Episode 178 Mahomes 10 yr $500m contract. It had to be discussed. More #SpeakingOut fallout. Mysterio working without contract for WWE, Charlotte taking a break, & Kairi about to leave. Fyter Fest & Great American Bash Night 1 results NJPW NJ Cup Round 3 results (we didn't watch the Semi-Finals yet). ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Episode 177 Speaking out fallout Tessa Blanchard stripped and terminated from Impact Fyter Fest v Great American Bash NJPW NJ Cup Round 1 & 2 results ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Episode 176 We start with news of the retirement of possibly the greatest sport entertainer/wrestler of all time: The Undertaker. We then discuss the news of numerous sexual assault allegations and abuse coming to light within the wrestling industry following the #SpeakingOut movement on Twitter. Thank you for being so brave and speaking on something terrible that needs to be addressed. We end with NJPW & AEW news. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Episode 175 Alex & Koola are back with special guest and friend of the podcast, Rayshawn. We discuss the Backlash PPV. Was it really "The Best Wrestling Match Ever?" We then move on to a little extra WWE news. Finishing up with the return of NJPW and the NJ Cup. We're excited to watch. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Bonus Episode Alex & Koola discuss ESPN's latest 30 For 30 "Be Water." They discuss the phenom that Bruce Lee was and the massive cultural impact he had on the world during the short time he was alive. They also give their thoughts on the new PlayStation 5 reveal. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Episode 174 What happened at UFC 250? Is Amanda Nunes still the GOAT? (Short answer: DUH) What happened at NXT Takeover In Your House? We end with AEW & NJPW talk. No more curfew! Yay! #BLM #BlackLivesMatter #Pride #PrideMonth ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Bonus Episode Alex & Koola are joined by Sir Wilkins & Mr. Blacc of The Jobber Tears Podcast in order to have a very real and necessary conversation about racial inequality and systemic oppression plaguing this country. We talk about how this stretches into the wrestling industry and give our overall thoughts as to how the top wrestling promotions, indie promotions, and wrestling community as a whole can help tackle this issue. Tangent: Sir Wilkins' love/hate relationship with AEW. #Blac...
Episode 173 Koola and Alex are back. We talk UFC Fight Night and the whole Dana White vs Jon Jones issue. Then get into AEW and the TNT Championship being open to all wrestlers. End with our thoughts on the Jeff Hardy "alcoholic" angle. Stay safe everyone. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Bonus Episode It's Friday night and we're here to discuss our top 5 heels of the past decade while playing Cards Against Humanity online. Our good friend Mr. Blacc from The Jobber Tears podcast joins us in a long overdue appearance (mostly Mr. Alex's fault)! The homie Tevin is also back again for the discussion. We then proceed onto tangents related to the wrestling world. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Episode 172 We discuss the sad news about Hana Kimura and her untimely passing. We touch some more on Shad Gaspard and his passing. We review AEW Double Or Nothing. Side Note: Apologies for Alex's low audio, he didn't check it before beginning. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Episode 171 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TEV!!! We talk UFC Fight Night. We go over the latest news coming out of WWE/NXT. We preview this weekend's upcoming AEW Double Or Nothing PPV. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Shad Gaspard, his family, and friends after his disappearance. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Bonus Episode Alex, Koola, Tev, & E are back for another week of discussion following the latest Dark Side of the Ring episode on VICE. They give their thoughts on the Road Warriors careers and troubles. We also speak on what we learned while watching the episode. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Episode 170 Alex & Koola are back to discuss the PPV weekend. We finally got our first live sporting event since the pandemic began with UFC 249. It felt good to watch. We also had WWE's Money In The Bank PPV. Who were the biggest winners and losers? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Bonus Episode The gang discusses the latest Dark Side of the Ring episode about Herb Abrams and the now defunct UWF. Wrestling, millionaire, hookers, and coke.. What could possibly go wrong with that combination? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Episode 169 Apparently Alex takes too long with the intros according to Koola. We preview the relatively stacked UFC 249 card. It's the first sporting event in the US since the pandemic, can't wait to see the fights. We give our thoughts on the upcoming Money In The Bank PPV this Sunday. Lil E drops from the call at the end, and Koola doesn't put his foot in his mouth this week. Lol ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Bonus Episode We're back together to discuss the latest Dark Side Of The Ring episode revolving around David Shultz. We talk about his career and how the "Slap Heard Around The World" actually makes sense and why it did to an extent. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Episode 168 It's Pokes&Chokes x Jobber Tears! After almost 2 years, Sir Wilkins is back on the podcast in this long overdue podcast team up. We discuss the overall state of wrestling and have a little fun towards the end playing GM Mode with some of WWE's currently released talent. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Bonus Episode Alex, Koola, Erick, & Tev are back to discuss some more Dark Side Of The Ring. They focus on this week's story of Dino Bravo and his journey from renown wrestler in Quebec to being a Mafia enforcer, which unfortunately leads to his mysterious unsolved death. We give our thoughts on what we think could have happened and why. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Bonus Episode The gang is back together to discuss the speculation surrounding the tragic death of Nancy Argentino and Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka's potential involvement. Did he do it? Was there a cover-up? We give our thoughts on the episode. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Episode 167 Huge WWE news revolving wrestlers and staff being released and/or furloughed, despite the revenue generated last year. Ronda Rousey talks about "fake fighting" and gets heat for it. WWE being considered an "essential business" after donating money to Florida. AEW Dynamite & Double Or Nothing news. A discussion about a racist post on TikTok by wannabe wrestler Jeffery Hume & his girlfriend Stephanie Freeman. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Bonus Episode We're joined once again by our good friends Tevin "The Destroyer" & Erick the "Lil Spoon" for another extra episode. We discuss VICE's Dark Side of the Ring and it's exploration of the highly controversial New Jack, giving our thoughts and opinions about the episode. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Bonus Episode We're joined by our good friends Tevin "The Destroyer" & Erick the "Lil Spoon" in this bonus episode. We discuss VICE's Dark Side of the Ring, its exploration into the Benoit tragedy, and give our thoughts and opinions on the matter. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Episode 166 We have our good friends Lil E and Tevin "The Destroyer" join us for our WrestleMania review. It was a very different WrestleMania this time around. Was it any good? What titles changed hands? Who performed the best? What were the best matches? We talk both nights: what we liked, what we didn't like, and what could have been improved. No Tangent ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Episode 165 Thank you to all the healthcare, postal, emergency services, transit, supermarket, and restaurant workers still keeping us going. Content creators too for helping with keeping our sanity. You're all the real heroes!! It's another quarantine week. But this time, we have WrestleMania coming up. We discuss the matches, changes to them, and other news revolving around WWE. We also talk some AEW and their announcement of an 8-man tournament for the new TNT Title. Koola somehow keeps exten...
Episode 164 On pace for another week of cancellations of live events like WrestleMania 36 and now Double or Nothing. We evaluate the empty arena matches, continuing to further the story lines and introducing Matt Hardy & Brodie Lee to AEW. Also the 11 man match that is Blood + Guts being postponed and the premiere of Dark Side of the Ring season 2 centering on Chris Benoit's family's death. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Episode 163 This Quarantine doesn't have us too down to talk about wrestling. There's a ton of ongoing changes to address. NHL, NBA, MLB, MLS, etc all canceled or postponed. Some even want empty arena events like UFC & WWE & AEW. WWE Hall of Fame Jushin Thunder Liger & British Bulldog. Martin Kirby retirement from the wrestling ring. #TangentInducer: The Pandemic ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Episode 162 Alex & Koola rank the Elimination Chamber without any problem! Moving on to the hardest fought fights on a Saturday night UFC 248 thanks to Strawweight Championship match. Then onto AEW and Jake The Snake Roberts debut instead of Lance Archer. With mentions of Tyson Fury, Triple H, NJPW & Dark Side of the Ring. #TangentInducer: WWE Ruthless Aggression Series ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Episode 161 We start with a mention of Luis Pena latest fight at UFC Fight Night 169. A quick rundown of WWE's Super Showdown, the few of the Elimination Chamber matches announced, then on to AEW Revolution. Finishing off with AEW for a "Hangman" Adam Paige storyline theory and breakdown. No Tangent Inducer ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Episode 160 Starting with the blowup of the weekend Fury's shutout win over Wilder (and his lame excuse). Where's our interest for WWE's Super Showdown. Nowhere. Can't find it. AEW's Revolution: 6 big PPV matches including a Jake Hager debut. NJPW canceling shows and Alex being said that his Japan visit is no more (for now) Tangent Inducer: Live action Tarzan for some reason. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Episode 159 Here's to another week of a ton of things to watch. Alex & Koola are excited for Wilder v Fury 2. Keeping the same energy talking about NXT Takeover Portland. Congratulations to Nyla Rose on winning the AEW Women's championship on Dynamite. PPV card for AEW Revolution Honorable Mention: Ring of Honor. TangentInducer: Nothing really. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
