We are joined by RN of the Smacked Raw Podcast to discuss grades for NXT TakeOver: Vengeance Day, including the match that has already won Match of the Year. Additionally, we discuss the career of Ethel Johnson for #BlackWrestlingHistory as well as the NXT signings of Taya Valkyrie and Eli Drake. Also, why Bow Wow is best for business.
This week we discuss KENTA’s appearance on AEW Dynamite, and what a potential AEW and NJPW partnership means for the industry. Also, who should Edge and Bianca Belair challenge at WrestleMania, as well as ways to freshen the main roster in WWE. Additionally, we pay tribute to Butch Reed, and discuss the past, present and future of Black wrestling stars.
With another edition of the Royal Rumble PPV in the books, we go over everything that went down including Bianca Belair and Edge's wins in the Royal Rumble match. As well as the returns of Victoria, Carlito and Christian, and Bad Bunny's aerial adventures. Also, we go over what could be next for Goldberg following his loss to Drew McIntyre.
It's Royal Rumble week, so we're here to break down the card and give our predictions for who will be going to WrestleMania. Also, we discuss The Undertaker's comments on the Joe Rogan Podcast and our thoughts on Sting wrestling in AEW. Also, is Conor McGregor headed to WWE?
As they continue their climb up the independent rankings, the budding collective from Orlando, FL drops in on our latest episode to discuss a variety of topics including stints on Raw Underground and 205 Live, favorite Power Rangers series, advice received from Jey Uso, a wishlist of opponents at Versus Pro Wrestling and Future Stars of Wrestling + MORE.
Off the heels of Hard to Kill, we discuss Kenny Omega's Impact Wrestling debut and what may be in store going forward. Also, is Finn Balor primed to replace Adam Cole in Undisputed Era? Additionally, we discuss WrestleMania location announcements and WrestleMania in Las Vegas.
Happy New Year from Young Kings Wrestling! Kicking off 2021, we discuss if this has the potential to be one of the greatest years in wrestling history. Also, we go over the Young Bucks joining up with Kenny Omega and the Good Brothers, why WWE needs Goldberg, Wrestle Kingdom 15, and Jay White potentially joining WWE. Also, we give our early Royal Rumble winner predictions.
We pay tribute to the late Jon Huber, aka Brodie Lee/Luke Harper.
In what's been an unusual year, the wrestling industry managed to adapt and flourish nonetheless. We decide what wrestlers, moments and matches stood out among the rest with the 2020 Year End Awards.
With the final PPV of 2020 in the books, we recap and grade each match at WWE TLC. Also, what's next for the Fiend, how to freshen up Money in the Bank, and why Charlotte's return is important for the women's division. Additionally, we discuss what our December 21 superpowers will be.
With just one week ahead of Tables, Ladders and Chairs, we discuss what went down in the land of WWE this past week. Also, we discuss Kenny Omega's appearance on Impact Wrestling, Cody Rhodes vs. Shaq, and pay our condolences to Tommy 'Tiny' Lister Jr. aka Zeus. Additionally, we reveal the categories for the 2020 #YKWAwards
With another NXT TakeOver in the books, we discuss what went down and grade each match. Additionally, we discuss Sting's debut in AEW, Kenny Omega's AEW title win and a tribute to Pat Patterson. Also, the Steiner Math monologue for the ages.
We're back with another episode to cover all that went down this past week, including who will face Drew McIntyre at Tables, Ladders and Chairs, why Kenny Omega needs a win this week vs. Jon Moxley and Rey Mysterio continuing to be a terrible father. Additionally, #RiqRants discusses an alternate approach WWE should have taken with Lana's push. Also, we discuss whether New Japan Pro Wrestling is considered an independent promotion.
On the 30th anniversary of The Undertaker's debut, we pay tribute to the legendary career of the Phenom. Also, we give out grades for each match at Survivor Series. Also, why Rey Mysterio is one of the worst fathers in WWE history.
On the 15th anniversary of his passing, we honor the life and career of Eddie Guerrero on the Young Kings Throne. Also, we predict what brand will reign supreme at Survivor Series. Additionally, we discuss Zelina Vega's release, AEW Games, and a possible return of the Bella Twins.
