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Mark Henry reacts to the return of Zack Ryder (Matt Cardona) for The Last Time Is Now Tournament on Smackdown. The World's Strongest Man also gives his recap to Smackdown in Albany from Jey Uso vs. Miz to the Road to War Games. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Support our sponsor this week by using the link below for the exclusive Solomonster offer!FACTOR MEALS ▶ Use code "solomonster50off" at http://www.factormeals.com/solomonster50off to get 50 PERCENT OFF your first box plus FREE BREAKFAST for one year!Solomonster reviews WWE Smackdown from Albany, NY and the news that the show will be returning to a THREE HOUR format starting in January.  Today, we all mourn together.  But Drew McIntyre is back already from his suspension after one week, LA Knight's mystery opponent in The Last Time Is Now tournament is a familiar face, Charlotte Flair backs out of War Games and we're getting a traditional Survivor Series elimination match this year... on Smackdown!***Follow Solomonster on X (formerly Twitter) for news and opinion:http://x.com/solomonsterSubscribe to the Solomonster Sounds Off on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSolomonster?sub_confirmation=1Become a Solomonster Sounds Off Channel Member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jcg7mk93fGNqWPMfl_Aig/join

Wai Ting and Neal Flanagan review WWE SmackDown with Last Time is Now first round matches featuring the return of Zack Ryder, and new additions to Men's WarGames.XL: SmackDown to return to 3 hours, CM Punk & Cody Rhodes among WON HOF inductees, Mike Santana's shocking TNA title loss.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free.CM Punk and Cody Rhodes enter WON Hall of FameJim Ross gives health updateJohn Cena confirmed to wrestle at his last RawSmackDown reportedly returning to 3 hoursMike Santana loses TNA titleBlood & Guts and NXT ratingsPOST Wrestling Café Schedule:Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown XLSaturday: Collision CourseSaturday: TNA Turning Point ReviewSunday: UFC 322 ReviewFREE Shows:Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDownFriday: The Death of Eddy Guerrero: 20 Years LaterSunday: The NWA PodcastPhoto Courtesy: WWERASD Theme by THE IDENTiTY CRiSiS: theidentitycrisis.com / youtube.com/theidcBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: https://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/postwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Jorge Machado acknowledge:Multiple titles change handsSurprise Chelsea title win; what does it mean for Giulia?Charlotte and Bliss dropping the titles opens up new match-upsThe dangers of Cargill vs. CharlotteWorf-effect vs. kick-the-dog tropesWhat's next for Tiffany?Cena wins the IC title and how it might change the outcome of the Last Time Is Now TournamentLackluster War Games announcementsJericho criticizes AEW, puts over TNAWomen's tag team picture is looking strongJorge's thoughts on titles and how they should be usedCan Maxxine Dupri pull off an upset?Logan Paul x VisionWho really took out Jacob Fatu?"Dungeon & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" mini reviewJorge catches up on Bayformers...and moreBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

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

Adam, Phil, and Nicholas chat about all the big wrestling talking points this week...John Cena is a Grand Slam CHAMP!Joe Hendry signs with WWE!Chris Jericho SHOOTS on AEW!Kyle O'Reilly RULES!No more WarGames?!We answer all these questions and more, and there's a bloody good quiz all about SmackDown!Follow us on Twitter:@AdamWilbourn@PhilMyChambers@ItsAdamNicholas@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to hear from you! I answer questions about John Cena, Edge, where Dom goes from here and much more! Email us at mailbag@wwepodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-wwe-podcast--2187791/support.

