The High Risk Wrestling Podcast

It's that time of the year again. Money in the Bank is here. That magical briefcase that can change ones career is hanging above the ring and who is going to grab it? The WWE is bringing us another small card but who cares at this point? Let's get into it.

• Previously - ep. 230: Failing the King and Queen of the Ring
• Today - ep. 231: Money in the Bank '25 Preview

Match Card

• Lyra Valkyria [c] vs. Becky Lynch for the Women's Intercontinental Championship
• John Cena and Logan Paul vs. Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes
• Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match - Seth Rollins vs. Andrade vs. El Grande Americano vs. LA Knight vs. Solo Sikoa vs. Penta
• Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match - Naomi vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Giulia vs. Roxanne Perez vs. Stephanie Vaquer vs. Rhea Ripley

Once again the later Spring and early Summer season is here and once again it's without the King and Queen of the Ring Tournament. What's up with the WWE's failure to keep something so beloved, legendary, and respected from happening? Where's the login in not having this event? That's what we're going to discuss today.

• Previously - ep. 229: Double or Nothing '25 Preview
• Today - ep. 230: WWE's King and Queen of the Ring Failure
• Ep. List - The Best Modern King's and Queen of the Ring
• Spotlight - Carmelo Hayes

One of the biggest wrestling shows of the year is here and it brings with it the Owen Hart Finals and Anarchy in the Arena. This is a loaded show. You know how we do with these shows -- how did we get here, who's winning, who's losing, and everything in between. Let's do it.

Match Card

• Buy In - Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford vs. Anna Jay and Harley Cameron
• Owen Hart Cup Women's Final - Jamie Hayter vs. Mercedes Mone
• The Hurt Syndicate [c] vs. The Sons of Texas for the AEW World Tag Team Championship
• FTR vs. Daniel Garcia and Nigel McGuinness
• Mark Briscoe vs. Ricochet in a Stretcher Match
• Kazuchika Okada [c] vs. Mike Bailey for the AEW Continental Championship
• The Paragon vs. The Don Callis Family
• Toni Storm [c] vs. Mina Shirakawa for the AEW Women's Championship
• Anarchy in the Arena - The Opps, Swerve Strickland, Willow Nightingale, and Kenny Omega vs. The Opps and the Elite
• Owen Hart Cup Men's Final - Adam Page vs. Will Ospreay

This question has been posed time and again - does the man make the title or does the title make the man? It's s very valid one. Once again we're going to examine it, but this time with a focus on the WWE because they're the ones whose booking made this arise. From Jey Uso to Lyra Valkyria, it's all on the table.

• Previously: ep. 227 - Backlash '25
• Today - ep. 228 - The Champ or the Championship
• Ep. List - The Top Champions Right Now
• Spotlight - Michin

The inevitable post-Wrestlemania PLE, Backlash is back again and it comes too soon. The schedule is all jacked up. This time around we're in St. Louis so you know who's main eventing. Let's dive into the show.

• Previously - ep. 226: The Failure of Factions
• Today - ep. 227: WWE Backlash '25 Preview

Match Card

• Dominik Mysterio [c] vs. Penta for the WWE Intercontinental Championship
• Jacob Fatu [c] vs. LA Knight vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Damian Priest for the WWE United States Championship
• Gunther vs. Pat McAfee
• Lyra Valkyria [c] vs. Becky Lynch for the WWE Women's United States Championship
• John Cena [c] vs. Randy Orton for the Undisputed WWE Championship

Factions are a beautiful thing. They're a big part of professional wrestling. When done right, they can push the careers forward of everyone involved. Then there are times that they can fail and that's what we're on today. What happens when a faction fails and nothing comes of it. This is definitely show can be revisited in the future.

• Previously - ep. 225: 2025 First Quarter Review
• Today - ep. 226: The Failure of Factions
• Ep. List - The Top Factions Today
• Spotlight - Brian Cage

Wrestlemania 41 is in the books and I thought that'd be a good stopping point to look back on this first quarter. What were the big stories? The top matches? The top stars? We'll discuss all of it and more.