Off the heels of another incredible AEW PPV, we recap what went down at Full Gear, including a bounce back night for The Elite. As well as why a Gangrel appearance makes this the best show of 2020. Also, what should The Undertaker's involvement at Survivor Series be?
Fresh off his NWA Television Championship victory at UWN Primetime Live, 'Da Pope' Elijah Burke joins the Young Kings Throne to discuss the Love-Alive charity, possible match vs. Cody on AEW Dynamite, NWA Powerrr, CM Punk/UFC, differences between WWE and TNA, Big E's singles run, and more! --- Donate to Love-Alive Charity: http://love-alive.org
Off the heels of Halloween Havoc, we recap what went down, including Johnny Gargano's history making win on NXT. Also, we discuss our favorite MVP moments, and why wrestling fans should lighten up.
'The Warden' Matt Ridder from the Smackin It Raw podcast joins us once again to grade what went down at Hell In A Cell, including Sasha Banks winning the Grand Slam. Also, is The Fiend lying in wait for new WWE Champion Randy Orton? Also, we discuss what went down at Bound for Glory, Chris Jericho and MJF's steak dinner and previewing Halloween Havoc.
Following a heartbreaking 2020 WWE Draft, we knight The New Day on the Young Kings Throne, and discuss the group's future going into 2021. Additionally, we discuss what were the best and worst moves of the draft. Also, what went down on Dynamite and NXT this week.
Ahead the annual 2020 WWE Draft, we put on our GM caps and freshen up the WWE roster as we get closer to the new year. Also, we discuss Mustafa Ali being revealed as the leader of RETRIBUTION, as well as our favorite versions of Chris Jericho on his 30th anniversary.
With four championships on the line, we recap what went down at NXT TakeOver 31, including who was the mystery person, as well as who attacked Adam Cole?
R-Truth becomes the 2nd wrestler to be knighted to the Young King's Throne. Additionally, we give predictions for NXT TakeOver 31, including who the mystery return will be. Also, what AEW got wrong on this week's episode of Dynamite.
On the night where all WWE titles are on the line, we are joined by Matt Ridder of the Smackin It Raw Podcast to recap and grade what went down at Clash of Champions.
Ahead of the WWE Clash of Champions PPV, we give out our predictions for the only night where all championships are on the line. Additionally, we pay tribute to the legendary Road Warrior Animal. Also, we reveal our RETRIBUTION nicknames, and question whether King Booker was the greatest gimmick of all time.
Just a few weeks ahead of Clash of Champions, we discuss whether Adam Pearce could be the mastermind behind RETRIBUTION, and discuss what to make of WWE’s dissolving tag team scene. Additionally we discuss Kyle O’Reilly and Adam Cole’s possible face turns, a potential Buddy Murphy and Dominik Mysterio partnership, and why MJF doesn’t need a stable in AEW. Also, how much does AEW pay in worker’s comp for non-wrestling personnel?
With Finn Balor climbing the top of the NXT mountain for a second time, we discuss whether or not he was the right choice to walk away with the NXT Championship. Also, we discuss the debut of Miro in AEW and if there should've been a different way to bring him in. Additionally, we cover Cedric Alexander joining The Hurt Business, Buddy Murphy getting cooked by the Mysterio family.
Following the 2nd annual All Out PPV, we discuss the ups and downs of the event, including what's next for Kenny Omega and Hangman Page following their loss to FTR. Also, we shoot on Matt Hardy's concussion, as well as the lack of journalistic integrity from wrestling dirt sheet sites.
We are joined by Vince Delgado from the Smacked Raw Podcast and Matt Ridder from the Smackin It Raw Podcast join us to recap the 2020 edition of Payback, including Roman Reigns' ascension back to the top of WWE. Also, we preview the huge NXT Championship Fatal Four Way Ironman, as well as comparing wrestlers to Disney characters.
Off the heels of SummerSlam weekend, we are joined by Vince Delgado of the Smacked Raw Podcast to recap the things we never saw coming ™, including the return of Roman Reigns. With Payback around the corner, we preview the card so far, and what matches should be added to the show. Additionally, we give our thoughts on Cody's humiliating TNT Championship loss to Mr. Brodie Lee, and what the signing of Thunder Rosa means for the future of NWA. Also in the latest edition of Riq Rants, Riq shoots on...
