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All Elite Wrestling star and former WWE Champion Paul Wight joins Andy Richter to discuss the surprising difficulties of being 6'2” at twelve years old (including getting arrested after his first kiss!), the time he and Andy ran into each other in Los Angeles traffic, how his recent weight loss has made him “half a giant,” the business lessons he took from his WWE years, and this weekend's AEW All In: London pay-per-view event at Wembley Stadium! Do you want to talk to Andy and his comedian friends live on SiriusXM's Conan O'Brien Radio? Tell us your favorite dinner party story (about anything!) or ask a question - leave a voicemail at 855-266-2604 or fill out our Google Form at BIT.LY/CALLANDYRICHTER  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John Pollock speaks with Dave Hodgson, Co-Executive Producer of Dark Side of the Cage, on this season's topics, including an interview with an incarcerated Phil Baroni. Hodgson chats about the improvements from season one, landing an interview with Phil Baroni in prison on murder charges, the Affliction promotion and Donald Trump's involvement, the UFC's most successful pay-per-view ever, and the forgotten figures in MMA. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXm6TgTaO0M Dark Side of the Cage - Season 2 premieres on Tuesday, September 1 at 9 p.m. ET on VICE TV Photo courtesy: VICE TV Bluesky: 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/discordSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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AEW All In: London 2026 features a loaded card with a lackluster build -- and Getting Over is here to break it down! Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into Getting Over's signature AEW All In: London ultimate preview tackling the entire card with predictions and analysis: Is Will Ospreay beating Kenny Omega a foregone conclusion? Will Mercedes Mone finally breakthrough, beating Willow Nightingale for the women's title? Why are Hangman Page, Swerve Strickland and Jay White featured on the Buy In? Might the New Day or Ilja Dragunov debut? Could Nigel McGuinness actually take down Jon Moxley? Might the Falls Count Anywhere between Kevin Knight and Darby Allin steal the show? Plus, what will these results mean for AEW All Out in one month? Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

Today we jump back 15 years to the Aug. 4, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks. They discussed with live callers WWE's plans for a pre-game Raw show and what they would have to do to get people to tune in, WWE Financials, Vince McMahon's UFC and Dana White comments today, issues with the presentation of Tripel H & CM Punk & John Cena & Rey Mysterio on Raw where no one looked good coming out of it, Money in the Bank PPV buys, the risk/benefit of Rock appearing on multiple WWE PPVs, Johnny Curtis, international flavor to talent, Undertaker's potential return "suggested" by WWE Magazine, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

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In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (8-27-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Bruce Hazelwood and Alex McDonald from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails plus an on-site correspondent who attended in North Little Rock, Ark. The conversations include analysis of Becky Lynch's return mission statement and is she a heel or a babyface, how disrespected were Bianca Belair fans, the intrigue over where Paul Heyman fits in with Roman Reigns and the Usos now that Brock Lesnar has been signed to a semi-long-term deal, the debut of Happy Corbin, the rise of Boogs, the Street Profits, Kevin Owens on commentary, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

The Black Rasslin' Podcast returns with previews of AEW All In: London and NXT Heatwave and thoughts on the rest of the week in wrestling, pop culture, and more. TAP IN! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/QftZHwXuITs Become a BRPatreon member: www.patreon.com/blackrasslin The Black Rasslin' Podcast Theme is produced by Anikan & Vader. www.instagram.com/anikanandvader Subscribe to The Black Rasslin' Podcast: YouTube: youtube.com/c/blackrasslin Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/blackrasslinIT Spotify: bit.ly/blackrasslinSP Google Podcasts: bit.ly/blackrasslinGP SoundCloud: @black-rasslin-podcast

Da Sharpshooters Wrestling Podcast as they recap this week episode of #WWE #AEWDYNAMITE  #ALLIN NEWS I don't know. Why come here for news? Like go to the Sapp man or someone like that for real news. We just talking nonsense. WWE NXT REVIEW AEW DYNAMITE REVIEW PREVIEWS FOR AEW ALL IN AND NXT HEATWAVE

On this special edition of Grilling JR, the Voice of Wrestling makes his triumphant return! Jim Ross joins Conrad Thompson following brain surgery to provide listeners with the latest on his recovery, ongoing treatment, and his hopeful return to the AEW commentary desk. Then, Good Ol' JR and Conrad turn their attention to AEW All In! The guys break down the blockbuster lineup, examine the biggest stories heading into the show, and share their predictions for this weekend's mega-event.     THIS WEEKS SPONSORS  BLUECHEW - When you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third FREE with promo code JR. You will also receive an additional 10% OFF + Free overnight shipping on your first order. Visit http://BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information  DRAFT KINGS - New DraftKings customers, sign up with code JIMROSS spend $5 to get $200 in rewards within 21 days - includes all markets. That's code JIMROSS. In Partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours.  LARINECO - Larineco is better-for-you chewing gum that uses the same mineral your teeth are made of to support daily enamel health. Right now, Larineco is offering our listeners up to 50% off at http://BuyLarine.com/JR SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to https://www.savewithconrad.com to learn more. PODCAST HEAT - Want to grow your business with the power of podcast advertising? Reach loyal, engaged audiences through trusted host endorsements across the Podcast Heat network. Learn more at PodcastHeat.com 

Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by two UFC Sacramento winners fresh off statement performances before looking ahead to this Saturday's UFC Shanghai card.First, 7th-ranked middleweight Gregory Rodrigues joins the show after collecting his fourth straight win in last Saturday's main event with a unanimous decision over hometown favorite Anthony Hernandez. Humbly aware of his reputation as a devastating striker, “RoboCop” reflects on how a fighter with jiu-jitsu roots has grown into a complete mixed martial artist under Kill Cliff head trainer Henri Hooft.A day removed from Alex Apodaca's historic upset of Bella Mir in Tuesday's DWCS main event, Jim and Matt reflect on what it takes to deliver as a massive underdog — a topic Matt Serra knows better than most.Jim and Matt are then joined by lightweight MarQuel Mederos, who assesses his own impressive showing against durable veteran Mason Jones. Now living and training in Arizona, Mederos revisits his Texas roots and how getting caught up selling weed in his younger years ultimately led him toward martial arts where he is now eyeing a Top-15 opponent next after a five-fight unbeaten start to his UFC career.Finally, Jim and Matt wrap up the show with three picks each in a preview of this weekend's fights in Shanghai.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Solomonster reviews the final AEW Dynamite before All In London this Sunday with last words from Will Ospreay (but no Kenny Omega), the two semifinal round matches in the Continental Cup and... can we just get to Wembley already?Support my sponsors this week by using the links below!HIMS ▶ Visit http://www.hims.com/SOLOMONSTER for your personalized, affordable weight loss plan!***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 Kate from Montreal review the final AEW Dynamite before All In as Will Ospreay delivers a message to Kenny Omega. Plus, C3 semifinal matches with Jon Moxley vs. Claudio Castagnoli and Kyle O'Reilly vs. Nigel McGuinness.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped. Today's topics:Ospreay determined to get All In London to 50,000 ticketsTKO becomes a minority shareholder in DAZNTony Khan says he would have allowed Cope to join Cena retirement tourJamie Hayter on “slow” evolution of AEW Women's DivisionNXT Heatwave LineupAEW All In: London Preview & PredictionsPOST Wrestling Café Schedule:Live updates from John & Neal in London beginning on Thursday for membersWednesday: Dark Side (Zach Gowan) & WWE Unreal Ep. 5 Wednesday: Rewind-A-Dynamite XLThursday: Rewind-A-Wai – WWF Aggression album Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown XLSaturday: Collision CourseFREE Shows:Wednesday: upNXTWednesday: Pollock & ThurstonWednesday: Rewind-A-DynamiteFriday: Rewind-A-SmackDownSunday: AEW All In London with John, Wai & NealAd Inquiries: info@truenativemedia.comPhoto Courtesy: AEWRewind-A-Dynamite Theme by Jacob ChesnutBluesky: 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/discordSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sting wasn't the only performer who once boasted a surfer gimmick, you know. Gareth Morgan presents 10 Unexpected Wrestling Origins That'll Blow Your Mind...ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@GMorgan04@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Wilbourn & Adam Nicholas discuss none of the biggest talking points in wrestling this week! Instead they'll be talking about anything but wrestling, answering your questions and just generally having a nice time...ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@ItsAdamNicholas@AdamWilbourn@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we jump back 15 years to the Aug. 3, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill. They discussed with live callers issues with Monday's Raw, Triple H being the star of the show with Cena and Punk selling for Hunter, Raw's commentary woes and what Raw has turned into that gets away from the central purpose of a wrestling show, Teddy Long's longevity in WWE, Miz-Rey at Summerslam?, whether the WWE audience will resent Rock by the time WM28 (or Survivor Series) comes around, Del Rio being the odd-man out of the WWE Title picture, how WWE could re-shape the title picture on Raw and Smackdown, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Sean Ross Sapp (@SeanRossSapp) and Alex Pawlowski (@AlexSourGraps) review tonight's episode of AEW Dynamite, August 26, 2026, including: -MJF speaks -Andrade El Idolo speaks -Continental Cup Semifinals: Jon Moxley versus Claudio Castagnoli -Continental Cup Semifinals: Nigel McGuinness versus Kyle O'Reilly -Jack Perry versus Swerve Strickland -Willow Nightingale speaks -Will Ospreay speaks -Adam Copeland & The Young Bucks versus Don Callis Family -Persephone & Divine Dominion versus Maya World & Brawling Birds 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/joinwithFIGH… and use the promo code FIGHTFUL. Deposit $100, get $50. Go in with $200, and they'll make it $100! Don't sleep on @ultrapouches! New customers get 15% Off with code FIGHTFUL at takeultra.com!

In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland make their semi-annual check-in on the National Wrestling Alliance, with two episodes from the Hard Times event, featuing NWA World Champion Thrillbilly Silas Mason defending his title against former stablemate Kerry Morton, Mike Mondo faces Bryan Idol for the National Title, and Effy makes his NWA debut against Kratos. We talk about where the promotion stands, its strengths, and ways to improve. For VIP listeners, we go back to April to follow up last week's show and witness the implosion of the Good Hand in Action Wrestling when they face Bomaye South in an "anything goes" match.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

AEW World Champion Kenny Omega defends against Will Ospreay AEW Women's World Champion Willow Nightingale defends against Mercedes Mone AEW World Tag Team Champions Adam Copeland & Christian Cage defend against the Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) AEW Women's World Tag Team Champions Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne & Lena Kross) defend against The Brawling Birds (Jamie Hayter & Alex Windsor) AEW International Champion Kyle Fletcher defends against Konosuke Takeshita and Kazuchika Okada in a three-way Men's Casino gauntlet match (Andrade El Idolo and MJF as first two guaranteed entrants) AEW Trios Champions Hangman Page and Brodido defend against TBD TNT Champion Kevin Knight defends against Darby Allin in a falls count anywhere match Continental Challenge Cup finals: Jon Moxley vs. Nigel McGuinness 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/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/denisesalcedo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denisesalcedovideos 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.