• Previously - ep. 224: Wrestlemania 42 Review
• Today - ep. 225: 2025 First Quarter Review

The Showcase of the Immortals. The Granddaddy of Them All. Wrestlemania 41 has come and gone. Taking place in Las Vegas, how will this show be? Are you hyped for it? The card looked good but was it be a good show? That's what we're here to discuss.

WrestleMania 41 night one match card

Matches not in order

• World Heavyweight Championship match: Gunther (c) vs. Jey Uso
• World Tag Team Championship match: The War Raiders (Erik and Ivar) (c) vs. The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods)
• Jade Cargill vs. Naomi
• United States Championship match: LA Knight (c) vs. Jacob Fatu
• Rey Mysterio vs. El Grande Americano
• WWE Women's Championship match: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Charlotte Flair
• Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins

WrestleMania 41 night two match card

• Triple threat match for Women's World Championship: Iyo Sky (c) vs. Bianca Belair vs. Rhea Ripley
• Sin City street fight: Damian Priest vs. Drew McIntyre
• Fatal four-way match for Intercontinental Championship: Bron Breakker (c) vs. Penta vs. Finn Balor vs. Dominik Mysterio
• Randy Orton Open Challenge
• AJ Styles vs. Logan Paul

• Women's Tag Team Championship match: Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez (c) vs. Bayley and Lyra Valkyria
• Undisputed WWE Championship match: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. John Cena

The Showcase of the Immortals. The Granddaddy of Them All. Wrestlemania is here. Taking place in Las Vegas, how will this show be? Are you hyped for it? The card looks good but will it be a good show? That's what we're here to discuss.

• Previously - ep. 223: What's a Main Event
• Today - ep. 224: Wrestlemania 41 Preview
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WrestleMania 41 night one match card

Matches not in order

• Rey Mysterio vs. El Grande Americano
• Jade Cargill vs. Naomi
• World Tag Team Championship match: The War Raiders (Erik and Ivar) (c) vs. The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods)
• United States Championship match: LA Knight (c) vs. Jacob Fatu
• World Heavyweight Championship match: Gunther (c) vs. Jey Uso
• WWE Women's Championship match: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Charlotte Flair
• Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins

Matches not in order

• AJ Styles vs. Logan Paul
• Sin City street fight: Damian Priest vs. Drew McIntyre
• Women's Tag Team Championship match: Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez (c) vs. Bayley and Lyra Valkyria
• Fatal four-way match for Intercontinental Championship: Bron Breakker (c) vs. Penta vs. Finn Balor vs. Dominik Mysterio
• Triple threat match for Women's World Championship: Iyo Sky (c) vs. Bianca Belair vs. Rhea Ripley
• Undisputed WWE Championship match: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. John Cena

Wrestlemania is right around the corner and the discourse of what makes a main event and what should be a main even event has once again come up. That's what we're going to be talk about today. We can settle it once and for all.

• Previously - ep. 222: AEW Dynasty '25
• Today - ep. 223: What Makes a Main Event
• Ep. List - The PPV's I'm Looking Forward To
• Superstar Spotlight - Chelsea Green

Dynasty is in the books and boy do we have to talk about it. You're asking yourself what just happened? Well, I've got you covered.

Match Card

• Zero Hour - Nick Wayne and CRU (Lio Rush and Action Andretti) vs. Top Flight (Dante and Darius Martin) and AR Fox
• Zero Hour - Max Caster's Best Wrestler Alive Open Challenge
• Will Ospreay vs. Kevin Knight in a Men's Owen Hart Cup Tournament Quarterfinal Match
• The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin)[c] w. MVP vs. The Learning Tree (Big Bill and Bryan Keith) for the AEW World Tag Team Championship
• Mercedes Mone vs. Julia Hart in Women's Owen Hart Cup Tournament Quarterfinal Match
• Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, and Pac)[c] vs. Rated FTR (Cope, Dax Hardwood, and Cash Wheeler) for the AEW World Trios Championship
• "Timeless" Toni Storm [c] w. Luther vs. Megan Bayne for the AEW Women's World Championship
• Kyle Fletcher vs. Mark Briscoe in a Men's Owen Hart Cup Tournament Quarterfinal Match
• Chris Jericho (title)[c} vs. Bandido for the ROH World Championship in a Title vs. Mask Match
• Daniel Garcia [c] vs. Adam Cole for the AEW TNT Championship with no time limits and no outside interference permitted
• Kenny Omega [c] vs. Ricochet vs. "Speedball" Mike Bailey for the AEW International Championship
• Jon Moxley [c] vs. Swerve Strickland w. Prince Nana for the AEW World Championship