Rob and Jeff discuss Nixon Newell/Miranda Alize, Blood and Guts, WWE's build to War Games.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rob and Jeff discuss Nixon Newell/Miranda Alize, Blood and Guts, WWE's build to War Games.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We have a full house at the Funkaholiks Studios, a certain hater returns to the show and raises Jonathans blood pressure which brings a smile to Nando T's face. Arianna is wondering why she requested this person to be back??? We get into round table of topics, you just made the list and some heated discussions!!! CHEERS!!!JERKING THE CURTAINROUND TABLE OF TOPICSNEWSNovember 18th is Eddie Guerrero day!!! El Paso TX makes it official Ridge Holland clears the air on his release from WWE PWI drops top women's list and you can't help but to scratch your head Chavo Guerrero has re-signed with WWE “You Just Made the List” Top 5 male wrestlers not in the WWE SMACKDOWN Cody kicks off Smackdown…..only to get slapped into a match with Aleister Black Dragunov playing Ciampa is very good for business……these fans need to wake up I'm liking this version of Jade……let's gooooCharlotte and Nia is always good for business Lash Legends and Nia…….oh shit And your newwwww United States Champ…..Chelsea two belts Kabuki Warriors in disguise Tala Tonga is impressive Cody and Aleister put on a banger but Drew won't stop……suspension??? RAWThe Game kicks off RAW pays homage to Cena Cena adds a nugget to his farewell match…..NXT opportunities We have a new IC champ, Cena hits the grand slam circle Rusev defeats Priest, honestly didn't see that one coming The Dupri torture continues……does she defeat Becky???The Vision just went foggy with the addition of Logan Paul…..sneak peak to War Games???Stephanie and Raquel put on a banger but Nikki steals the moment……is the heel turn getting used too much? War Games!!! Do we like the teams???Sheamus moves on Poor J'Vonn gets Gunther…..get that chest ready Female War Games is set……Nia letting the puppies out

Support our sponsor this week by using the link below for the exclusive Solomonster offer!FACTOR MEALS ▶ Use code "solomonster50off" at http://www.factormeals.com/solomonster50off to get 50 PERCENT OFF your first box plus FREE BREAKFAST for one year!Solomonster reviews the BLOOD AND GUTS edition of AEW Dynamite from the historic Greensboro Coliseum and if blood is what you were looking for, you got more than enough of that.  He explains what he liked, what he didn't like and why he was a fan of both finishes, plus Hangman against Hobbs in a Falls Count Anywhere match and Ricky Steamboat makes an appearance.***Follow Solomonster on X (formerly Twitter) for news and opinion:http://x.com/solomonsterSubscribe to the Solomonster Sounds Off on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSolomonster?sub_confirmation=1Become a Solomonster Sounds Off Channel Member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jcg7mk93fGNqWPMfl_Aig/join

WWE Superstar AJ Styles joins O'Shea and T.J. to discuss his legendary career from humble beginnings in Georgia, through his time at WCW, TNA, Ring of Honor, to now as part of the current WWE Tag Team Championship. AJ discusses the favorite matches of his epic career (including against John Cena at Crown Jewel 2025), what he wants to accomplish in the final year of his legendary WWE run, and could a long awaited rematch against CM Punk be in the future? Also, being the avid gamer, AJ reveals his top 5 video games of all-time, and you won't believe how AJ used his 5-year old future brother-in-law to develop "The Styles Clash". Additionally, T.J. and O'Shea give their reactions to John Cena defeating Dominik Mysterio for the IC Championship, Nikki Bella's heel turn, the Kabuki Warriors winning the Tag Team Championship, and WAR GAMES! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WCW Nitro #105 - September 15th, 1997: The dust settles from War Games and Curt Hennig is sworn in to the New World Order.Sam Driver and Tom Campbell travel back in their Slim Jim-Powered DeLoreon to watch every single episode of WCW Monday Nitro from the very beginning to the bitter end.JOIN US and hit SUBSCRIBE!PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/cultaholicWEB: https://cultaholic.com/MERCH: https://www.cultaholicshop.comTWITCH: https://twitch.tv/CultaholicTWITTER/X: https://www.twitter.com/CultaholicFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CultaholicINSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/cultaholicwrestlingWHATSAPP: https://www.cultaholic.com/whatsappDISCORD - https://www.cultaholic.com/discordCAMEO - https://www.cultaholic.com/cameoPODCASTS - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7yTfgtZJGF0J3ya3dETWfx -Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/cultaholic-wrestling/id1344913966 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anthony and Joe kick off the episode with technical difficulties and banter about everyday frustrations, quickly segueing into Thanksgiving travel woes and the quirks of city life. The conversation shifts to wrestling, with commentary on the current state of WWE and AEW, including recent releases, backstage drama, and the challenges of building new stars. They discuss the significance of John Cena's return, the aging roster, and the future of the industry, touching on topics like ticket prices, fan engagement, and the economics of wrestling entertainment. The episode wraps up with a review of Monday Night Raw, thoughts on the women's division, and reflections on the changing landscape of professional wrestling.1:10 – Thanksgiving plans, travel, and family stories3:00 – E-bikes, city traffic, and TikTok moments4:30 – Wrestling high spots, the evolution of risk, and show open5:15 – “Wrestling Soup” intro, weather, and Discord updates6:00 – AEW and WWE news, Sasha Banks, and the women's 250 list8:00 – Teagan Knox walkout, enhancement talent, and backstage communication13:00 – WWE releases, indie vs. TV wrestling, and career trajectories17:00 – The ethics of walking out, fan reactions, and women's wrestling narratives25:00 – Monday Night Raw recap: John Cena's appearance, Triple H, and Boston crowd32:00 – Tournament talk: aging stars, new prospects, and the future of WWE38:00 – CM Punk, Paul Heyman, and the “season finale” energy of current storylines45:00 – The economics of wrestling, streaming, and fan accessibility50:00 – Reflections on John Cena's legacy, accessibility, and fan engagement58:00 – Main event: Women's tag match, War Games hype, and closing thoughts1:18:00 – Final banter, Patreon plugs, and sign-offBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Originally Aired November 20th, 2023:Let's talk about Survivor Series with Anthony Di Marco, We discuss our thoughts and predictions for this Saturday's huge PLE.Go AD-FREE and get this show plus hundreds more by heading to Patreon.com/WWEPodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-wwe-podcast--2187791/support.

The Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast with Jason Powell is co-hosted by Jonny Fairplay of "Survivor" and "House of Villains" fame, who discusses his in-person experience at the Blood & Guts edition of AEW Dynamite. Johnny will return on Monday, November 24, coming out of AEW Full Gear, and Monday, December 1, coming out of WWE Survivor Series: WarGames...

This week on A Work in Progress, Brent and The Mayor crown a brand new Intercontinental Champion, dive headfirst into War Games chaos, fantasy-book John Cena's next opponent, and continue our trek through Starrcade '91 — featuring the first ever Battle Bowl! All that and more pro wrestling nonsense than you can fit in a double-wide steel cage!

Greetings and salutations, noble travelers! Gather ye close and lend thine ears. Lord Bender doth regale us with tales of his grand Spelljammer campaign and the valorous exploits of his gallant Giff sailor. Thereafter, we entertain inquiries from our loyal listeners pondering such matters as what Dungeon Masters desire most from their adventurers, whether our hearts favor the grand houses of mass-market tomes or the humble artistry of indie works, and how much tomfoolery may be endured before patience wears thin. Enjoy the merriment of the hour!

The Palskis are having a tournament to see what element of Pro Wrestling needs to join John Cena and retire forever! There are plenty of competitors from War Games at Survivor Series, to duplicate championships, and much MUCH more. This is legally binding by the way. Become a Patreon Palski and support the show while getting access to the live chat, the Watchalong Wednesday series, the pre-show and more all for just 5 bucks! http://www.patreon.com/pwpalskis   Get official merchandise at www.dragonwagonshop.com  Smark out with the boys on our official Discord https://discord.gg/gcRb48rkw3  Pro Wrestling Palskis is part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network.

Welcome to Card Foundation Podcast Episode 248!

Let's talk Monday Night Raw that aired November 10th, 2025. One that saw John Cena's homecoming to Boston, where he ends up winning the IC title, Rhea Ripley Returns, the Men's & Women's War Games matches begin to take shape and much more!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-wwe-podcast--2187791/support.

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

528: Con goes solo to talk all things Monday Night Raw from Boston as it was Cena's Final appearance there, also wins the IC Title! New Women's Tag Champs crowned & War Games matches set!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/in-your-howse--3318368/support.

Kenny and Fin are back to talk John Cena becoming IC Champ, Lash Legend's appearance on SmackDown, WarGames and more. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Nestlemania and the ZOAT discuss...Cena winning the IC title in Boston.What happens next for Cena?Can War Games deliver? Is Jade already in trouble? Can they make her interesting?Nikki Bella turns on Stephanie Vaquer? Is this too little too late?Will Blood and Guts be better than War Games?All this and more ...this week on the Jobber Knocker Podcast.Check out the merchandise! https://www.teepublic.com/JobberKnockerFollow us on Twitter!@JobberKnocker@Nestlemania@JCoftheJK@TJoftheJK@RayRayoftheJK@DommyFeds33@Danyfab@SSJPegasusFollow us on Facebook & Instagram @JobberKnocker!Visit Jobberknocker.com for some great wrestling articles!