Originally Aired May of 2019:Discussing in great detail some of the huge talking points from this week in WWE including Brock Lesnar winning the MITB briefcase, the 24/7 title being implemented and the mistreatment of Sami Zayn and Samoa Joe.Go AD-FREE at patreon.com/WWEPodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-wwe-podcast--2187791/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Brian Zilem to review AEW Dynamite which included a final promo from Will Ospreay and Mercedes Mone attacking Willow Nightingale, but not much else pushing hard the top PPV matches. That said, Wade defends the approach and compliments the show-closing video package on Ospreay vs. Kenny Omega and explains why there wasn't much to gain from Kenny on this show. Also, analysis of the Continental tournament semi-finals, the joy of watching Christian Cage, and more with live caller, email, and chat interactions throughout.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL and Official Dick Lazer. Use code TAVERN for 20% off at GFUEL.com and DickLazers.com. Episode 208 of Wrestling Tonight is all about AEW All In 2026, as the company returns to Wembley Stadium for its biggest show of the year. From the independent gamble that helped inspire AEW in 2018 to the enormous Wembley events that transformed All In into the company's flagship spectacle, the name carries a history unlike anything else on AEW's calendar. Now, after last year's trip to Texas, All In is back in London with a card built around some of the biggest names and most consequential matches AEW can offer. At the center of everything is Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay for the AEW World Championship. Ospreay's road to this match actually stretches back to the decision AEW didn't make in 2025, and his recent comments about Tony Khan, Hangman Page, his injury and the importance of New Japan add another layer to what already feels like a defining moment in his career. We break down why Wembley feels so important for Ospreay, what an Omega victory would mean and whether AEW is finally ready to make the move it considered a year ago. The rest of the card gives us plenty to argue about. Willow Nightingale and Mercedes Moné meet for the Women's World Championship with an additional injury wrinkle hanging over the match, while Jon Moxley and Nigel McGuinness reach the Continental Challenge Cup final with Wembley providing an intriguing backdrop. There's also the three way between Kyle Fletcher, Konosuke Takeshita and Kazuchika Okada, Kevin Knight vs. Darby Allin in Falls Count Anywhere, Copeland & Christian vs. the Young Bucks, the Women's Tag Team Championship match and the Casino Gauntlet. We're making picks across the card, and we don't necessarily see Wembley being a quiet night for the champions. One piece of the card that had remained unresolved is now much clearer. Hangman Page, Brody King and Bandido will defend the AEW World Trios Championship in a seven team Trios Roulette Royale on the Buy In. Tony Khan announced that the gauntlet style match will also feature five teams containing former Trios Champions The Demand, The Dogs, The Conglomeration, The Death Riders and the Bang Bang Gang, along with a mystery wild card trio. Kyle O'Reilly, whose status had been in question following Dynamite in Glasgow, is also expected to be available for the match. We get into what the late change adds to an already packed Wembley weekend and what possibilities that wild card spot could create. There is also a significant business story surrounding the show. The latest update has 43,585 tickets distributed for All In, up 568 from the previous day, as AEW makes its final push toward Sunday. We compare that number with the company's previous trips to Wembley and look at what this year's crowd tells us about where All In stands several years after the extraordinary success of its first London edition. Outside of AEW, we get into the ESPN WWE report that was subsequently retracted, as well as the $147.5 million WWE settlement and why the details behind that enormous figure matter considerably more than the headline alone. We also have CM Punk returning to NXT, adding another notable WWE story to an already loaded wrestling weekend. Episode 208 of Wrestling Tonight covers the history, stakes and biggest questions surrounding AEW All In 2026, our full Wembley predictions and the latest ticket update, plus the ESPN WWE retraction, WWE's $147.5 million settlement and CM Punk's NXT return. All In is back at Wembley, and we're breaking down what could be one of the most consequential nights of AEW's year without spoiling all of our picks before you hit play.