AEW is back with another PPV and they're bring you their 2nd Dynasty event. Some would say that Dynasty is an inconsequential event but I don't think so after looking at the card. We've a mixture of title matches and Owen Hart Cup matches so it should be a good show. You know how these shows go so we'll look at the card, preview the show, and make our predictions.

• Previously: ep. 221 - The Tessa Blanchard Conundrum
• Today: ep. 222 - AEW Dynasty '25

Match Card

• Kyle Fletcher vs. Mark Briscoe in a Men's Owen Hart Cup Tournament Quarterfinal Match
• Mercedes Mone vs. Julia Hart in Women's Owen Hart Cup Tournament Quarterfinal Match
• Will Ospreay vs. Kevin Knight in a Men's Owen Hart Cup Tournament Quarterfinal Match
• The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin)[c] w. MVP vs. The Learning Tree (Big Bill and Bryan Keith) for the AEW World Tag Team Championship
• Daniel Garcia [c] vs. Adam Cole for the AEW TNT Championship with no time limits and no outside interference permitted
• Chris Jericho (title)[c} vs. Bandido for the ROH World Championship in a Title vs. Mask Match
• Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, and Pac)[c] vs. Rated FTR (Cope, Dax Hardwood, and Cash Wheeler) for the AEW World Trios Championship
• Kenny Omega [c] vs. Ricochet vs. "Speedball" Mike Bailey for the AEW International Championship
• "Timeless" Toni Storm [c] w. Luther vs. Megan Bayne for the AEW Women's World Championship
• Jon Moxley [c] vs. Swerve Strickland w. Prince Nana for the AEW World Championship

Her return was inevitable. There's too much talent to be left on the wayside. Tessa Blanchard has made her return to professional wrestling with the company that made her a star. Obviously there's a discussion to be had and that's what we're going to do today.

• Previously: ep. 220 - The Ride of the Death Riders
• Today: ep. 221 - The Tessa Blanchard Conundrum
• Ep. List - The Current Most Toxic Women in Wrestling
• Superstar Spotlight - Lyra Valkyria

Whether you like them or hate them, the Death Riders have become an integral part of AEW. They are woven throughout the show and their burden is heavy. How did we get here? Where will it end? What's the endgame? That's what we'll be talking about .

• Previously: ep. 219 - The Time is Now
• Today: ep. 220 - The Ride of the Death Riders
• Ep. List: The Top Factions in AEW
• Spotlight: Shane Taylor Promotions

We didn't think it'd ever happen. We thought we'd never see the day. The last time is now. The Time has come. John Cena did the unthinkable and turned heel. He sold his soul to the Rock just to win number 17. How'd this all come together and where will it go?

• Previously: ep. 218 - AEW Revolution '25
• Today: ep. 219 - The Time Has Come
• Ep. List - Cena's Heel Opponents
• Superstar Spotlight - Roman Reigns

AEW is bringing us their Revolution PPV and they rarely fail to deliver. The card looks great but how did we get here? Per usual, we'll be breaking down the card and making predictions.

• Previously - ep. 217: Elimination Chamber '25 Preview
• Today - ep. 218: AEW Revolution '25 Preview