In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy Podcast, the team talk all things 3D — from printing and design to how it's changing the hobby. Guy also brings us the latest news from Bowers Villas, keeping everyone up to date with what's new in the world of wargaming. Links: Zero Hour, Gripping Beast 02 Hundred Hours, Grey For Now Games Market Stall, Victrix Frontier of Empire, Rule Breaker Games

WELCOME BACK TO REBOOKED! This week we're talking about all the multi-ring caged carnage of WWE War Games and AEW's Blood and Guts! Who wins the war for William Regal's love? (we think we know the answer) and who shines when Iyo Sky, Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, Rhea Ripley, Nia Jax and more unleash chaos! Also, we have the FIRST EVER Women's Blood and Guts match which'll see the likes of TBS Champion Mercedes Mone, Willow Nightingale, AEW Women's World Champion Kris Statlander and more create MAXIMUM CARNAGE! We also talk about John Cena winning the Intercontinental Championship on Monday Night Raw and what this means for the John Cena Memorial Last Chance Is Now Battle Royale Tournament of the stars and who is the surprise entrant?!All this and more on REBOOKED!0:00 - Intro & Your Comments!07:14 - CENA Tournament & Grand Slam Champ!22:07 - Quick notes, a rather stacked RAW24:18 - So...AEW has ANOTHER belt...27:47 - BLOOD AND GUTS49:42 - Which is better? Blood & Guts or WARGAMES?55:50 - WRASSER OF THE WEEK01:01:33 - 24/7 CHAMP OF THE WEEK⏰ Subscribe to the channel to be alerted! https://www.youtube.com/@REBOOKEDWrestling?sub_confirmation=1

AEW BLOOD & GUTS HISTORY (2021 to 2025) From Jacksonville to Greensboro, we're breaking down every war that's painted the cage red. Mongo and Emily walk through all five Blood and Guts matches, from MJF's infamous shove off the cage in 2021 to Swerve leading Team AEW in 2024, and now the first ever Women's edition in 2025. We cover every key moment, rivalry, and record from AEW's most chaotic tradition.

Because Nixon Newell and Miranda Alize have been in the wrestling headlines for three days, Chris & Kevin started the show there. Even after this time, your hosts are stumped about why this story has had legs. When your hosts move on to the WWE, they discuss Ilja Dragunov‘s US Championship challenge on Smackdown and […] The post Stunt Granny Audio 1109 – Nixon Newell, Chelsea Green and War Games appeared first on Stunt Granny.

In this episode, we discuss WWE Raw, John Cena's plans for the Survivor Series, what is going on with former WWE star Tegan Nox walking out on AEW, the Last Time is Now Tournament Bracket, Is John Cena the GOAT?, and Hiroshi Tanahashi's final opponent is revealed.Don't Forget to Support Our Sponsors:3WA - www.wwwawrestling.comSketchy People - Available now at thegamecrafter.comWrestler Unstoppable - available exclusively through Facebook!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fro-wrestling-podcast--2103073/support.

WWE Raw from Boston (Cena's last time there, even) saw new champions crowned, a heel turn, more info on John Cena's Last Match event and the War Games teams coming together. But WHO will fill the last spots for the men's War Games teams? Consider joining Friendo Club by clicking JOIN ($5/month) OR becoming a $5+ Patron at http://www.patreon.com/steveandlarson!

Support our sponsors this week by using the links below for the exclusive Solomonster offers!FACTOR MEALS ▶ Use code "solomonster50off" at http://www.factormeals.com/solomonster50off to get 50 PERCENT OFF your first box plus FREE BREAKFAST for one year!HIMS ▶ Start your FREE online visit today at http://www.hims.com/SOLOMONSTER for your personalized hair loss treatment options!Solomonster reviews a VERY newsworthy episode of WWE Raw with John Cena claiming his first Intercontinental title to complete the GRAND SLAM for the first time in his career.  Plus, the War Games matches take shape, the first two matches in the "Last Time Is Now" tournament, someone turns HEEL and new champions are crowned!***Follow Solomonster on X (formerly Twitter) for news and opinion:http://x.com/solomonsterSubscribe to the Solomonster Sounds Off on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSolomonster?sub_confirmation=1Become a Solomonster Sounds Off Channel Member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jcg7mk93fGNqWPMfl_Aig/join

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Now that the Dallas Mavericks have fired Nico Harrison, who is the Nico Harrison of pro wrestling? David and Kaz kick off the show discussing which wrestlers can be considered in the GOAT conversation along with John Cena (3:08). Then they recap the following from ‘WWE Raw': Men's and Women's War Games matches announced for Survivor Series (14:18) Je'Von Evans's chances of beating Gunther on 'Raw' next week (0:00) Potential surprises in the John Cena tournament (22:09) WWE removing WestSide Gunn (49:38) Nikki Bella turns on Stephanie Vaquer (1:04:30) Women's PWI 250 top 10 (1:09:10) 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

What did you think of John Cena's title win? Let me know in the comments.WATCH: Real Reason John Cena Won Intercontinental Championship! WWE Raw Review!