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston look at the latest figures for AEW All In London, the WWE merger lawsuit update, and ESPN's denial of a report that it won't renew WWE once its deal expires. 00:00:00 Start00:06:12 WWE merger lawsuit update00:17:30 AEW All In London attendance, comparisons to non-WWE shows00:25:55 Should Brandon watch more wrestling?00:29:42 ESPN denies report it won't be renewing WWE deal00:41:49 ESPN Unlimited raising its prices00:44:40 Rob Bonta calls off settlement talks with Paramount 00:52:44 Linda McMahon's comments about sexual abuse in schools00:58:18 Palmer v. Nunez update01:00:22 NFL complains about changes to NielsenMusic courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review the August 25th, 2026 edition of WWE NXT featuring the NXT Heatwave Summits and Rey Fenix defending the AAA Cruiserweight Championship against EK Prosper!00:00:00 - Start of show00:10:50 - OTM & Lola Vice Move Up To RAW00:17:11 - NXT Review01:15:12 - NXT Heatwave PredictionsThe show includes:Rey Fenix vs EK Prosper (AAA Cruiserweight Championship)Saquon Shugars vs Dion Lennox (Weaponized Steel Cage Match)Keanu Carver vs Kam HendrixZaria vs Kali ArmstrongDorian Van Dux, Sean Legacy, Noam Dar & Romeo Moreno vs BirthRightThe lads also talk about their time in London so far, OTM and Lola Vice moving to the main roster, preview NXT Heatwave and more!Join our live NXT POST Shows every Tuesday night at YouTube.com/POSTWrestlingFollow more of Davie and Braden's work at Poisonrana.ca, with a weekly show covering everything in the world of wrestling and more!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/poisonrana/id1361208631Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1jTsPUNnwHzQHNGj7GIS04Only $5 for “Friend” tier to access all these shows and everything in the back catalogue! Movie reviews, PPV reviews, and so much more!!! Patreon.com/PoisonranaThis week on the POISONRANA Patreon and Free Feed:Profile: Ospreay vs Omega Part I (Poisonrana Free Feed & YouTube)Reviews From The 6ix: ECW Heatwave 2000 (Poisonrana Patreon)Snap-Rana - AEW ALL IN: LONDON Road Diaries (Poisonrana Patreon)AEW ALL IN: LONDON Review (Poisonrana Free Feed & YouTube)Last week on the POISONRANA Patreon and Free Feed:wasNXT: WWE NXT August 7th 2014 (Poisonrana Free Feed)Join us for our SummerSlam Toronto Watch Party at The National - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wwe-summerslam-2026-toronto-watch-party-national-at-the-well-tickets-1993621343104?aff=oddtdtcreator Photo Courtesy: WWEupNXT Theme by: Warren-D, PXCH and Shaheen AbdiSubscribe: https://www.postwrestling.com/subscribeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/702343790308154Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/PoisonranaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PoisonranaPodDiscuss: https://forum.postwrestling.com#wwe #wwenxt #nxt #wrestlemania #smackdown #aew #wweraw #nxtheatwaveSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WWE's NXT and AAA are running special events on Sunday -- and Getting Over is here to break them down! Host Adam Silverstein offers ultimate previews with predictions for NXT Heatwave 2026 [24:20] and AAA Ola de Calor [2:45], tackling all 11 matches on the cards after covering the latest from TV. "The Silver King" dives into Kelani Jordan potentially ending Kendal Grey's reign early; whether Cruz Montana, Grayson Waller or Zilla Fatu can upend Tony D'Angelo; the addition of Kali Armstrong to the Zaria vs. Wren Sinclair unification match; Myles Bourne (with Tavion Heights) pulling double duty against Vanity Project; what to expect from the Dominik Mysterio vs. El Grande Americano contract signing; Penta and Rey Fenix teaming up with Dragon Lee against Los Perros del Mal; and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

Nikita Lyons shines in Zen Den vignetteLewis Riggins match lacked real intensityLyons Diggs bout solid and promisingVan Dukes Angels needs better sellingArmstrong Monroe best match of nightCrowd picks Callie as natural faceTrill London rusty after injury returnRomeo Moreno still too extra and sloppyHolyfield Crews tag match fun and effectiveElijah heading to AAA after strong showingLUFISTOYouTube: @LuFistoOfficialFacebook: facebook.com/LuFistoInstagram: @LuFisto_arts_and_prowrestlingX: @LuFistoUpcoming documentary: lufistodoc.comJEFF LIPPMANYouTube: @GardenofThoughtpodFacebook: Jeffrey LippmanX: @Dos_EvilBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Rich Fann, a PWTorch columnist. They cover these topics:Thoughts on what's at stake for AEW with the Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay match, the wisdom of Omega's character shifts over the last month, and how AEW can get the most out of a "changing the guard" storyline if Ospreay beats Omega.Analysis of the Oba Femi-Bron Breakker contract signing segment and whether this is a memorable start to a decade-plus long rivalryThoughts on Royce Keys and OTM, with background on OTM, plus whether Keys should be framed as a heel or a babyface given mixed indicators on MondayA review of TNA's Lockdown PPV, plus the successful journey of Eddie Edwards as the leader of The System this yearThe latest on the WWE-ESPN dynamic and how it's been bad for ESPN, bad for WWE, bad for WWE fans, bad for ESPN fans, and overall awkwardExpanded thoughts on the AEW All In undercard, including which match is the second-biggest on the line-upA preview of AEW Dynamite including fun semi-final matches in the Continental ClassicA Mailbag question Cody Rhodes and how he might react if he's told there are no more world title reigns in his WWE futureA Mailbag question on whether CM Punk is okay with interference in his matches or if it's a sign of him going heelThoughts on Dolly Parton and people in pro wrestling reacting on social mediaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Jon Alba (@JonAlba) and Cam (@Ceehawk) take your superchats and humperchats for August 26, 2026 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!

Alex & Kate discuss tonight's episode of WWE NXT, August, 25, 2026 including: - AAA World Cruiserweight Championship: Rey Fenix (c) vs. E.K. Prosper - Weaponized Steel Cage Match: Saquon Shugars vs. Dion Lennox - Kali Armstrong vs. ZARIA (If Armstrong wins, she gets added to the title unification match at Heatwave) - Sean Legacy, Noam Dar, Romeo Morena, & Dorian Van Dux vs. BirthRight (Lexis King, Uriah Connors, Stacks Lorenzo, & Charlie Dempsey) 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!

Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss final hype for Heatwave, delusional heels going bowling, Keanu Carver's expanding weapons, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-23-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch contributor Robert Vallejos to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live calls and emails and an on-site correspondent from San Diego, Calif. with details on what happened off-air and crowd reactions. Topics with callers and emails include R-K-Bro, Charlotte-Bliss set-up, Damian Priest's move up to the roster, Miz-Morrison break-up, Rhea Ripley and Nikki pairing, Karrion Kross-Ricochet, the shirtless guy who ran out at the end of the 24/7 skit, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