Match Card

• Zero Hour: "Big Boom" AJ and The Conglomeration [Orange Cassidy and Mark Briscoe] vs. Johnny TV and MXM Collection [Mase and Mansoor]
• Zero Hour: Chris Jericho vs. Gravity
• Zero Hour: Daniel Garcia and the Undisputed Kingdom [Adam Cole, Roderick Strong, and Kyle O'Reilly] vs. Shane Taylor Promotions [Shane Taylor, Lee Moriarty, Carlie Bravo, and Shawn Dean]
• Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher in a Steel Cage Match
• Kazuchika Okada [c] vs. Brody King for the AEW Continental Championship
• MJF vs. Adam Page
• The Hurt Syndicate [Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin] [c] vs. The Outrunners [Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd] for the AEW World Tag Team Championship
• Mercedes Mone [c] vs. Momo Watanabe for the AEW TBS Championship
• Swerve Strickland vs. Ricochet to the AEW World Championship #1 Contender
• Toni Storm [c] vs. Mariah May in a Falls Count Anywhere Match for the AEW Women's World Championship
• Konosuke Takeshita [c] vs. Kenny Omega for the AEW International Championship
• Jon Moxley [c] vs. Adam Copeland for the AEW World Championship

The once-lauded structure and its accompanying show is in the books. It had a very shocking ending and we are going to talk about it. You're here and asking yourself what just happened and I'v got you covered. We're going to go over all of it.

It's that time of the year again. The once deadly structure and its accompanying event are back. Who's going to Wrestlemania? Who's leaving in a bodybag? What's Cody's choice? There's so much to talk about. Let's get it.

• Previously - ep. 216: Being Outclassed
• Today - ep. 217: Elimination Chamber '25

It's not hard to see that there's a shift in NXT? The men are very much being outclassed by the women. Obviously the booking is to blame but where did it exactly go wrong? The women have the emotional investment and so much more but the men just aren't there. That's what we're going to talk about with today's show.

• Previously - ep. 215: The Ballad of Alexa Bliss
• Today - ep. 216: Being Outclassed
• Eps. List - NXTNA Dream Matches
• Spotlight - Fatal Influence

Little Miss Bliss is back and I thought it'd be apropos to do another ballad. Starting from her days in NXT to the Goddess to the supernatural with Lilly, we'll examine it all.

• Previously: ep. 214 - Failing the Hot Hand
• Today: ep. 215 - The Ballad of Alexa Bliss
• Ep. List - Alexa Bliss's Best Moments
• Spotlight - Mariah May

Their music hits. The crowd jumps from their seat. The wrestler enters the arena. They're over. Riding that wave of excitement and enjoyment is exhilarating and then they lose. You've failed. There have been too many times when the hot hand was failed by the company. That's what today's show is about. We'll dive into a few people who were failed by the WWE.

• Previously - Royal Rumble '25 Preview
• Today - Failing the Hot Hand
• Ep. List - Don't Fail Them
• Spotlight - Jacob Fatu

Covering the Week of January 27th, 2025

Matches of the Week 

• NXT – Giulia and Bayley vs. Roxanne Perez and Cora Jade 
• Collision – Daniel Garcia [c] vs. Kyle O’Reilly vs. Lee Moriarty for the TNT Championship 
• Collision – FTR vs. Jon Moxley and Wheeler Yuta in a Street Fight 
• Royal Rumble – Cody Rhodes [c] vs. Kevin Owens in a Ladder Match for the WWE Championship 
• Royal Rumble – Men's Royal Rumble 

We have ourselves two winners, one beloved and one not so much. The 2025 Royal Rumble is in the books and we've gotta ask ourselves what just happened. How was the show? Who were the surprise entrants? Who truly shined? What was the match of the night?

Match Card

• The 2025 Women's Royal Rumble Match
• DIY [c] vs. MCMG in a Two-of-Three Falls Match for the WWE Tag Team Championship
• Cody Rhodes [c] vs. Kevin Owens in a Ladder Match for the WWE Championship
• The 2025 Men's Royal Rumble Match

The Road to Wrestlemania officially begins with the Royal Rumble and the annual event goes down this weekend. Who will book their ticket into the main event of Wrestlemania?

Match Card

• DIY [c] vs. MCMG in a Two-of-Three Falls for the WWE Tag Team Championship
• Cody Rhodes [c] vs. Kevin Owens in a Ladder Match for the WWE Undisputed Championship
• Women's Royal Rumble Match
• Men's Royal Rumble Match

Your time is up! The time is now! The John Cena Retirement Tour begins at the Royal Rumble. How will it go? How will it end? That's what we're going to be talking about today. Will he win the Rumble? Will he win number 17? Come find out.

• Previously - ep. 211: TNA Genesis Preview
• Today - ep. 212: The John Cena Retirement Tour
• Ep. List - John Cena's Best Rivals
• Superstar Spotlight - The John Cena United States Open Challenge

The beginning for TNA is here and coming off backs of Final Resolution and their deal with the WWE, TNA is looking to make a big splash. The cards is lined up with exciting matches and some good stories to tell. Who's going to win? Who's leaving? What's in store for us? Well, don't worry because I've got you covered.

Match Card

• Countdown - Frankie Kazarian vs. Leon Slater
• The System [Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers] vs. Steve Maclin and Eric Young
• Spitfire [Dani Luna and Jody Threat][c] vs. The Elegance [Ash and Heather by Elegance] for the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship
• Moose [c] vs. Ace Austin for the X-Division Championship
• Josh Alexander vs. Mike Santana in an "I Quit" Match
• The Hardys [Matt and Jeff Hardy][c] vs. The Rascalz [Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz] for the TNA World Tag Team Championship
• Masha Slamovich [c] vs. Rosemary on a Clockwork Orange House of Fun Match for the TNA Knockouts World Championship
• Jordynne Grace vs. Tessa Blanchard
• Nic Nemeth [c] vs. Joe Hendry for the TNA World Championship

The professional wrestling world is filled with many promotions. From the big ones like AEW and WWE to the independents like GCW and Rev Pro, they're filled with many wrestlers and crossing over would definitely expose them to the masses. We've had good and bad joint shows and ventures and that's what we're talking about today.

• Previously - ep. 209: The Second Annual Cutter Awards
• Today - ep. 210: Joint Shows
• Episode List - What Promotions Should Crossover
• Superstar Spotlight - Penta El Zero Meido

What better way to start the new year than with the Cutters? Our now annual award show where we look at and award the best of what 2024 gave us? From the best matches to heel and face performers to returns, it's all here.

The final big show of the year is in the books and boy was it a doozy. AEW gave us the semifinals and finals of the Continental Classic along with some title matches. There was a big return as well. How was the show? Well, I've got you covered.

Match Card

• Zero Hour - Toni Storm vs. Leila Grey
• Zero Hour - Jeff Jarrett vs. QT Marshall
• Zero Hour - Action Andretti, Lio Rush, Lance Archer, and Brian Cage vs. Top Flight, and the Outrunners
• Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher in a Continental Classic Semifinals Match
• Kazuchika Okada vs. Ricochet in a Continental Classic Semifinals Match
• Mariah May [c] vs. Thunder Rosa in a Tijuana Street Fight for the AEW Women's World Championship
• MJF [h] vs. Adam Cole for the Dynamite Diamond Ring
• Konsuke Takeshita [c] vs. Poeerhouse Hobbs for the AEW Interational Championship
• Mercedes Mone [c] vs. Kris Statlander for the AEW TBS Championship
• The Continental Classic Finals
• Jon Moxley [c] vs. Orange Cassidy vs. Jay White vs. Adam Page for the AEW World Championship

Thoughts. Reflection. Looking towards the future. The year is coming to an end and this channel, this podcast, is not stopping. What needs to be done to grow? What has to happen to succeed? What will the future look like? That's today's show.

• Previously - What I'm Looking Forward to in 2025
• Today - The Future of the Channel

The year is almost over and it's time to look forward. 2025 is on the horizon so what am I looking forward to? The WWE, AEW, NJPW, and many more will be looking to give something new to us and raise our excitement and expectations. What can we hope for?

• Previously - The Top Stories of 2024
• Today - What I'm Looking Forward to in 2025

2024 is in the books and there were some major stories. Every time you think that there wasn't much, you look back and see that there's been a lot. Today's show is a part 1 look of all the stories from this past year.

• Previously - Survivor Series '24 Preview
• Today - The Top Stories of 2024
• Episode List - The Top Cutter Categories to Look Forward To
• Superstar Spotlight - Kevin Owens

Survivor Series is in the books. Who won WarGames and do we have any new champions? That's what we'll be going over today.

