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This episode, Governor AJ Pan returns to preview the second half of the Queen of the North 5, including:

Clara Carreras v Gaby Ortiz

Grand Dragon Championship
Anthony Gangone (c) v Kelsey Raegan

BCW World Championship
Darius Carter (c) v Kylie Alexa

BCW Women's Championship
Vicious Vickie (c) v Angel Metro:

Also, Marc Chouen interviews one of the Queen of the North finalists, Harleen Lopez as she gets ready to stake her claim to the crown.

April 20, 2024
Ridgefield Park, NJ
Limited Tickets still available!

With WrestleMania behind us, we now look to forward to this new era in professional wrestling.

Including: Will Cody still be champion going into WrestleMania 41 against The Rock?

After her attack on Rhea, is this Liv's time?

Why isn't Karrion Kross working on the main roster?

Was airing the Punk footage a massive misfire for AEW?

What does the future hold for this new version of The Bloodline?

On this episode, Governor AJ Pan previews some of the matches already announced for BCW's Queen of the North 5 event, such as:

One half of the BCW Tag Team Champions, Ray Lyn v Notorious Mimi

All Natural Ashley v Gin Sevani

Adrianna Mosley v the Original Queen, Faye Jackson

Queen of the North Finals

Emily Jaye v Harleen Lopez v Tiffani Avatar

And that is just some of the matches you have to look forward to, many more to come.

Samira sits down with finalist Tiffani Avatar as she prepares to fight for the crown. What is going through her mind and what will becoming the Queen mean to her.

April 20, 2024

Ridgefield Park, NJ

Tickets still available but going quickly!

We reached our final stop on the road to WrestleMania XL and here are some of the trending questions we break down:

With all the recent happenings, has WWE entered a new era?

Why don't we see more non title storylines for the women?

Is The Rock a bigger heel than Roman Reigns going into WrestleMania?

Who should CM Punk face first upon his return, Drew or Seth?

Is this the moment that Swerve Strickland becomes World Champion?

Is debuting at WrestleMania, the right move for Jade Cargill?

We are less than a month away from the next BCW show, Queen of the North 5.  The Governor makes his way to the studio to give you all a quick refresher of what went down at Welcome to the New Year.  From the show starting with the main event, him getting hit in the face, Mike Law getting his opportunity he desired and who qualified and now will face off for the coveted crown of Queen of the North!

This week Michael J Puddy & Marc Chouen discuss:

AJ Lee's potential WWE return

Ronda Rousey's comments about WWE and Vince McMahon

Which WWE Women's Champion is most likely to lose at WrestleMania?

Will Skye Blue win an AEW Championship this year?

Did Adam Copeland and Christian really have the best match in AEW history?

Who is most likely to betray their tag partner at WrestleMania: The Rock or Seth Rollins?

Plus, is LA Knight too similar to The Rock and Stone Cold?

This week Michael J Puddy & Marc Chouen discuss:

AJ Lee's potential WWE return

Ronda Rousey's comments about WWE and Vince McMahon

Which WWE Women's Champion is most likely to lose at WrestleMania?

Will Skye Blue win an AEW Championship this year?

Did Adam Copeland and Christian really have the best match in AEW history?

Who is most likely to betray their tag partner at WrestleMania: The Rock or Seth Rollins?

Plus, is LA Knight too similar to The Rock and Stone Cold?

This week Michael J Puddy & Marc Chouen discuss:

WWE's involvement in GCW's Bloodsport X

Liv Morgan's threat to Rhea Ripley. Will she be inserted in the Women's Championship match at WrestleMania?

Is Roxanne the future face of WWE?

What matches we're looking forward to the most now that Mercedes Mone finally made her AEW debut.

Does Logan Paul stand a chance in hell to retain his US Title against Randy Orton AND Kevin Owens?!

Plus, we weigh in on Vince McMahon's lawsuit now that Stephanie McMahon and Nick Khan are named as key figures. What will TKO do next?

This week Michael J Puddy & Marc Chouen discuss:

WWE's involvement in GCW's Bloodsport X

Liv Morgan's threat to Rhea Ripley. Will she be inserted in the Women's Championship match at WrestleMania?

Is Roxanne the future face of WWE?

What matches we're looking forward to the most now that Mercedes Mone finally made her AEW debut.

Does Logan Paul stand a chance in hell to retain his US Title against Randy Orton AND Kevin Owens?!