The Dadley Boyz chat about what happened on this week's episode of Monday Night RAW, including...John Cena is a GRAND SLAM CHAMPION!HUGE WarGames developments!The Kabuki Warriors are tag champs!Sheamus vs. Shinsuke Nakamura!Nikki Bella BETRAYS her best friend?!ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@AdamWilbourn@MichaelHamflett@MSidgwick@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Cena made history in his last WWE show in Boston as WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2025 heated up with Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY returning -- and Getting Over is here to break it all down. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini analyze the latest from WWE as The Main Event [5:00] covers Cena completing the Grand Slam by winning the Intercontinental Championship and elevating Dominik Mysterio, The Last Time is Now Tournament progressing and Drew McIntyre getting suspended. The Good The Bad and The Ugly [1:18:55] tackles Cody Rhodes linking with CM Punk, Asuka & Kairi Sane beating Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair, Chelsea Green upsetting Giulia and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/GETTINGOVER | Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!

WWE RAW features John Cena making history by defeating Dominik Mysterio to finally win the WWE Intercontinental Championship and becoming a Grand Slam Champion, plus WWE finally sets up WarGames matches, and more! #wwe #johncena #wrestling Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Chris Adams to discuss the Nov. 10 episode of WWE Raw on Netflix with a reaction to John Cena's final appearance in Boston, Mass. (at least as an active wrestler) including thoughts on the role Triple H played in introducing him, the IC Title win over Dominik Mysterio and what that means for the IC Title's future, and the latest thoughts on the Cena tournament and Cena's last match. Also, C.M. Punk's promo and Logan Paul joining The Vision in the lead-up to War Games. And much more including two on-site reports with insights on being in the arena for the memorable show.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

Acefield Retro and Chad are back for Wrestling Tonight, and Episode 150 lands during one of the biggest weeks of the year. AEW is heading to Greensboro next Wednesday for Blood and Guts, live on TBS and HBO Max, with an expanded two-and-a-half-hour broadcast that feels closer to a pay-per-view than a weekly show. Hangman Page does battle against Powerhouse Hobbs in a Falls Count Anywhere match, the fifth men's Blood and Guts takes place, and for the first time ever, the women get their turn inside the cage. Greensboro isn't just another stop—it's the birthplace of WarGames, and AEW is honoring that legacy with a lineup that blends history, chaos, and spectacle. While AEW doubles down on its roots, WWE is rewriting its global playbook. Beginning in 2026, the company will run three Premium Live Events in Saudi Arabia, starting with Royal Rumble: Riyadh. The strategy is paying off in a big way. WWE officially surpassed UFC in both revenue and profit this quarter, powered by massive site fees and fewer but bigger shows. Nick Khan calls it "strategic scarcity," and the numbers prove him right. Fewer events, fuller arenas, higher prices, and bigger energy. Triple H continues to steer creative toward long-term storytelling, trading shock moments for layered narratives. The road to WrestleMania 43 runs through Montreal, Riyadh, and San Diego, with each stop feeling like a blockbuster on its own. Chelsea Green might be the story of the week. She reclaimed the Women's United States Championship on SmackDown, just days after winning the AAA Mixed Tag Titles with Ethan Page. Her rise from comic relief to crossover champion shows how WWE's new era is connecting international stories with mainline programming. AEW stirred its own headlines by unveiling the National Championship, sparking backlash from the NWA, who claim Tony Khan hijacked their legacy. Legal battles, brand pride, and a healthy dose of ego are turning a simple belt unveiling into one of the year's most intriguing real-world rivalries. Behind the scenes, AEW quietly moved its training and storage hub from Florida to Nashville, signaling a shift in infrastructure. Darby Allin celebrated a personal milestone as his long-awaited skatepark project with Tony Hawk was approved in Georgia, turning his offbeat persona into a real community legacy. In WWE, Drew McIntyre's meltdown and suspension following his attack on Cody Rhodes showed how fragile redemption arcs can be, while Ridge Holland's early release after his injury highlighted the harsh business side of the sport. And in Japan, the biggest emotional announcement of the year became official. Kazuchika Okada will face Hiroshi Tanahashi in Tanahashi's retirement match at Wrestle Kingdom 20. It's the final chapter in one of wrestling's greatest rivalries, a torch-passing moment that connects generations and promotions across the world. Outside the ring, the sports world is battling its own integrity crisis. The UFC is under FBI investigation for another betting scandal, and NBA figures like Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier were charged in a federal gambling probe. These headlines cast a long shadow over sports entertainment as TKO navigates its dual ownership of WWE and UFC. As gambling expands across platforms, the line between competition and speculation grows thinner. Protecting legitimacy will matter just as much as growing profit. Episode 150 captures wrestling at a crossroads. AEW is refining its identity, WWE is globalizing its empire, and TKO is turning the entire industry into a corporate powerhouse. The business is bigger than ever, but it's still driven by the same thing that always made it work—real stories, human stakes, and the pull of seeing what happens next. Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL, the clean energy that keeps you locked in for late-night shows and long nights on the mic. Save 20 percent with code TAVERN at GFUEL.com. And don't forget the ultimate prank gift—the official Dick Lazer—available now at DickLazers.com, also 20 percent off with code TAVERN. Support independent wrestling media, join the conversation, and as always, keep it Tavern.