Match Card

• Women's WarGames Match - Rhea Ripley, Bayley, Bianca Belair, IYO SKY, and Naomi vs. Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton, and Candice LaRae
• Shinsuke Nakamura vs. LA Knight [c] for the United States Championship
• Bron Breakker [c] vs. Sheamus vs. Ludwig Kaiser for the Intercontinental Championship
• Gunther [c] vs. Damien Priest for the World Heavyweight Championship
• Men's WarGames Match - Roman Reigns, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Sami Zayn, and CM Punk vs. The Bloodline [Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, Tama Tonga, and Tonga Loa], and Bronson Reed

Full Gear is going down this weekend and once again we've fallen into an "Oops, all bangers" card. There's plenty of stories here that'll keep you engaged and entertained. Today's show is a simple one where we'll make our predictions as well as preview the card.

• Previously - Can Survivor Series Be Great Again?
• Today - Full Gear '24 Preview

Match Card

• Zero Hour - "Big Boom!" AJ vs. QT Marshall
• MJF vs. Roderick Strong
• Jay White vs. Adam Page
• Private Party [c] vs. The Outrunners vs. The Acclaimed vs. Kings of the Black Throne for the AEW World Tag Team Championship
• Mercedes Mone [c] vs. Kris Statlander for the TBS Championship
• Swerve Strickland vs. Bobby Lashley
• Jack Perry [c] vs. Daniel Garcia for the TNT Championship
• Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher
• Konosuke Takeshita [c] vs. Ricochet for the International Championship
• Jon Moxley [c] vs. Orange Cassidy for the AEW World Championship

It's that time of the year again. The WWE's annual Thanksgiving tradition rolls around. It's time for WARGAMES! Yes, it's starting to get contrived and forces especially on the women's side, but the match itself rarely disappoints. Today's show is simple and we're going to preview the show. Make our predictions.

• Previously - Full Gear '24 Preview

• Today's Show - Survivor Series '24 Preview

Match Card

• LA Knight [c] vs. Shinsuke Nakamura for the WWE United States Championship
• Bron Breakker [c] vs. Sheamus vs. Ludwig Kaiser for the WWE Intercontinental Championship
• Women's WarGames Match - Bianca Belair, Rhea Ripley, IYO SKY, Bayley, and Naomi vs. Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton, and Candice LaRae
• Gunther [c] vs. Damian Priest for the World Heavyweight Championship
• Men's WarGames Match - Roman Reigns, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Sami Zayn, and CM Punk vs. The Bloodline [Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, Tama Tonga, and Tonga Loa], and Bronson Reed

Full Gear went down this weekend and once again we've fallen into an "Oops, all bangers" card. There's plenty of stories here that'll keep you engaged and entertained. Today's show is a simple one where we'll review the show and see where we're heading next.

Match Card

• Zero Hour - Anna Jay vs. Deonna Purrazzo
• Zero Hour - Buddy Matthews vs. Dante Martin vs. The Beast Mortos vs. Komander
• Zero Hour - "Big Boom!" AJ vs. QT Marshall Private Party [c] vs. The Outrunners vs. The Acclaimed vs. Kings of the Black Throne for the AEW World Tag Team Championship
• MJF vs. Roderick Strong
• Mercedes Mone [c] vs. Kris Statlander for the TBS Championship Jay White vs. Adam Page
• Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher
• Mariah May's Championship Champagne Celebration
• Jack Perry [c] vs. Daniel Garcia for the TNT Championship
• Konosuke Takeshita [c] vs. Ricochet for the International Championship
• Swerve Strickland vs. Bobby Lashley
• Jon Moxley [c] vs. Orange Cassidy for the AEW World Championship

Survivor Series has seeminly been left in the dust when it comes to the other "Big Five" PPVs. There's been a sort of reclamation project with it over the last few years but how can we truly make it great again. This is one of those where there aren't any frills and we just have a conversation.

• Previously - The Continued Greatness of NXT's Women's Division
• Today - Can Survivor Series Be Great Again

Time and again the NXT women have been at the forefront of the brand. It's like clockwork and although there's been good and bad, the always deliver. That's what today's show is about. Starting from the bottom and to here, let's look at the greatness of the NXT women's division.

• Previously: Crown Jewel '24
• Today: The Continued Greatness of the NXT Women's Division
• Episode List: The Five Greatest Women in the History of NXT
• Superstar Spotlight: Giulia

Blood Money 88 is going down Saturday and this card looks good. There's actually stories and concrete developments that have led to a solid show. There's the Crown Jewel Championship that we're supposed to care about that's not the Greatest Royal Rumble Championship. Today's episode is also our 200th which I'm excited about. Let's get into it.

• Previously - Bound for Glory '24
• Today's Show - Crown Jewel '24

Match Card

• Roman Reigns and the Usos vs. The Bloodline
• Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes vs. World Heavyweight Champion Gunther for the Crown Jewel Championship
• WWE Women's Champion Nia Jax vs. Women's World Champion Liv Morgan for the Crown Jewel Championship
• Seth Rollins vs. Bronson Reed
• Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens
• LA Knight [c] vs. Andrade vs. Carmelo Hayes for the WWE United States Championship
• Jade Cargill [c] & Bianca Belair [c] vs. Damage CTRL [Kairi Sane & IYO SKY] vs. Meta-Four [Lash Legend & Jakara Jackson] vs. Chelsea Green & Piper Nevin for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship

Bound for Glory went down last night and how did the biggest show of the year for TNA end? Did you believe? Did PCO defend his lady? This is what just happened.

Main Card x TNA World Heavyweight Championship Match: Nic Nemeth [c] vs. Joe Hendry. Kaz is the special guest ref x TNA Tag Team Championship Full Metal Mayhem Match: The System [c] vs. The Hardys vs. ABC x TNA Digital Media Championship & International Heavyweight Championship Monsters Ball Match: PCO [c] vs. Matt Cardona x TNA Knockouts Championship Match: Jordynne Grace [c] vs. Masha Slamovich x TNA X-Division Championship Match: Mike Bailey [c] vs. El Hijo Del Vikingo x TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship Match: Spitfire [c] vs. Wendy Choo & Rosemary x Mike Santana vs. MooseJosh Alexander vs. Steve Maclin x Coundown - Call Your Shot Gauntlet: Frankie Kazarian vs. AJ Francis vs. Sami Callihan vs. Laredo Kid vs. Jake Something vs. Jason Hotch vs. More TBD. AJ Francis will enter last, Frankie Kazarian will enter first. (Pre-show) x Countdown - Brinley Reece & Xia Brookside vs. Ash & Heather By Elegance (Pre-Show) x Rhino and Bob Ryder set for TNA Hall of Fame induction

Bound for Glory is here. The biggest show of the year for TNA is going and they're ready to believe. What's the card looking like? We'll be previewing and making our predictions today.

Main Card

• TNA World Heavyweight Championship Match: Nic Nemeth [c] vs. Joe Hendry
• TNA Tag Team Championship Full Metal Mayhem Match: The System [c] vs. The Hardys vs. ABC
• TNA Digital Media Championship & International Heavyweight Championship Monsters Ball Match: PCO [c] vs. Matt Cardona
• TNA Knockouts Championship Match: Jordynne Grace [c] vs. Masha Slamovich
• TNA X-Division Championship Match: Mike Bailey [c] vs. El Hijo Del Vikingo
• TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship Match: Spitfire [c] vs. Wendy Choo & Rosemary
• Mike Santana vs. Moose
• Josh Alexander vs. Steve Maclin
• Coundown - Call Your Shot Gauntlet: Frankie Kazarian vs. AJ Francis vs. Sami Callihan vs. Laredo Kid vs. Jake Something vs. Jason Hotch vs. More TBD. AJ Francis will enter last, Frankie Kazarian will enter first. (Pre-show)
• Countdown - Brinley Reece & Xia Brookside vs. Ash & Heather By Elegance (Pre-Show)
• Rhino and Bob Ryder set for TNA Hall of Fame induction

Halloween Havoc has etched itself into the annals of wrestling history. It's a welcomed mainstay. Somehow it's become the best wrestling-themed show. There's a beauty in it and that's what we're going to be talking about today.

