama for the week. The episode also pushes Cate closer to the truth about Titan X, including the discovery that the creature may not be the threat everyone assumed. Out of 5 Finally Godzilla! Brian: 3.8/5 Darry: 3.2/5 Daredevil: Born Again (Disney Plus) Daredevil: Born Again, Season 2, Episode 6 Title: Requiem Air date: April 21, 2026 Director: Angela Barnes Writers: Devon Kliger and Jesse Wigutow Summary: “Requiem” keeps the pressure on Hell's Kitchen as Fisk's grip starts to show cracks and Matt tries to make an impossible move by seeking a truce with Wilson Fisk. Around them, everyone seems to be making destructive choices: Mr. Charles makes his move, Daniel confronts BB, Powell's violence escalates, Heather snaps, and Karen nearly makes a devastating decision. The episode also brings Jessica Jones back into the mix, raising the stakes for Matt's growing resistance against Fisk and the AVTF. Out of 5 How Was Matt’s Back Not Destroyed When He Went Through the Wall Painting Brian: 3.4/5 Darryl: 3/5 The Boys (Amazon Prime) The Boys, Season 5, Episode 4 Title: King of Hell Air date: April 22, 2026 Director: Karen Gaviola Writer: Geoff Aull Summary: Homelander takes another step toward declaring himself America's new god, with Firecracker and the Vought propaganda machine helping turn his messianic delusions into a full-blown movement. Meanwhile, The Boys investigate Fort Harmony in search of V1, an early and extremely dangerous version of Compound V. The mission gets weird fast when they encounter Quinn, a scientist fused into the base itself, whose powers trigger violent aggression and infighting. Soldier Boy and Homelander clash again, Annie searches for answers about her father, Ryan walks away from Butcher, and the episode ends with Vought pushing Homelander further into cult-leader territory. Rating Out of 5 Stuck in a Uranium Filled Room Bleeding Out Your **** Brian: 4.1/5 Darryl: 3.43/5 Invincible (Amazon Prime) Invincible, Season 4, Episode 8 Title: Don't Leave Me Hanging Here Air date: April 22, 2026 Director: Ian Abando Writer: Simon Racioppa Summary: The Season 4 finale shifts away from one last giant battle and instead deals with the emotional fallout of the Viltrumite War. Mark returns to Earth shaken, haunted by visions of the people he loves being slaughtered, while Thragg reveals that the surviving Viltrumites are now hiding on Earth and gives Mark a brutal ultimatum: let them live among humans or risk Earth being destroyed. Mark reluctantly agrees, hoping to buy time. Meanwhile, Eve reveals she had an abortion while Mark was gone, Nolan and Debbie leave for Telescria to care for Oliver, and Allen is left with a terrifying choice after learning about a perfected Scourge Virus that could wipe out Viltrumites, and possibly humanity too. Rating out of 5 Mark See Thragg Everywehre Brian: 4.25/5 Darryl: 3.77/ 5 Rating out of 10 Season 5 Was So Close to Being Perfect Brian: 8.3/10 Darryl: 7.4/10 Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don't be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeart Radio contact@infamouspodcast.com Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. Find more at MeetMichaelHenry.com. The Infamous Podcast is hosted by Brian Tudor and Darryl Jasper, is recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show is produced and edited by Brian Tudor. Subscribe today!

Highlights of the show include: Oba Femi defeating Brock Lesnar, Brock Lesnar signaling that he is retiring, an action-packed ladder match, Rhea Ripley vs Jade Cargill. Danhausen and John Cena, Trick Williams winning the United States Championship and Roman Reigns defeating CM Punk to capture the World Heavyweight Championship. If you are a WWE fan, who wants to stay up-to-date with all of the wrestling news and WWE highlights, this is the perfect podcast for you! #wwe #wrestlemania #wwenews #wrestling #wrestlemania42 #wwehighlights   CONNECT WITH DENISE SALCEDO ON SOCIAL MEDIA!  Tik Tok: https://www.youtube.com/denisesalcedo  Twitter: https://twitter.com/_denisesalcedo  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_denisesalcedo/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denisesalcedovideos  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/denisesalcedo  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/hollywooddenisesalcedo    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL, the clean, zero-sugar, zero-crash energy formula that keeps you locked in for the main event. Whether you're watching late-night pay-per-views or grinding through your day, G FUEL has you covered. Save 20% with code TAVERN at GFUEL.com. Fuel up and keep it Tavern. Turnbuckle Tavern is also powered by the Official Dick Lazer, the ultimate gag gift that guarantees a reaction. With laser projections, a red-dot laser, flashlight, and more, it's built to stand out. Head to DickLazers.com and use code TAVERN for 20% off. Keep it Tavern. Episode 180 dives into the fallout from WrestleMania 42 across both nights, as Matt from the Extra Cooler Show and JBugz from the Rawdown join Acefield Retro to break it all down. Night 1 saw The Usos and LA Knight pick up the win over Logan Paul, Austin Theory, and IShowSpeed in a six-man tag opener. Jacob Fatu defeated Drew McIntyre in an unsanctioned match, while Brie Bella and Paige captured the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships with Nikki Bella at ringside. Becky Lynch defeated AJ Lee to become Women's Intercontinental Champion, Gunther forced Seth Rollins to submit, and Liv Morgan defeated Stephanie Vaquer to win the Women's World Championship. In the main event, Cody Rhodes retained the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton. Night 2 kicked off with Oba Femi defeating Brock Lesnar. Penta retained the Intercontinental Championship in a six-pack ladder match against Je'Von Evans, Dragon Lee, JD McDonagh, Rusev, and Rey Mysterio. Trick Williams defeated Sami Zayn to win the United States Championship, and "The Demon" Finn Bálor defeated Dominik Mysterio in a street fight. Rhea Ripley defeated Jade Cargill to win the WWE Women's Championship, while John Cena appeared alongside Danhausen to announce the attendance. The weekend closed with Roman Reigns defeating CM Punk to win the World Heavyweight Championship. Be sure to support the show and join our Patreon for exclusive content. Follow us @TurnbuckleTavern for all the latest updates. Until next week, stay out of the alley and away from the pork and beans. Good luck and good speed.

