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Luke and Dan delve into the latest WWE Raw, dissecting Gunther's divisive tap-out victory over AJ Styles and the deeper psychology behind it. They also celebrate Drew McIntyre's long-awaited title win on SmackDown, highlighting the stark creative differences between the two shows. The discussion critiques WWE's long-term storytelling, the handling of talent like Finn Balor, and the men's tag division, while also touching on Bron Breakker's suspension and wider business practices.
The WrestleTalk podcast examines WWE's creative landscape for 2026, breaking down the hierarchy and discussing the impact of call-ups and TKO's influence. It critically assesses Triple H's booking style against NXT's past urgency. The episode then transitions into a comprehensive review of AEW Dynamite, highlighting major debuts like Andrade El Idolo and the Young Bucks' return, notable matches, backstage segments, and technical issues. It concludes with media recommendations and upcoming podcast news.
This WrestleTalk podcast reviews WWE Raw's first 2026 episode, heavily themed around "Stranger Things." The hosts express disappointment with Bron Breakker's main event loss to CM Punk, highlighting WWE's slow-burn booking and perceived lack of momentum for new stars. They also delve into the controversy surrounding a teased Chris Jericho appearance, Adam Pearce's role, and the impact on ticket sales. Further discussion covers various Raw matches and segments, critiquing the overall "Netflix-serving" focus over compelling wrestling storylines.
Hosts Luke and Oli dive into their annual tradition of making outlandish predictions for the wrestling world in 2026. They kick off by revisiting their own and fan-submitted predictions from 2025, highlighting both hits and hilarious misses. The discussion then shifts to their bold new forecasts for 2026, including AI integrations, potential British wrestling booms, and surprising Hall of Fame inductees, alongside a new round of fan predictions for the coming year.
Luke and Oli present the annual WrestleTalk Podcast Awards, detailing the best and worst wrestling matches of 2025 as voted by their team and Patreon backers. They reveal the top ten lists, discuss controversial entries like Minoru Suzuki vs. Butterbean, and crown the year's most celebrated and panned matches, culminating in a debate over WrestleMania 41's main event.
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This WrestleTalk podcast episode identifies the "10 Worst Wrestling Fails of 2025" with special guest Sean Ross Sapp. The hosts discuss various creative blunders, questionable booking decisions, and problematic business practices from WWE and AEW, including the mishandling of major storylines and talent. They break down each fail from their combined lists, sharing differing opinions and detailed critiques.
Luke and Oli reveal WrestleTalk's highly anticipated Wrestler of the Year for 2025, diving deep into the top contenders and discussing the voting process and criteria. They then transition into a comprehensive review of AEW Dynamite's Holiday Bash, highlighting key matches and the dramatic World's End contract signing which saw the surprising return of MJF and his electrifying promo, turning the main event into a Fatal Four-Way. The episode concludes with predictions for upcoming matches and personal holiday recommendations.
The WrestleTalk crew dives deep into John Cena's controversial retirement, analyzing the fan backlash to his loss against Gunther and criticizing the storytelling leading up to the event. They also review WWE Raw, including Gunther's post-match heat, CM Punk's intense promo, and the underwhelming reveal of the masked man as Austin Theory. The episode covers the conflict between business decisions and fan expectations, alongside various other Raw segments and future booking speculation.
The hosts discuss the breaking news of Netflix's bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, drawing parallels to past media mergers like AOL Time Warner and the fall of WCW, and exploring the potential existential threats and opportunities for both WWE and AEW. They dissect the financial strategies, hostile takeover bids, and political opposition surrounding the deal, emphasizing the long-term uncertainty. Additionally, the episode provides an in-depth review of AEW's Winter is Coming, highlighting key matches and storylines, including Continental Classic action and the AEW World Title bout.
The podcast delves into predictions for John Cena's much-anticipated retirement match against Gunther, examining WWE's approach to Cena's final run and its impact on emerging talent. It reviews a "nothing" episode of WWE Raw, highlighting key segments like Gunther's promo, The Usos' return to the tag division, The Vision's antics, and updates from the women's division. Additionally, the hosts react to listener comments on the show's quality and future storylines.
Impact Wrestling Turning Point 2013 👉 https://www.patreon.com/posts/144009636 WATCH: https://youtu.be/bxa4B5KPv1Q 👀 The Aces & Eights is (nearly) over... Take our survey to improve the podcast Get more WrestleTalk Podcast stuff on Patreon Follow WrestleTalk on Instagram and X Follow Luke on Instagram Leave a review/comment to be read out on future episodes Copyright Trident Digital Media 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
This episode dissects a major report on the dramatic shifts in WrestleMania 42 plans, highlighting Roman Reigns' growing political influence and Seth Rollins' injury's ripple effects on top title matches. The hosts also provide a comprehensive review of AEW Dynamite, discussing key matches like Moxley vs. Castagnoli, the Continental Classic title confusion, and various developing feuds.
Oli and Luke review the latest WWE Raw, discussing the fallout from War Games, the masked man's identity, and a compelling theory suggesting Chris Jericho's potential return. They praise Bron Breaker's powerful promo, critique the show's slow start and predictable booking, and analyze key matches like Jey Uso vs. LA Knight and Gunther vs. Solo Sikoa. The episode also covers Liv Morgan's return to The Judgment Day and the dynamic women's tag team division.
The WrestleTalk team critically reviews WWE Survivor Series 2025, highlighting the underwhelming WarGames matches and the controversial finishes. Discussions include the lack of shark cages, the execution of key spots, and fan reactions to the event's booking. The episode also delves into John Cena's "final" PLE match against Dominik Mysterio, Liv Morgan's surprising return, and how the show set up the main events for WrestleMania with Punk vs. Breaker and Roman vs. Cody 3, alongside the future of the women's titles.
The hosts delve deep into the controversy surrounding Bobby Lashley's booking in AEW, discussing reports of his reluctance to lose and how this impacts storylines and other talent. They then provide a comprehensive review of AEW Dynamite, focusing on the Continental Classic matches, title belt confusion, and major feuds involving Okada, Jon Moxley, Samoa Joe, and Orange Cassidy. The episode concludes with listener comments and personal recommendations.
The WrestleTalk podcast provides a comprehensive review of WWE Raw, critiquing its pacing and reliance on entrances while dissecting key segments like the Roman Reigns/CM Punk/Cody Rhodes interaction and the controversial 'Little Cena' angle. The hosts also delve into match analyses, injury updates, and various backstage developments. The episode culminates with detailed predictions for all major matches at Survivor Series, including in-depth War Games winner and entrance order forecasts.
AEW Full Gear 2025 featured a main event where Samoa Joe defeated Hangman Page in a steel cage, marked by Hook's unexpected heel turn and Swerve Strickland's impactful return, setting up a complex world title picture. The event also showcased FTR's tag team mastery, a brutal no-holds-barred match between Jon Moxley and Kyle O'Reilly, and a psychologically rich Women's World Championship bout between Kris Statlander and Mercedes Mone. While the show was praised for its storytelling and in-ring action, its significant length led to some crowd fatigue.
The WrestleTalk podcast explores the highly anticipated return of Vince McMahon, analyzing recent "testing the waters" incidents and speculating on his potential appearance alongside Donald Trump. The hosts also discuss the current standing of each McMahon family member within TKO and WWE. Additionally, the episode provides an in-depth review of AEW Dynamite, highlighting key matches and storylines, before diving into comprehensive predictions for the upcoming Full Gear pay-per-view.
Do you think WWE is hot again? Let me know in the comments. WATCH: Dolph Ziggler WWE Return! Huge John Cena WrestleMania Plans! WWE Raw Review 👀 Timestamps: 1:09 - Intro 5:23 - Is WWE Hot Again? 18:52 - Should John Cena Have Been In The Main Event? 22:28 - John Cena, Sheamus & Rey Mysterio vs. Judgment Day 33:32 - Nikki Bella attacks Stephanie Vacquer 36:01 - Solo Sikoa vs. Dolph Ziggler (and the problem with the Cena tournament) 47:00 - Charlotte Flair re-joins War Games 50:21 - Maxxine Du...
This episode explores Chris Jericho's controversial statement positioning TNA above AEW, examining ticket sales, pay-per-view buy rates, and the impact of WWE's partnership with TNA. The hosts analyze AEW's financial stability through Tony Khan's ownership and review both Blood & Guts matches, discussing their violence, storytelling, and overall effectiveness. The episode also touches on broader wrestling industry issues like gimmick match oversaturation and dynamic ticket pricing.
This episode delves into John Cena's Intercontinental Championship win on WWE Raw, critically analyzing Triple H's involvement and the booking of Cena's match and Dominik Mysterio's title loss. The hosts discuss the broader implications of WWE's 'moment booking' strategy, the setup for the upcoming War Games matches for both men and women, and the exciting resurgence of the women's tag team division. They also debate potential winners for the IC title tournament and the impact on rising stars.