• Previously - WrestleDream '24
• Today - The Beauty of Halloween Havoc
• Episode List - The Best Matches in the History of Halloween Havoc
• Superstar Spotlight - NXT

WrestleDream went down last night and you're asking what just happened? We'll I've got you covered.

Match Card

• Zero Hour - Atlantis Jr. [c] vs. Brian Cage for the ROH Television Championship
• Zero Hour - Anna Jay vs. Harley Cameron
• Zero Hour - The Acclaimed vs. MXM Collection
• Zero Hour - Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly, and the Outrunners vs. John Silver, Alex Reynolds, Ariya Divari, and Tony Nese
• Hangman Page vs. Jay White
• Mariah May defends her AEW Women's Championship against Willow Nightingale
• Jack Perry defends his TNT Championship against Katsuyori Shibata
• Will Ospreay defends his AEW International Championship against Ricochet and Konosuke Takeshita in a Triple Threat Match
• Swerve Strickland returns!
• Hologram vs. The Beast Mortos in a 2 Out of 3 Falls Match
• Darby Allin vs. Brody King
• The Young Bucks will put their AEW World Tag Team Titles up against Private Party
• Mark Briscoe puts his ROH World Championship on the line against Chris Jericho
• Bryan Danielson puts his AEW World Championship and his full-time wrestling career on the line against Jon Moxley

AEW started upping the number of PPVs last year and WrestleDream was one. It's back this year with a solid card and some good stories to carry it. Today's show is simple, a preview and prediction of what'll go down.

As always, card subject to change and knowing Tony Khan like we all do, there'll definitely be a change.

Match Card

• Zero Hour - Atlantis Jr. [c] vs. Brian Cage for the ROH Television Championship
• Hologram vs. The Beast Mortos in a 2 Out of 3 Falls Match
• Mark Briscoe puts his ROH World Championship on the line against Chris Jericho
• Jack Perry defends his TNT Championship against Katsuyori Shibata
• Darby Allin vs. Brody King
• The Young Bucks will put their AEW World Tag Team Titles up against Private Party
• Swerve Strickland returns
• Will Ospreay defends his AEW International Championship against Ricochet and Konosuke Takeshita in a Triple Threat Match
• Hangman Page vs. Jay White
• Mariah May defends her AEW Women's Championship against Willow Nightingale
• Bryan Danielson puts his AEW World Championship and his full-time wrestling career on the line against Jon Moxley

The infamous PPV known for the Hell in a Cell Match is back and we're celebrating the original match. The WWE is once again getting away with a five match card, but I digress. The card itself is fine. Let's get into it.

Match Card

• Nia Jax [c] vs. Bayley for the WWE Women’s Championship
• Damian Priest vs. Finn Balor
• Liv Morgan [c] vs. Rhea Ripley for the Women’s World Championship and Dom will be in a Shark Cage
• Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu vs. Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes
• Drew McIntyre vs. CM Punk in a Hell in a Cell Match

WWE PPVs are as normal as breathing air. They come every month and at one point we got 21 in a single year. With so many that have come over, there are bound to be ones that went by the wayside. We're going to look at a bunch of them and reminisce.

• Previously - The Importance of the Second Show
• Today - The Forgotten Modern WWE PPVs
• Episode List - The Worst WWE PPVs Ever
• Superstar Spotlight - Paul Heyman

Smackdown. Thunder. Rampage. When a wrestling company grows, they need to expand their programming. That's where that second show comes in. On the heels of Smackdown's move to the USA Network, we're going to look at those second shows that helped and hindered a company.

• Previously: ep. 193 - Master of Disguise, pt. 3
• Today: ep. 194 - The Importance of Second Show
• Episode List - WWE's Best non-Smackdown Shows
• Superstar Spotlight - Daniel Garcia

This is a fun topic to talk about. Gimmicks are a big a part of wrestling as anything else. It can make or break your career. We're back at it with another edition of "Master of Disguise".

• Previously - All Out '24
• Today - Master of Disguise 3
• Episode List - Who Could Use a New Disguise
• Superstar Spotlight - Pretty Deadly