The road to Survivor Series is on! Lee Houston and David Burton try to predict the complete WarGames card, talk about other upcoming wrestling events, and much more.Got a question, comment, hot take, or prediction? Leave a message at: speakpipe.com/thegorillapositionGet the hookup! Our friends at WrestlingTracks Entertainment are giving you $12 OFF + FREE SHIPPING. ➡️ Use Code: MERRYMANIA or SUPLEXMAS at checkout.This episode is proudly brought to you by Back Up Deliveries And More, LLC. They truly "put the 'D' in Delivery!" For reliable and efficient transportation and logistics services, give them a call at 888-71-Bakup (888-712-2587) or (817) 204-7259. Check out their website at wegotbackup.com or find them on Facebook. Their services can save you a bunch of cash! Plus, they're hiring CDL drivers, so hit them up and get paid!

On the 486th episode of Piecing It Together, Michael Klug joins me to talk about A House Of Dynamite. This thriller from Kathryn Bigelow is a look at a dozen people's response to an impending nuclear theat. Puzzle pieces include The War of the Worlds, WarGames, Dunkirk and Independence Day.As always, SPOILER ALERT for A House Of Dynamite and the movies we discuss!Written by Noah OppenheimDirected by Kathryn BigelowStarring Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Jared Harris, Tracy Letts, Gabriel BassoNetflixMichael Klug is a screenwriter, filmmaker and author.Check out Michael's website at http://www.klugiverse.com/And follow Michael on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/michael.klug.463085My latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the gaps in unreleased music made during the sessions for 2018's A Different Kind Of Dream, 2020's David Rosen, 2022's MORE CONTENT and 2025's upcoming And Other Unexplained Phenomena. Find it on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere else you can find music.You can also find more about all of my music on my website https://www.bydavidrosen.comMy latest music video is “Shaking" which you can watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzm8s4nuqlAMake sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenYou can also support the show by checking out our Dashery store to buy shirts and more featuring Piecing It Together logos, movie designs, and artwork for my various music projects at https://bydavidrosen.dashery.com/Share the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don't forget to leave us a 5 star review on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or

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John Cena announced The Last Time Is Now Tournament. Logan Paul might have joined The Vision for WarGames. NWA owns the Championship that AEW introduced.

In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Mike Meyers acknowledge:Halloween starring Mike MeyersDiscussing Saturday Night's Main EventCody vs. Drew and how WWE (mis)uses McIntyreTiffany vs. Jade; it's time for new champion Jade to sink or swimWarGames participants speculationNo surprise here; Dominick retains against Rusev and PentaThe two Mysterios face off once againPunk wins the vacant championship; Javier is "thrilled," Jey not so muchWhy would Punk name challengers he likely won't be facing?Cena in WarGames?The Last Time is Now tournament and possible surprisesCrowd turning on Jey?Was Punk ducking Logan Paul meant to be a joke? Bad look either wayHow a Logan Paul Vision compares to a Seth Rollins VisionJavier continues to simp for TheoryIs calling Breakker the future of WretleMania helping or hurting him?The two tattoos (and mustaches)...and moreBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

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