It's a jam packed episode of Wrestling Omakase this week that features not one, not two, but THREE guests! Wow! Arametha is onboard for the entire thing, but meanwhile we're also joined again by Suit Williams to review the final night of the STARDOM 5 Star GP and then go over every wrestler in the tournament and how we thought they performed! The trio discusses the entire finals card from Ryogoku in great detail (along with some history of STARDOM in the venue and how their attendance here compares), including the semis and finals, the big Natsupoi vs. Saori Anou match as Poi's retirement road continues, and also discuss all the upcoming matches and possible directions heading into the fall! Plus, a review of every wrestler's overall tournament!Then Suit says goodbye but John & Arametha are joined by first time guest Ed Kody! Ed is a big Tokyo Joshi fan so they were the perfect person to have on to help break down another awesome show out of this promotion from Korakuen Hall, on a great run of them! But first John discusses being inspired by Jeff Hawkins' goodbye podcast from this past week and how it made them think of 'ol TJPW (seriously!). Also I think there was some stuff in here about anime con raves getting shut down. I don't know, this segment was a little all over the place. But most importantly, it's PARTY TIME because Suzume won the Princess Cup, as they review the final night of the tournament and look ahead to what's coming next!Finally, John & Arametha review the Sareee-ism Chapter XI show from Shinjuku FACE, breaking down what was another excellent show out of the sun god. It features another big Poi retirement road match, plus Chi Chi vs. Senka in a battle of young demons and a whole lot more! Somehow this episode went nearly four and a half hours despite ostensibly only being three individual show reviews. Who could possibly be surprised by now really.Williams Watches Wrestling blog: https://suitwilliams.com/Name a Dirtsheet podcast: https://youtu.be/pqtLG3f3KkQ?si=F0s0Ya4nRkVKOi2eFollow Wrestling Omakase on Twitter: http://twitter.com/wrestleomakaseFollow John on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/justoneenby.bsky.socialAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brian pays tribute to the passing of Dolly Parton at 80, reflecting on her decades-long marriage, her genuine kindness, and closing the hour with nine of her most striking public statements about prayer, faith, and heaven. He shares a bizarre and troubling story of four Georgia pastors publicly apologizing after sending anonymous packets falsely accusing another pastor of plagiarism, reflecting on the need for churches to hold themselves to a higher standard. Brian digs into John Piper's teaching on "the pleasure trap" — how earthly pleasures are meant to point our hearts toward God rather than become idols — and shares Alan Noble's Gospel Coalition piece arguing that a Christian's suffering, while mysterious, is never meaningless. He closes reflecting on financial anxiety and contentment after reading about a Michael Jordan jersey expected to sell for $10 million alongside rising healthcare cost anxiety among ordinary Americans, along with the surprising power of nostalgic worship music to remind us of God's faithfulness over time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The weekend delivered. An anonymous GTA VI leaker is holding one of the biggest entertainment releases in history hostage, the Lindsay Clancy sympathy phenomenon continues get more EFF'd, and the WNBA inches closer to becoming professional wrestling (which I think is a good thing). A remarkable 9/11 identification nearly 25 years later and plenty more to kick off the week! One week left before the big raffle! 15% OFF EVERYTHING on KetoBrainz.com w/ code AUGUST: https://tinyurl.com/2cess6y7 Every purchase enters you into this month's BIG raffle! E-Mail me @ Frank@QuiteFrankly.tv for FREE SAMPLES! JOIN The Culture Club!: https://www.quitefrankly.tv/sponsor Read Books, Watch Film, Keep Frank INDEPENDENT! One-Time Tip: http://www.paypal.me/QuiteFranklyLive Quite Frankly Amazon Storefront: https://amazon.com/shop/quitefranklyofficial Frank's Exquisite Light Roast Coffee: https://www.coffeerevolution.shop/category/quite-frankly Frank's Official MERCH: https://tinyurl.com/f3kbkr4s Gold & Silver: https://quitefrankly.gold Send Holiday cards, Letters, and other small gifts, to the Quite Frankly P.O. Box! Quite Frankly 222 Purchase Street, #105 Rye, NY, 10580 Tip in Crypto: BTC: bc1q97w5aazjf7pjjl50n42kdmj9pqyn5zndwh3lng XRP: rnES2vQV6d2jLpavzf7y97XD4AfK1MjePu Quite Frankly Socials: Twitter/X: @QuiteFranklyTV Instagram: @QuiteFranklyOfficial Discord Chat: https://discord.gg/xPu7YEXXRY Telegram: https://t.me/quitefranklytv Streaming Live On: QuiteFrankly.tv (Powered by Foxhole) Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/yc2cn395 Rumble: https://tinyurl.com/yeytwwyz Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/quitefranklylive Audio On Demand (Please Leave A Nice Rating!): Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/59vma35y iTunes: http://apple.co/2dMURMq #QuiteFrankly #GTA6 #GTAVI #CyberLeek #LindsayClancy #WNBA #EnesKanterFreedom #TrueCrime #SalemWitchTrials #DigitalOwnership #GamingNews #WeekendNews #Culture #OpenLines

Jim Norton and Matt Serra recap UFC Sacramento while catching up with two lightweights on opposite ends of their careers: short-notice UFC newcomer Stan Dorsainvil and recently retired legend Edson Barboza, one of the most electric strikers in UFC history.First, undefeated lightweight Stan Dorsainvil joins the show after rallying to beat Gauge Young in his short-notice UFC debut. Dorsainvil talks about taking the fight on short notice and battling back from a difficult first round before finding common ground with Matt over their shared love of action movies and video games. But a potential dealbreaker surfaces when the guys bring up an old Dorsainvil tweet that puts him on the opposite side of Matt Serra in a hilarious food debate.After sharing takeaways from UFC Sacramento, the guys welcome Barboza back to UFC Unfiltered following his retirement announcement after his UFC 330 loss to Esteban Ribovics. Barboza reflects on his 16-year UFC career, the highlight-reel finishes that made him one of the sport's most dangerous strikers, and what he wants fans to remember most now that he has laid his gloves down inside the Octagon.Finally, Jim and Matt wrap up with a quick look ahead to tomorrow's DWCS card and the next wave of UFC events on the calendar.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Solomonster reviews WWE Raw from Ottawa with a MAJOR angle at the end of the show feasturing the debut of a tag team out of NXT, plus a contract signing with Oba Femi and Bron Breakker and TWO semifinal round matches in the Roman Reigns lucha tournament bring us to a most interesting final!Support my sponsors this week by using the links below!HIMS ▶ Visit http://www.hims.com/SOLOMONSTER for your personalized, affordable weight loss plan!***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

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw with a new faction's surprise debut in the main event, and the semi-finals of the World Heavyweight Title No. 1 contender's tournament as Penta faces La Parka and Rey Fenix takes on Dragon Lee.Plus, a contract signing between Oba Femi and Bron Breakker for their match at Sunday Night's Main Event.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped. Today's topics:Matt Cardona suffers torn tricepsROH Death Before Dishonor highlightsTNA LockdownRina wins STARDOM 5 Star Grand Prix AAA Ola de Calor AEW Grand Slam France NXT & AEW Dynamite lineups POST Wrestling Café Schedule:Live updates from John & Neal in London beginning on Thursday for membersMonday: Rewind-A-Raw XLWednesday: Dark Side (Zach Gowan) & WWE Unreal Ep. 5 Wednesday: Rewind-A-Dynamite XLThursday: Rewind-A-Wai - WWF Aggression album Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown XLSaturday: Collision CourseFREE Shows:Monday: Rewind-A-RawTuesday: upNXTWednesday: Rewind-A-DynamiteThursday: Pollock & ThurstonFriday: Rewind-A-SmackDownSunday: AEW All In London with John, Wai & Neal Ad Inquiries: info@truenativemedia.comPhoto Courtesy: WWE Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby John: https://soundcloud.com/colbyjohnBluesky: 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/discordSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WWE continued a stronger-than-expected build toward Sunday Night's Main Event -- and Getting Over is here to break it down! Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open The Main Event [13:30] covering CM Punk vs. Kevin Owens meeting expectations, Sami Zayn intensifying his heel turn, Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton being kept apart, Solo Sikoa and LA Knight gelling together and Royce Keys shocking by laying out The Bloodline alongside OTM. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [59:55] on Oba Femi outclassing Bron Breakker, Penta and Rey Fenix advancing, Stephanie Vaquer preparing for Liv Morgan, Blake Monroe destroying Giulia, Baron Corbin and Big Cass not delivering, and KYOKI being introduced with Shinsuke Nakamura. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

Bryce Crawford joins Howie Mandel Does Stuff for a candid conversation about his relationship with Jesus, the unexpected Waffle House trip that he says saved his life, and his thoughts, questions, and doubts about psychics. An honest and thought-provoking episode you won't want to miss. Visit the official website of Bryce Crawford here: https://brycecrawford.org/ Visit the official website for Jesus in the Street Ministry : https://jesusinthestreet.org/ Howie Mandel Does Stuff available on every Podcast Platform Visit the Official Howie Mandel Website for more: https://www.howiemandel.com/ Howie Mandel Does Stuff Merchandise available on Amazon.com here https://www.amazon.com/shop/howiemandeldoesstuff Join the "Official Howie Mandel Does Stuff" Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/HowieMandelPodcast/ Thanks to our sponsors: Bald head maintenance shouldn't feel like a battle every time you shave. The GB Signature Tea Tree Collection was designed specifically for scalp care, featuring a full routine with pre-shave, shave cream, and post-care products made with ingredients like tea tree oil, aloe vera, and vitamin E to help keep your scalp feeling calm, smooth, and hydrated. Plus, the shave cream is designed for an easy glide that helps make shaving feel a whole lot more comfortable. Go to goodbald.com and use code “HOWIE15” for 15% off storewide. Ever walk into a room and forget why you're there, or hit that mid-day brain fog that slows everything down? This natural formula from International Organix features 32 organic ingredients sourced globally, designed to support clarity, focus, and mental stamina in a simple daily routine. Available as a tea or easy-to-take capsules, it blends modern science with time-tested ingredients. Use code “ORGANIX15” for 15% off storewide, plus free shipping when purchasing two or more jars at InternationalOrganix.com. Grilling is the fun part. Wrestling with a bulky grill cover after? Not so much. Grill Hoodie is a patented two-piece cover designed to make protecting your grill quick, simple, and hassle-free with easy on-and-off access. Make covering your grill as easy as using it and use code HOWIE20 for 20% off at grillhoodie.com. Give storytime a magical upgrade! Make storytimes your phone into a storybook projector, bringing illustrations to life on your wall or ceiling. With playful sound effects and calming music, it turns everyday reading into a more engaging, memorable experience for both kids and parents. And a growing library of stories ensured there's always a new adventure waiting at bedtime. Make storytime the best part of their day and visit moonlitestorytime.com to use code HOWIE20 for 20% off. Say Hello to our house band Sunny and the Black Pack! Follow them here! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BlackMediaPresents TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackmediapresents Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/01uFmntCHwOW438t7enYOO?si=0Oc-_QJdQ0CrMkWii42BWA&nd=1&dlsi=a9792af062844b4f Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunnyAndTheBlackPack/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackmediapresents/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/blackmediapresents Twitter: twitter.com/blackmedia @howiemandel @jackelynshultz @BryceCrawford

Today we jump back 15 years to the Aug. 2, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net discuss last night's Raw from dozens of angles along with taking live calls most of the hour centered mostly around Raw and where Summerslam is headed. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they talk about the three-man Raw announce booth, WWE Creative Team structure changes, and last week's TNA Impact episode.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Catch Ring Rust Radio's #Raw and #SmackDown Reviews, Dirtsheet Busters, This Week in All Elite, Ring Rust Retro, Fan Emails and so much more! Join the Patreon for bonus content and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/ringrustradio  Check out our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/RingRustRadio Ring Rust Radio Merch: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/related/ring-rust-radio.html Join the Official UNofficial Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/898001903694100/  If you want to ask us a question, email us at ringrustradio@yahoo.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ring-rust-radio--3202039/support.

Sean Ross Sapp reviews tonight's episode of WWE Raw, August 24, 2025: - Solo Sikoa and LA Knight to appear - World Heavyweight Championship Contender Tournament: Penta vs. LA Parka - World Heavyweight Championship Contender Tournament: Rey Fenix vs. Dragon Lee - Stephanie Vaquer vs. Roxanne Perez - Oba Femi and Bron Breakker sign the contract for their Sunday Night's Main Event match New customers get 15% Off with code FIGHTFUL at takeultra.com! Use Ultra to get your focus on and improve your pump in the gym or at home! 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! 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!

Joe Negron and Mr. Mutant Larry bring you episode number 1107 of Smart Wrestling Fan: The Pro Wrestling Podcast! Today's specials are WWE RAW, AEW Dynamite, WWE Smackdown, AAA Lucha Libre Worldwide, TJPW Princess Cup 13 Night 6, AEW Collision, Stardom 5 Star Grand Prix, news, emails, and a whole lot more!

On this week's edition of Destination Impact, Zac Clarke and Jerud Buhagiar give an in-depth review and analysis of the TNA Lockout card, discuss the storylines that will make up the Impact shows leading to Bound for Glory, including Leon Slater cashing in the X-Division Title with Option C to face Nic Nemeth for the World Title at Bound for Glory, and how the Knockouts World Title picture will shake up with a triple threat feud between Xia Brookside, Elayna Black, and Indi Hartwell. Plus the VIP-exclusive aftershow with Zac and JB checking in on the Omega-Ospreay build to their match at AEW All In, brief thoughts on Pat McAfee, and Ilja Dragunov as a fit in AEW or TNA.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Highlights of WWE RAW include:Oba Femi & Bron Breakker Contract Signing for Sunday Night's Main Event, The Usos v. Solo Sikoa & LA Knight, Royce Keys forming a group with OTM, Penta v. La Parka in the #1 Contender's Tournament Semi-Final Match, Je'Von Evans v. Big Cass,Rey Fenix v. Dragon Lee in the #1 Contender's Tournament Semi-Final Match,.Stephanie Vaquer v. Roxanne Perez (w/ Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez), Lola Vice WWE RAW debut teaser and more! #wwe #wweraw #wrestling #wwenews #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 Front Row Network is pleased to welcome WOW Superhero, Xena Phoenix. Brandon and Xena discuss both her artistic and athletic background which led her to WOW-Women of Wrestling. We also discuss her love of performing and the important of manifesting. WOW airs weekly in syndication across the U.S. and on VICE TV. All episodes from seasons one, two and three can be streamed on Pluto TV's dedicated WOW channel. Seasons two and three are currently available to stream on Tubi and season two is available on Paramount+. Paramount Global Content Fans can check their local listings and learn more about WOW on wowe.com.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Paul Weigle to discuss Raw with live chat and live caller interaction throughout. They begin by discussing the Bron Breakker-Oba Femi contract signing, what it told us and what it didn't about the Paul Heyman role, and different directions or landing places for this angle. Did Oba Femi shine? Did Bron Breakker deliver on the mic? Then they discuss the new faction led by Royce Keys and speculate on where it could go from here. Also, LA Knight-Solo Sikoa chemistry, Stephanie Vaquer-Becky Lynch dynamic, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

The Drive's second hour features an emotional conversation with Illini wrestling great Danny Pucino, who is raising money for pancreatic cancer research while honoring his late father. Pucino's father, Scott, was himself a Division I All-American wrestler, and Danny has used his own wrestling platform to help raise awareness and funds for cancer research through Pin Cancer. The guys also break down the latest injury news surrounding Illinois wide receiver Jayshon Platt. Head coach Bret Bielema said Platt's injury initially had an unknown timeline, but the team has received encouraging news. Bielema couldn't rule out a Week 1 absence, saying Platt could potentially return anywhere from Week 1 to Week 3 or Week 4. Plus, it's Tuesday Draft time! The guys put together their lists of the Biggest Sports Scandals of All Time, leading to plenty of debate over which controversies deserve a spot at the top.

Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL and Official Dick Lazer. Use code TAVERN for 20% off at GFUEL.com and DickLazers.com. Episode 207 of Wrestling Tonight opens with a surprising WWE departure that appears to have come together very differently than many would have expected. Ilja Dragunov is leaving WWE, but the circumstances surrounding his exit make this much more interesting than a straightforward contract expiration. WWE reportedly wanted him to remain with the company, and the two sides were still having serious discussions about getting him back on television only a couple of months ago. So how did we go from negotiating a return to Dragunov becoming a free agent? We break down what is known about the timeline, where things apparently changed and what comes next for one of the most distinctive wrestlers to come through WWE in recent years. Then there is The Rock and WrestleMania 43. WWE is heading to Riyadh for WrestleMania next April, but a major commitment on Dwayne Johnson's schedule could make one of the biggest possibilities surrounding the show considerably more complicated. There is an important distinction between The Rock appearing at WrestleMania and actually wrestling at WrestleMania, and the latest information raises questions about whether there will realistically be enough time for the latter. We get into what his schedule looks like, why the timing matters and where that leaves WWE as the road to WrestleMania 43 begins to take shape. AEW All In is just days away, and we now have an updated look at how Wembley Stadium is filling up before Sunday. With Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay for the AEW World Championship at the top of the card, the latest ticket numbers give us a much clearer idea of the size of the crowd AEW could be looking at when the company returns to Wembley. We'll go through where ticket distribution currently stands, how that compares with the stadium setup and what AEW still has available heading into the final days before All In. And Wembley is not the only major European story for AEW. Grand Slam is heading to Paris, giving the company another significant international date and its first event in France. There are some notable details about when and where the show will take place, what AEW intends to tape that night and where it fits into the company's European schedule coming out of All In. We also have movement on the John Cena Classic, an event WWE announced months ago without providing many concrete details. A potential date has now emerged, and its placement on the calendar carries an obvious connection to Cena's retirement that is difficult to overlook. There are still unanswered questions about the location, the lineup and exactly how WWE plans to execute Cena's unusual fan-voting concept, but we finally may have an idea of when the event is actually happening. We'll get into the reported date, why it stands out and what Cena has said about making sure the fans legitimately determine the winner. Elsewhere, Royce Keys returned to Raw and brought OTM with him, immediately inserting the group into an already crowded situation involving The Usos, Solo Sikoa and LA Knight. Rather than choosing one side, Keys, Bronco Nima and Lucien Price made their intentions clear by going after everyone. We'll cover how WWE brought Keys back after his absence, the significance of OTM appearing alongside him and how recent developments involving Nima may have helped set up the new alliance. The Women's World Championship picture also has its next major match. Stephanie Vaquer now has a date with Liv Morgan, but Becky Lynch remains directly involved in the story after what happened on Raw. With Vaquer and Lynch both pursuing Morgan since returning after SummerSlam, WWE now has multiple directions it can take as the championship match approaches. And on SmackDown, WWE advertised Blake Monroe vs. Giulia, but fans are still waiting for Monroe's official SmackDown in-ring debut. Instead of giving away the match, WWE used the confrontation to push their rivalry another step forward. Their history goes beyond WWE, and what happened before the bell ensures there is still unfinished business between them. Episode 207 of Wrestling Tonight covers Ilja Dragunov's unexpected WWE exit and the negotiations that preceded it, the scheduling issue hanging over The Rock and WrestleMania 43, the latest numbers heading into AEW All In at Wembley, AEW's first trip to Paris and the potential date for the John Cena Classic. Plus, Royce Keys resurfaces with OTM, Stephanie Vaquer moves closer to the Women's World Championship and Blake Monroe and Giulia's rivalry takes another turn on SmackDown.  

Most Americans never truly disconnect from work—even on vacation. After decades of tying your identity, daily rhythm, and sense of worth to a paycheck, stepping away feels less like freedom and more like freefall. Oz Chen spent years financially independent before he could accept it, wrestling with the psychological gap between having enough money and being okay with not working. Key Topics Discussed Oz's Background and FI Journey (00:02:30) Oz shares his introduction to financial independence through Tim Ferriss's Four Hour Workweek, his career as a UX designer, and the moment he officially accepted being financially independent at 37—years after crossing the actual threshold. The Job That Changed Everything (00:08:15) After seven comfortable years at one tech company, management changes, an acquisition, and mounting burnout made Oz's dream job unsustainable. He reveals the "work policy statement" he'd written that predicted exactly when he'd need to leave. Taking FMLA Leave as an Experiment (00:15:40) Rather than quitting outright, Oz used 12 weeks of FMLA medical leave to test what not working would feel like. He set a deliberately low bar for success—sleep and play pickleball—instead of maintaining his productivity mindset. The Unexpected Layoff (00:22:30) During the final week of his sabbatical, Oz received a layoff notice with severance and garden leave. What could have felt devastating instead felt like "divine timing," perfectly aligning with his planned departure. Wrestling with Fear and Acceptance (00:28:00) Oz shares his practice of writing acceptance statements for every fear—from scarcity feelings to relationship changes. By acknowledging fears without resisting them, he reduced the suffering that comes from fighting his own emotions. Practical Strategies for Decumulation (00:35:45) Breaking down the scary process of drawing down investments: think month-by-month rather than annual withdrawals, and sell "junk" investments (random stocks, crypto) first before touching beloved index funds. Life After Work and Future Plans (00:42:20) Oz describes his current life taking community college music classes, learning trades, and planning for the next 2-3 years before potentially having children. He emphasizes honoring different life seasons and remaining flexible about future work. Notable Quotes Ginger: "Pain plus resistance equals suffering. The pain is part of the human experience, but the resistance is the thing that you can control." Oz Chen: "I accept that not having a paycheck coming in will feel weird and scary. I can have the feeling and it doesn't have to change what I'm doing." Oz Chen: "Clarity through action versus expecting clarity before action. Breaking things down into smaller components generates clarity." Oz Chen: "The productivity engine is something that often buzzes in the background for optimizers. There's always something to work on, always something to optimize." Oz Chen: "I realized my fear was a very generalized fear. Writing down that fear and asking, is that true? helped me see it's potentially a reversible decision." Key Takeaways Write a work policy statement listing specific conditions under which you'd leave your job, similar to an investor policy statement for market downturns Break down your fears by writing them out specifically, then question their validity and put dollar amounts to worst-case scenarios Create acceptance statements for your financial fears to reduce internal resistance rather than trying to eliminate fears entirely Calculate your first 3-6 months of expenses in retirement month-by-month rather than thinking about annual withdrawals to make decumulation less daunting Consider using all available time-off options (PTO, unpaid leave, FMLA if eligible) to experiment with extended breaks before making permanent career changes Identify "junk" investments in your portfolio that you'd be happy to sell first before touching core index fund holdings Set a low bar for success duri…