It's WWE WrestleMania season, and a rotation of fellow wrestling fans joins Ryan Gray to preview every match on the card! Ryan and Ibou preview Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 42. Ryan and Richie Mars preview Roman Reigns vs CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 42. Ryan and Matt Ferrell preview Sami Zayn vs Trick Williams for the United States Championship at WrestleMania 42. Ryan and Mike Rossi preview the Ladder Match for the IC Championship at WrestleMania 42. Ryan and JT Rozzero preview Jade Cargill vs Rhea Ripley for the WWE Women's Championship at WrestleMania 42. Ryan and Jon Hollywood preview The Vision & IShowSpeed vs The Usos & LA Knight at WrestleMania 42.

Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL—the zero-sugar, zero-crash energy formula built for late nights, gaming, and your daily grind. Save 20% with code TAVERN at GFUEL.com. Fuel up and keep it Tavern. We're also powered by the Official Dick Lazer—a USB-C rechargeable multi-function pen with a red-dot laser, flashlight, blacklight, and a signature gag feature. Perfect for pranks and parties. Head to DickLazers.com, use code TAVERN for 20% off, and keep it Tavern. Episode 176 centers on a week where real-life disruption and storyline momentum collided across the wrestling landscape. We start with TNA Sacrifice 2026, where the main event between Mike Santana and Steve Maclin was stopped early due to a legitimate injury, immediately destabilizing the world title picture heading into Rebellion. Eddie Edwards' involvement shifted the finish into an angle, but the bigger story is the uncertainty now at the top of the card. Elsewhere on the show, Leon Slater retained the X-Division Championship in a decisive performance, while Mustafa Ali and Tasha Steelz vs. Trey Miguel and Jada Stone stood out despite interference shaping the result. Across the board, strong in-ring work was consistently influenced by outside factors rather than clean resolution. TNA also introduced 21-year-old Ricky Sosa, a high-upside international prospect, in a segment grounded by Chris Bey's real-life recovery story. We then shift to Global Wars, where ROH and Maple Leaf Pro delivered meaningful crossover momentum. The Good Brothers became inaugural MLP Tag Team Champions, followed by Bishop Dyer turning on Kaito Kiyomiya, while the promotion also announced a new weekly TV deal launching in July. That momentum takes a hit with Josh Alexander confirming a severe knee injury and upcoming surgery, leaving no timetable for return and forcing adjustments across AEW, TNA, and MLP. We also break down Kyle Fletcher's comments about AEW All In stirring internal reaction, highlighting the balance between personal frustration and locker room perspective when injuries impact major moments. On the business side, ESPN has moved to intervene in the WWE PLE lawsuit, aiming to push the case into arbitration, while WrestleMania 42 ticket sales show a more aggressive discount-driven approach despite strong projected attendance. Plus, Sami Zayn forces his way onto the WrestleMania card by winning the United States Championship and setting up a defense against Trick Williams, Chris Jericho files a new "Cornerstone" trademark, Toni Storm's absence shifts into a mystery angle, and NJPW begins rolling out the Best of the Super Juniors field. Be sure to support the show and join our Patreon for just $2.99 a month for exclusive content at Patreon.com/TheTurnbuckleTavern. Follow us on social media @TurnbuckleTavern for all the latest updates. Until the following week, when we wine and dine with you kings and queens—stay out of the alley and away from the pork and beans. Good luck and good speed.

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you had to pick one wrestler on the roster to win a random championship to get on the WrestleMania card, who would it be (0:40)? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the announcement that John Cena will host WrestleMania (6:42). Then they discuss the following: Fans paying for a Cody Rhodes bus tour during WrestleMania weekend (10:30) Sami Zayn winning the WWE United States Championship (19:18) Which match they're more invested in: Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton or Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk (32:56) Kenny Omega defeating Swerve Strickland to become no. 1 contender for the AEW World Title (41:20) WWE ‘Raw' at Madison Square Garden preview (54:23) Bad News Brown being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame (1:10:59) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices