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Dave LaGreca and Bully Ray preview the Three Stages of Hell match between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship on Smackdown in Berlin. Plus, they welcome Rancid's Lars Frederiksen who talks about his experience watching Hiroshi Tanahashi's final match at Wrestle Kingdom 20. 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.
Today's wrestling news, including...WWE's New Franchise Player!Je'Von Evans Contract Reaction!Liv Morgan On 2023 Arrest!John Cena Kicked In The D***?!ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@AdamWilbourn@AndyHMurray@WhatCultureWWE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TNA is set for its biggest year in a long time in 2026. In this edition of The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy, Matt discusses how the company will aim to change its perception and the business as it debuts on AMC, and how it will look in comparison to WWE and AEW. The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy podcast is a pro wrestling podcast that covers Matt Hardy's journey through WWE, AEW, TNA, and other wrestling adventures. Special thanks to this week's sponsors! BlueChew - Visit BlueChew.com today and get 10% off your BlueChew GOLD subscription with promo code HARDY at checkout! Mando - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code MATTHARDY at shopmando.com! #mandopod FOLLOW AND SUBSCRIBE TO ALL THINGS MATT HARDY at https://linktr.ee/matthardypod Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at SaveWithConrad.com On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at AdFreeShows.com If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on the Extreme Life of Matt Hardy. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to AdvertiseWithHardy.com now and find out more about advertising with the Extreme Life of Matt Hardy. Download the podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QGKxeH8v8Ea6eawO90Q44 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-extreme-life-of-matt-hardy/id1602252129 Everywhere else: ExtremeHardy.com #WWE #AEW #TNA #HardyBoyz
0:00 - Intro0:26 - CM Punk's Republican Baby Raper Comments Controversy1:38 - ICE Shooting Incident Discussion3:49 - Political Climate & Extremism12:24 - Ariana Grande & Wicked Discourse17:32 - Jake "Something" Doyle Joins AEW30:31 - WWE Roster Call-Ups: Grace, Williams, Legend, Evans32:40 - Jade Cargill: The Unintentional Vader39:10 - WrestleMania 2026 Predictions41:10 - CM Punk Directing Movies & VHS Series43:00 - Hollywood's Creativity Crisis & Streaming vs Theaters52:07 - Netflix vs Paramount: Warner Bros $82B Acquisition Battle64:00 - TNA Lands AMC Deal Thanks to WWE Partnership73:00 - Tony Schiavani's WWE Hall of Fame Comments81:33 - Chris Jericho to TNA Rumors & Mohawk Jericho88:20 - Outro & PlugBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.
Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Dec. 31, 2010 and Jan. 3, 2011.On the Dec. 31, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell hosted and chatted with live callers on WWE and TNA in 2010, big stories from both promotions, what ROH and DGUSA need to improve in 2011, TNA's year ahead in 2011, top matches for WrestleMania 27 & where Triple H and Sheamus fit in, the previous night's Impact, TNA overall in 2010, and much more.Then on the Jan. 3, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers that night's Raw, predictions for 2011, potential WrestleMania 27 matches and celebrities, WWE and TNA business at year-end 2010, Mitchell's annual Quiz returning for 2010, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Peter Rosenberg joins the show to discuss the Commanders coaching search and his beef with a WWE wrestler.
In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #368 of the PWTorch including Vader in the Rumble as well as some other surprise entrants, Brian Pillman being referred to as a “loose cannon,” Wade's take on Cactus Jack's great ECW promos, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (1-8-2021), PWTorch columnist Zack Heydorn guest hosts for Wade Keller and is joined by PWTorch contributor and Smackdown alternative perspective reporter Brandon LeClair to talk WWE Smackdown with listener calls and emails. Discussion points include the number one contender Gauntlet Match featuring Daniel Bryan, Sami Zayn, King Corbin, Shinsuke Nakamura, Rey Mysterio, and Adam Pearce, Roman's continued run as a heel, nuances of the heel act that take the act to the next level, Adam Pearce's role moving forward, Shinsuke Nakamura's babyface turn, Big E's first night as Intercontinental Champion, the pros and cons of Robert Roode and Dolph Ziggler as tag team champions, the state of the Smackdown women's division, and much 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 to discuss the latest batch of NXT call-ups to the WWE main roster, thoughts heading into TNA's debut on AMC next week, thoughts on the first shows of 2026, and much more! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/py4w6LnuzZc 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
On episode 275 of the On The Mark Podcast, producer Bert fills in for Tucky as we dive into the latest happenings in the WWE. Smackdown returned to their three hour format and put on a good show. While Raw left people disapointed on their Netflix one year anniversary show. Make sure you follow us on all socials @PodOnTheMark.
Dave LaGreca and Nic Nemeth break down AEW Dynamite: Jim Ross returns, Jon Moxley's character arc and more. Plus, Nattie Neidhart joins Dave to talk Tanahashi's retirement match and the latest round of NXT callups to the main roster. 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!BETTERHELP ▶ Get 10 PERCENT OFF your first month and give online therapy a try at http://www.betterhelp.com/solomonster to start being your best self. Thanks to BetterHelp for sponsoring this week's episode!Solomonster reviews AEW Dynamite from Oklahoma with the return of Jim Ross and some background into his recent D-Von Dudley controversy, a LIGHTS OUT main event with Hangman Page and Swerve Strickland joining forces but there were LOTS of lights out moments on this show... and the Don Callis family gets even MORE NEW MEMBERS.***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 AEW Dynamite with Hangman Page & Swerve Strickland vs. Powerhouse Hobbs & Hook in a Lights Out match. XL: John & Wai discuss NXT New Year's Evil and its many talent moves, news from New Japan, and Netflix gaining the U.S. rights to the WWE library.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.NXT New Year's Evil and talent call-upsNew Japan announcementsHiroshi Tanahashi's hairWWE's handling of its librariesGCW's The Collective scheduleFinal Impact on AXS TVPOST Wrestling Café Schedule:Thursday: Live Watch Along - Royal Rumble 1990 & 1995 (9 p.m. ET)Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown XLSaturday: Collision CourseFREE Shows:Thursday: The 2026 MMA Prediction Show (4 p.m. ET)Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDownPhoto 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/discordAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
WWE tried to do this with Bryan Danielson THREE separate times (!)... Andy Murray presents 9 Wrestlers WWE BANNED From Getting Over...ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@AndyHMurray@WhatCultureWWE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On our last look at WWE's Worst Booking, Simon Miller explores the horrors of Piggie James, as Mickie James feuds with LayCool via the WORST creative imaginable.ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@SimonMiller316@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (1-5-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net head honcho Jason Powell focused on the big Royal Rumble announcement at the end of Raw by Vince McMahon, plus the New Japan acquisitions by WWE, and more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Wade and Jason discussed the strange absence of John Cena mentions on Raw, TNA on Pop expectations, ROH's roster salary cap flexibility, lack of stronger Smackdown hype, Social Outcasts, and more including email topics from listeners.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland kick off the new year by covering the Beyond Wrestling's New Year's Eve tradition Heavy Lies the Crown, a marathon of a show main evented with new IWTV Champion Bear Bronson battling Krule in a "fans bring the weapons" match, Donovan Dijak makes Eye Black Jack a guy to watch in 2026, and show faves collide when The Shooter Boys face Marcus Mathers & Aaron Rourke. Plus, we discuss some concerns with Beyond's booking and getting stretched thin with so many shows. We stay in the Beyond Universe for VIP listeners with some matches from the next night's Wrestling Open show, including the Finals of the IWTV Tag Team Title Tournament and Ryan Clancy's IWTV title match.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
We discuss his decision to commit his future to TNA, his goals for 2026, and what this new contract means for the X-Division and the promotion moving forward. #tnawrestling #wrestlingnews #mustafaali #wwe #wrestlingPlus, Mustafa Ali opens up about his WWE career, reflecting on his time as a WWE Superstar, appearing in Royal Rumbles, the Retribution storyline, and his eventual departure from the company. We also discuss his reaction to Gunther retiring John Cena, wrestling in Saudi Arabia for WWE, his favorite people to wrestle, plus so much more!Topics Covered in this Interview: --Mustafa Ali confirms he has re-signed with TNA (Breaking News) --Why he chose to stay with TNA Wrestling over free agency -- Reflections on his WWE run, creative freedom, and cool career highlights -- The future of pro wrestling in 2026 and his personal goalsFOLLOW TNA WRESTLING: Official Website: https://tnawrestling.com/ TNA PLUS: https://watch.tnawrestling.com/ FOLLOW MUSTAFA ALI: Twitter: https://x.com/MustafaAli_X Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mustafa_ali/ CONNECT WITH DENISE SALCEDO ON SOCIAL MEDIA! Tik Tok: https://www.youtube.com/denisesalcedoTwitter: https://twitter.com/_denisesalcedo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_denisesalcedo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denisesalcedovideosPatreon: 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.
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Dennis Kline discuss whether the main event went on so long that the violence felt belabored, as Jim Ross seemed to indicate was how he felt. A lot of talk about Ross's commentary throughout the show. Also, did Jon Moxley vs. Shelton Benjamin go too long without a backstory or a clear heel-face dynamic, did it take Bandido too long to beat Sammy Guevara in his first Dynamite match in 14 months, what is up with Brody King's promo about aiming for gold, the Hiroshi Tanahashi acknowledgment, Marina Shafir vs. Toni Storm, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
Kenny and Fin are back to cover WWE's first TV shows of 2026. We have a Stranger Things crossover on Raw (kind-of) and Matt Cardona returning on SmackDown. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In today's episode it's a hot one, the TFP team comes together to discuss the latest news surrounding WWE!!! What's going on with Ciampa, hot potato with the titles......AGAIN!!! NXT's roster gets cut in half, Ava's real test as a GM is coming. Why were certain superstars like Sol Ruca left behind, is their unfinished business for her??? No Y2J on RAW and so much more!!! CHEERS!!!JERKING THE CURTAINROUND TABLE OF TOPICSNEWSCiampa rumors catching heat of a WWE exit when contract expires RAW gets bouncy…..Evans signed Netflix is the new home for the WWE library Keith Lee medically unfit to return to wrestling “You Just Made the List” Top 5 WWE Toys SMACKDOWN Randy confirms Miz has tiny balls, great to see the Viper back The real legend killer sends a message to CodyThat boot Lash gave to Iyo was Legendary, no secret who's winning on RAWJordynne Grace is a free agent??? The NXT roster is really going to get an overhaul Is Kit Wilson the new Fandango???So is it Zack Ryder or Matt Cardona??? Either way great to see him back with WWEHere we go with the Sami Zayne “I'm coming for the title” sob story…….who's story is worse, Trick or Sami??? Trick officially on Smackdown now Miz is grrreat for business, poor dude cant catch a break MFT got more problems than Wyatt Sicks……does Shinsuke move the needle???Drew keeps fucking with Cody and it's good…….lets talk about the 3 stages of HellDammit!!! Chelsea loses the US Title Damien and Aleister looked like a 2K video game RAWThings get Strange on RAWRheyo and the Kibuki Warriors kick off the show……hot potato Can I just say AP makes RAW different AJ and Gunther cooksThe Vision hyping Bron like he's a boxer is hilarious Thank you Becky!!!Raquel and Stephanie set for a grrreat story Liv's return doesn't start easy…..Lyra is the welcome back Bron looks damn good in those Wolfpack colors……Punk wearing a letterman's jacket is classic Punk and Bron give us one helluva banger NXTNew Years Evil Ava has her hands full, already cleaning house…..great move by kicking out Blake Tatum ends the feud with IzzyNXT gets a French Luchador??? Kendal and Jacy put on a banger……run it back Vanity Project moving to NXT…..roster getting younger Culling strikes at the right time……what's next for Thea Hail???I'm not liking the line up for Ethan Page Shiloh Hills tooth falling on Arianna Grace was lowkey funny Ava makes a huge announcement but Oba leaves NXT on a cliffhanger…..let's talk about the future of NXT Check out the Smackdown Siblings on TikTok Episodes dropping weekly!!!Follow on the gram @the.funkaholiks.pod THEE POD THAT TALKS WHAT THEY LOVE
MUSICBilly Gibbons of ZZ Top confirmed that Gillette offered him and Dusty Hill $1 million each in the 1980s to shave their beards on television. https://loudwire.com/zz-top-turned-down-money-shave-beards-80s/ TVThe food served at the Critics Choice Awards has attracted viral attention for two consecutive years, including jokes about the limited budget and comparisons to meals from Fyre Festival. https://www.realitytea.com/2026/01/06/critics-choice-awards-food-viral-photo/ Netflix is now the home of the WWE library in the U.S., offering premium live events and original programming. https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/wwe-library-netflix-1236624328/ Severance Season 3 will feature even more shocking revelations than the previous seasons, promising "a ton of moments that surprise people and rile people up." According to Series creator Dan Erickson. https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/severance-boss-dan-erickson-teases-surprise-moments-in-season-3-excl/ The streaming premiere of "Tron: Ares" on Disney Plus is today! MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:So, Mickey Rourke did NOT start the GoFundMe campaign to raise $60,000 to pay his rent. It was his manager's assistant. And Mickey is SO not happy about it. As the GoFundMe neared its $100,000 goal, Mickey posted a video calling it "humiliating and [effing] embarrassing." https://deadline.com/2026/01/mickey-rourke-denies-gofundme-page-for-rent-1236665040/ Emma Stone and Jennifer Lawrence are producing a film centered around Miss Piggy, but neither actress will portray the iconic character. https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/emma-stone-was-asked-if-shed-play-miss-piggy-in-her-and-jennifer-lawrences-movie-and-her-answer-was-perfection COMEDYAmy Schumer has officially filed for divorce from husband Chris Fischer, nearly a month after announcing their separation publicly.The comedian submitted papers Tuesday in New York County Supreme Court to dissolve her marriage to Fischer, a professional chef, after more than seven years together.Schumer and Fischer wed February 13th, 2018, and share a son, Gene, now 6. She first revealed their decision to split in a December 12th Instagram post, describing it as a “difficult decision” but saying they still “love each other very much” and will focus on co-parenting. AND FINALLYHappy Birthday today to Nicolas Cage (Coppola) - 62 yearsThe nephew of director Francis Ford Coppola won a Best Actor Oscar for Leaving Las Vegas in 1996 and was nominated again for Adaptation in 2003.Esquire compiled a list of the best Nic Cage movieshttps://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/g44042321/best-nicolas-cage-movies/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=mgu_ga_esq_md_dsa_hybd_mix_us_21088834077&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21088834077&gbraid=0AAAAACq-et1GZLmf00sD5veBPifrzVww0&gclid=Cj0KCQiApfjKBhC0ARIsAMiR_Is93vZhBPHJJ_Cd21T2ehohrNZQf_rLDKerGgZYip7kMp7XFgt46UwaAtq-EALw_wcBAND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!Follow The Rizzuto Show Daily Comedy Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshowConnect online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShowHear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO See 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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Dave LaGreca is joined by special guest CM Punk to discuss 'Night Patrol', WWE Unreal Season 2 & more! Plus, Dave & Tommy Dreamer recap NXT New Year's Evil and Oba Femi leaving his title in the ring. 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.
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the success of Wrestle Kingdom 20, how WWE's holiday tour performed, and Netflix strikes a deal for WWE's library. Plus, POST Wrestling's Karen Peterson speaks about the significance of Wrestle Kingdom, Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement, the debut of Aaron Wolf, the TV-Asahi broadcast, and Saya Kamitani's breakout year. Topics this week include:Wrestle Kingdom 20 & New Year Dash figures Netflix strikes a deal for the WWE PLEsWWE Holiday Tour attendance down despite record gatesJudge denies WWE motion in lawsuit over injuryDr. Carlon Colker appeals a court order Dana White's court hearing on Tuesday Latest TV and streaming figures Music 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.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
NXT New Year's Evil 2026 featured a variety of unexpected twists and turns -- and Getting Over is here to break it all down. Host Adam Silverstein tackles a WWE raid of its developmental territory with Oba Femi, Je'Von Evans and Jordynne Grace joining Lash Legend as call ups for Monday Night Raw and SmackDown, leaving NXT to pick up the pieces. Might Blake Monroe, Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley and Ethan Page be following suit? "The Silver King" also dives into Ricky Saints moving firmly into the main event, Tony D'Angelo and Sol Ruca waiting in the wings, Tatum Paxley winning her feud only to see Izzi Dame grab the North American Championship 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!
[0:00-0:20] Opening banter - Joe making Jade Cargill references, Anthony catching up on wrestling news[2:00-2:30] Introduction and show setup - Discussing Monday Night Raw's quality issues[2:30-4:00] Raw show structure critique - Too many women's matches, lack of coherent booking, disappointing for live Brooklyn audience[4:30-5:30] Kabuki Warriors vs Rhea/IyO Sky tag match - Best match of the night, good action but questionable placement as opener[9:30-13:00] Asuka/Shayna Basler Twitter incident - Cultural misunderstanding about toughness compliment[14:30-15:30] Stranger Things promotion - Just a van, no actors, completely underwhelming tie-in[22:30-25:00] Gunther/AJ Styles segment - Gunther looking weak, poor booking decisions[29:00-32:00] Maxxine vs Becky Lynch - Too much time given, Maxine too green for featured spot[21:30-22:30] Stephanie Vaquer injury angle - Rushed off TV despite being over with fans[33:00-35:00] Paul Heyman group criticism - None ready for main event spots except possibly Drew McIntyre[34:00-35:00] Logan Paul/Austin Theory promo - Disconnected and ineffective[38:00-44:00] CM Punk main event - Stumbling through promos, match with Bron Breaker was sloppy[40:00-48:00] Bron Breakker concerns - Too green, dangerous spots, needs shorter matches[49:00-52:00] Liv Morgan return - Poorly positioned after multiple women's matches, crowd was dead[54:00-58:00] Judgment Day storyline - Falling apart, no clear direction for members[58:00-1:05:00] Overall show critique - Poorly structured, felt like contractually obligated content[1:05:00-1:08:00] International shows vs US shows - Better matches given to international audiences[1:05:00-1:07:00] Saudi Arabia performance center discussion[1:09:00-1:13:00] Commercial breaks - Excessive ads on Netflix, VPN workarounds[1:13:00-end] Wrap-up and closing thoughtsBecome 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.WrestleKingdom analysis including Kazuchika Okada's performance and effort, how Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement was handled, the quality of the show overall, did the event entice fans who showed up for the first time in years or ever to come back, who are the top rising stars for 2026, and moreThe Chris Jericho-WWE teases, pro and conWWE UnrealBecky Lynch vs. Maxxine DupriIs WWE overdoing the underdog storylineTommaso CiampaC.M. Punk vs. Bron BreakkerMJF and Jon Moxley and the AEW Men's Division in 2026Mercedes Mone and Willow Nightingale and the AEW Women's Division in 2026AEW ratings for Continental Classic and whether the tournament should be moved so more people see itSome Chevy Chase talk, too!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
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Nate Lindberg and Kevin Cattani discuss NXT New Year's Evil including Oba Femi vacating the NXT Championship after defeating Leon Slater, Jacy Jayne vs. Kendall Grey, Tatum Paxley vs. Izzi Dame, Thea Hail vs. Izzi Dame (yes, again), and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
Jody Threat has been with the promotion for a couple of years and discusses her journey with the company from a tag team wrestler to a singles wrestler. Jody details how she got started in pro wrestling, training with Josh Alexander, and her goals for 2026. Additionally, she discusses having landed a dream match against Mercedes Monè on the indies and her thoughts on TNA Wrestling's partnership with WWE! This is the perfect interview for wrestling fans to get to know women's wrestler Jody Threat! #tnawrestling #wrestling #prowrestling #jodythreat #tna WATCH TNA WRESTLING: Official Website: https://tnawrestling.com/ TNA PLUS: https://watch.tnawrestling.com/ 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/denisesalcedovideosPatreon: 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.
There was a lot of WWE news that came out of today's episode, highlights of this show include Oba Femi vacating the WWE NXT Championship as he sets sail for either WWE RAW or Smackdown, Jacy Jayne retains the NXT Women's Championship and it looks like Blake Monroe is also getting called-up! How do these call-ups impact the NXT roster, we discuss that and more here on the NXT review! #wwe #wwenxt #wrestling #wwenews #wwenxthighlights CONNECT WITH DENISE SALCEDO ON SOCIAL MEDIA!Tik Tok: https://www.youtube.com/denisesalcedo Twitter: https://twitter.com/_denisesalcedoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_denisesalcedo/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/denisesalcedoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/denisesalcedovideosTwitch: 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.
Let's talk Monday Night Raw that aired January 5th, 2026. Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky win the Women's Tag Team Titles, Bron Breakker loses clean to CM Punk for the World Championship, and we get no appearance from Chris Jericho.Go AD-FREE at Patreon.com/WWEPodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-wwe-podcast--2187791/support.
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (1-4-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Cameron Hawkins from the PWTorch East Coast Cast to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers and emails. They talked about Goldberg's return at the top of the show and track our poll on how excited viewers are (or aren't) about his return. They explore how the match with Drew McIntyre should go and what his strength and weaknesses were and if they still are today. They also talk about the odd Charlotte-Ric Flair angle, the over-the-top jovial New Day-Miz & Morrison angle, Keith Lee challenging Drew McIntyre for the WWE Title, the use of the Legends throughout, the latest with Randy Orton and Alexa Bliss, and much more.Then, in the VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they delve more into Hulk Hogan's prominent place on this show, WWE announcing (and some fun old Michael Cole-out-in-public stories), the prudence of having Legends hanging out together without masks right after the holidays, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
On the show this week: the crew previewed the Packers/Bears Wild Card game, predicted all Wild Card Weekend winners, discussed Trae Young trade rumors, if WWE's product is worth watching, and more. WATCH: https://youtube.com/live/b32Dv5gbgVY?feature=share GET AT US: https://linktr.ee/TECKFoul
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!
Ep. 533: Voice and Kevin welcome Howse on the show to talk the first Monday Night Raw of 2026 which collabed with Stranger Things. It was also the one year anniversary of the Raw/Netflix Deal.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/in-your-howse--3318368/support.
Kenny and Fin are back to cover thoughts for WWE in 2026, latest in Vince McMahon lawsuit with shareholders, William Regal's powerful tweet and much more. Enjoy!*please note this was recorded on January 2nd, 2026* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Shining Wizards return with a jam packed show. There is a weird energy to kick things off and the ball busting takes place before transitioning into some Bobby B talk. We then unveil the Shining Wizards Hall of Fame Class of 2026 & discuss our thoughts on who made the Hall, who missed the hall & who shouldn't be on the ballot next year. We touch on the WWE... The post The Shining Wizards 775: Steve, Can You Hear Us? appeared first on Shining Wizards Network.
What If the Pain You Survived Is the Exact Reason You're Meant to Win? In this conversation, I sit down with Nattie Neidhart, and let me tell you right now, this is not a wrestling interview. This is a life interview. Nattie is one of the most accomplished and respected performers in WWE history, but what makes her extraordinary has nothing to do with championships or records. It's the resilience, compassion, and self belief she forged through family dysfunction, loss, and moments when it would have been easier to stay small. Her story will hit anyone who's ever felt invisible, underestimated, or unsure of their own voice. We talk deeply about what it was like growing up in one of the most legendary families in professional wrestling while trying to find her own identity as a woman in a male dominated industry. Nattie opens up about living through financial collapse, instability at home, and caring for a father who was quietly struggling with brain injury and addiction. She shares how those early years shaped her work ethic, her empathy, and her refusal to wait for permission to become who she knew she could be. One of the most powerful themes in this conversation is reframing your past. Nattie explains how it's not the events of your life that define you, but the meaning you attach to them. She walks through how she stopped waiting for the perfect opportunity and instead built her own seat at the table. Whether that meant creating new characters, writing her book The Last Hart Beating, or stepping into opportunities when the timing was far from perfect, she chose progress over permission. We also talk about self worth, comparison, and why chasing success without healing will never be enough. Nattie shares the moment she finally allowed herself to ask, “Why not me?” and how that question changed everything. This conversation is for anyone who's been doing the work quietly, supporting others, and wondering if their moment will ever come. If you've ever felt like your background disqualified you, like your family history defined your ceiling, or like you were meant to stay small to survive, this episode will remind you of the truth. You are not broken. You are being built. Key Takeaways: Why it's not your past but the story you tell about it that shapes your future How to build confidence when you grew up without stability Why waiting for permission keeps most people stuck How to reframe trauma into strength, purpose, and compassion What it really means to build your own seat at the table This is one of those conversations that heals something you didn't realize you were still carrying. Share it with someone who needs permission to stop playing small. Max out your life.
Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray are joined by two special guests: Seth Rollins and your WWE Women's Intercontinental Champion, Becky Lynch, to talk WWE Unreal Season 2, Becky's title win & so much more! 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 https://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!BETTERHELP ▶ Get 10 PERCENT OFF your first month and give online therapy a try at http://www.betterhelp.com/solomonster to start being your best self. Thanks to BetterHelp for sponsoring this week's episode!Solomonster reviews the first WWE Raw of 2026 with CM Punk defending his World Heavyweight Championship against Bron Breakker and TWO title changes on the show, which also set up a major match for Germany next week. Yet this was a perfect example of one of those WWE shows where things happen, but it largely feels lifeless and boring. An oh yeah, Je'Von Evans was announced as the newest addition to the Raw roster... during a commercial break.***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: What is your pro wrestling New Year's resolution? Ben and Brian fill in for David and Kaz and kick off the show by discussing the one-year anniversary of ‘WWE Raw' on Netflix, which had a ‘Stranger Things' theme. They talk about the following: Brian's experience in the arena vs. Ben's experience watching on Netflix (3:00) How WWE incorporated ‘Stranger Things' (8:23) CM Punk retains the world title against Bron Breakker (13:56) Is the Vision lackluster without Seth Rollins (20:09)? Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky win the women's tag team titles (25:45) Becky Lynch beats Maxxine Dupri for the Women's Intercontinental Championship (33:34) Fans are upset that Chris Jericho did not appear on ‘WWE Raw' (40:29) Trick Williams and Matt Cardona debuting on 'SmackDown' (50:00) Drew McIntyre challenging Cody Rhodes to a Three Stages of Hell match (54:39) MJF becoming AEW world champion and Willow Nightingale winning two titles, including dethroning Mercedes Moné (58:21) Then they recap a few things we missed over the break, including:Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: Ben Cruz and Brian H. WatersProducer: Brian H. WatersAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Dadley Boyz chat about what happened on this week's episode of Monday Night RAW, including...Who left as World Heavyweight Champion?Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY are tag CHAMPS!Maxxine Dupri vs. Becky Lynch!AJ Styles confronts Gunther!WWE goes to The Upside Down?!ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@AdamWilbourn@MSidgwick@MichaelHamflett@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
WWE kicked off 2026 with a bang -- and Getting Over is here to break it all down. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open by hitting the latest news and one year of Raw on Netflix [3:20] before The Main Event [39:10] tackles Drew McIntyre raising Cody Rhodes' ire, CM Punk edging Bron Breakker and what's planned for the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then dive into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:04:30], covering GUNTHER's steep decline, AJ Styles' challenge, IYO SKY & Rhea Ripley winning gold, Becky Lynch reclaiming her strap, Raquel Rodriguez attacking Stephanie Vaquer with Liv Morgan waiting, Sami Zayn setting a goal, the signings of Trick Williams and Je'Von Evans, Matt Cardona "debuting" and 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!
Joe and Anthony discuss the current state of wrestling, focusing on WWE's use of old footage, the Netflix deal, and the value of nostalgia content. They critique modern wrestling's creative direction, the risks wrestlers take for fan approval, and the business of monetizing archival material. The conversation also touches on personalities like Chris Jericho, Mr. Beast, and the challenges wrestlers face after retirement, ending with commentary on the cyclical nature of wrestling trends and media.0:00 – WWE vault, nostalgia, and old footage4:00 – Classic wrestling humor, Andre the Giant stories15:00 – Humanizing wrestlers, behind-the-scenes moments40:00 – Modern wrestling risks, fan influence, dangerous spots1:00:00 – WWE's business model, YouTube/Netflix monetization1:15:00 – WWE creative team, bureaucracy, and lack of vision1:25:00 – Chris Jericho rumors, nostalgia pops, closing thoughts1:29:35 – EndBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.
Today we jump back 15 years to the Dec. 30, 2010 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussing with live callers possible ways to debut Awesome Kong in WWE, when she might debut, John Cena's injury, possible WrestleMania 27 main events & possible Mania events if Cena and/or Taker are inactive, Parks's live perspective on the Smackdown TV taping, lots of talk about WWE's mid-card (Jackson Andrews discussion), WWE's lack of continuity with Nexus storyline aspects and whether the loose strings will be addressed, and more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed Eric Bischoff's role in TNA in 2010, TNA incorporating a concussion angle into storylines having nothing to do with anything, Immortal & Fortune's loose association, Genesis, Matt Morgan vs. Mr. Anderson, and some NFL and College Football talk to conclude the show.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.
Today we jump back five years to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast from Dec. 27, 2020, a special "Deep Dive" mailbag episode with Rich Fann and Chris Maitland. Topics included the late Brodie Lee, New Japan's changing Young Lions, could The Miz be a top star with one tweak, Stardom and what needs to be done by Bushiroad, whether the quest for five-star matches has lead to a dearth of good talkers, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
Happy 2026! We're flashing back to an unforgettable episode with WWE icon and memoir author Nattie Neidhart! Nikki & Brie sit down with their longtime friend to talk about her powerful new book The Last Hart Beating. From the emotional highs of release day to heartfelt support from her wrestling family (including a special foreword by The Rock), Nattie opens up about legacy, healing, and writing her story on her own terms.With raw reflections, family memories, and laugh-out-loud Divas throwbacks, this episode is full of love, strength, and real-deal resilience. As Nattie says: “Why not me?”—a mantra to carry with you into whatever chapter comes next.Press play and hear how Nattie turned pain into purpose, only on The Nikki & Brie Show! Call Nikki & Brie at 833-GARCIA2 and leave a voicemail! Follow Nikki & Brie on Instagram, follow the show on Instagram and TikTok and send Nikki & Brie a message on Threads! Follow Bonita Bonita on Instagram Book a reservation at the Bonita Bonita Speakeasy To watch exclusive videos of this week's episode, follow The Nikki & Brie Show on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok! You can also catch The Nikki & Brie Show on SiriusXM Stars 109! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.