This episode delves into WWE's controversial termination of Ridge Holland's contract following his public comments about being injured and un-renewed, analyzing it as a broader message to talent amidst WWE's monopolistic practices. The hosts also review AEW Dynamite, criticizing the promotion for introducing yet another mid-card championship and debating the value and prestige of such numerous titles. Key match outcomes and storyline developments from Dynamite are discussed.
This episode reviews WWE Raw on November 3, 2025, heavily criticizing the creative direction. The hosts discuss Logan Paul's involvement with CM Punk's title reign and his heel turn, expressing disappointment with predictable booking and the repetitive nature of storylines leading up to WrestleMania. They also cover other matches, including Rey Mysterio's return and Becky Lynch's strong promo, alongside a general critique of WWE's
Do you think WWE is out of touch? Let me know in the comments. The Flash Review! 👉 What Was The Point Of The Flash? Timestamps: 1:09 - Intro 5:25 - Is WWE Out of Touch with its Fanbase? 28:06 - CutScene Plug ‘The Flash’ 29:27 - AEW Dynamite Review 56:39 - Last Weeks Comments Take our survey to improve the podcast Get more WrestleTalk Podcast stuff on Patreon Follow WrestleTalk on Instagram and X Follow Luke on Instagram Leave a review/comment to be read out on future episodes Copyright Trident ...
WATCH: Sabu (2025): https://www.patreon.com/posts/141430932 👀 WATCH: TNA Lockdown 2013: https://www.patreon.com/posts/140893302 👀 Timestamps: 1:09 - Intro 4:38 - Saturday Night's Main Event Predictions 11:22 - Should CM Punk turn heel? / Jey Uso vs. CM Punk predictions 28:32 - Penta vs. Rusev 30:05 - The lack of follow up for Bron continues 33:48 - A statement episode of Raw? 34:37 - Nikki Bella vs. Roxanne Perez 35:50 - The acting of Lyra has won Oli over 37:15 - Bron Breakker vs. LA Knight 3...
This episode delves into whether Jey Uso is truly a main eventer, tracking his career from a tag team wrestler through the Bloodline storyline and his subsequent singles push. The hosts analyze WWE's booking decisions, fan reactions, and the impact of his 'Yeet' catchphrase. Additionally, the episode provides a comprehensive review of AEW Dynamite, discussing key matches, ongoing feuds, and character developments.
Luke and Oli talk review WWE Raw from October 20th, 2025. Timestamps: 1:09 - Start 3:39 - What is happening? 23:13 - Battle Royale 28:07 - UltraChats 42:06 - Judgment Day annoyed 42:38 - Judgment Day v. AJ Styles & Dragon Lee 47:23 - Dominik Mysterio vs. Rusev 48:53 - Becky v. Maxxine Dupri 51:41 - Rhea's broken nose 54:17 - Stephanie Vaquer v. Roxanne Perez 57:13 - Overall rating 58:27 - Patreon 1:00:03 - UltraChats Take our survey to improve the podcast Get more WrestleTalk Podcast stuff o...
Timestamps: 1:09 - Start 3:38 - Darby v. Mox 19:53 - UltraChats 26:24 - Standard pre-show stuff 26:52 - Main show starts mid-match 28:44 - Jamie Hayter vs. Thekla 32:30 - Young Bucks v. Jurassic Express 38:03 - The Hurt Syndicate v. The Demand 40:25 - Kyle Fletcher vs. Mark Briscoe 43:58 - Kris Statlander vs. Toni Storm 46:35 - Mercedes is here with belts 48:48 - Mercedes Mone vs. Mina Shirakawa 52:44 - Brodido v. The Don Callis Family 58:11 - Toni interview 59:08 - Adam Page vs. Samoa Joe 1:04:...
Who would you put the World Heavyweight Championship on? Let me know in the comments. Watch Sabu (2025): https://www.patreon.com/posts/141430932 👀 Watch Luke and Oli chat with Rob Van Dam: https://www.patreon.com/posts/141430506 👀 Take our survey to improve the podcast Get more WrestleTalk Podcast stuff on Patreon Follow WrestleTalk on Instagram and X Follow Luke on Instagram Leave a review/comment to be read out on future episodes Copyright Trident Digital Media 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acas...