Plus, we weigh in on Vince McMahon's lawsuit now that Stephanie McMahon and Nick Khan are named as key figures. What will TKO do next?

Michael J Puddy and Marc Chouen discuss:

Will Chad Gable be the one to face Gunther at WrestleMania?

What should Shawn Spears do differently in his second run in NXT?

Is Tama Tonga the right fit for The Bloodline?

What will CM Punk's role be at WrestleMania?

How will Bayley overcome the odds against Iyo Sky?

Plus, we dive into the blockbuster match announcement between The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins. Who will be the one to take the pin?

Michael J Puddy and Marc Chouen discuss:

Will Chad Gable be the one to face Gunther at WrestleMania?

What should Shawn Spears do differently in his second run in NXT?

Is Tama Tonga the right fit for The Bloodline?

What will CM Punk's role be at WrestleMania?

How will Bayley overcome the odds against Iyo Sky?

Plus, we dive into the blockbuster match announcement between The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins. Who will be the one to take the pin?

What a crazy week this has been.  After 20 years, TNA fired Scott D'Amore, how will this impact the future of TNA going forward?  The dust as settled on that crazy press event, can we say with confidence that Cody Rhodes will face Roman Reigns one on one?  What does that mean for The Rock?  Are we seeing the best version of the Young Bucks?  Is Carmelo the biggest heel today, outside Roman?

Coming off an exciting Royal Rumble, there was a lot to unpack this week. Does The Rock now facing Roman make Cody look weak? Where does Cody do next? With CM sidelined, who will step up and take his spot at WrestleMania? Did Seth have a point calling the World Championship THE title to fight for? What can we expect from Mercedes Mone in AEW? Does Trick Williams have WrestleMania main event potential? All this and much more on this week's episode!

During episode 10, we covered the first two matches:

Queen of the North Qualifier - Harleen Lopez v Nevaeh Chantelle

Anthony Gangone & Darius Carter v J Boujii & Face

On this show, Governor AJ Pan previews the rest of the card including:

Queen of the North Qualifier - Emily Jaye v All Natural Ashley

Queen of the North Qualifier - Journey Burke v Tiffany Avatar

Theo Ivory v Jus Sayin

Daniel Alexander v Mike Law

Christina Marie v Brittany Blake

BCW Women's Championship - Vicious Vickie (c) v Ultra Violet

January 20, 2024

Ridgefield Park, NJ

Limited Tickets still available, so start the year off with a bang at BCW's Welcome to the New Year!

Samira joins Marc Chouen this week to discuss:

Does Mercedes Mone face the most pressure than any other free agent signing?

Is it a lock Roman Reigns will face The Rock at Wrestlemania 40?

Will Drew McIntyre play a factor in the CM Punk/Seth Rollins storyline?

Is Nia Jax a legit threat to win the Royal Rumble?

Are The Young Bucks the right final opponents for Sting?

Will wee see Bayley face Iyo Sky at Wrestlemania?

Plus, we take a look at Tony Khan's tweets regarding Jinder Mahal and Hook.

The Governor himself, Mr. AJ Pan, is back to help hand out the very first set of BCW Year End Awards.  The categories include:

New Comer of the Year
Talker of the Year
Moment of the Year
Female Wrestler of the Year
Male Wrestler of the Year
Overall Wrestler of the Year
and
Match of the Year.

Some of the winners drop in to accept their awards, so listen in and find out who walked away a winner.

It's time to look back at the year that was 2023 and hand out our year end awards, The Puddy's. The categories this year are:

Acquisition of the year

Rivalry of the year

Promo of the year

Brand of the Year

One to watch to 2024

Moment of the year

Rivalry of the year

Match of the year

Superstar of the year

Listen to find out who was able to walk away with the coveted award and our predictions for 2024.

In this episode we share our opinions on the trending topics of the week.  Including, does Dolph Ziggler have anything left to prove, if he goes to AEW?  Who is the heel in the Rollins/Punk feud?  How much help can CM Punk offer to NXT?  With both Kenny Omega & Charlotte Flair out with injuries, whose absence will be felt more?  What will happen if AEW ends up losing their current TV deal?  How much has Cora Jade improved in such a short time?

Brii Combination Wrestling's final show of the year is in the books and AJ Pan is back to recap the action packed night that was Nightmare at the Mecca. We cover everything from the event including who walked out as champion, who made the most of their debut, and who was able to step up and steal the show? The Governor also looks back at the year that was 2023 for BCW and looks forward to what is in store for 2024.

In this episode we share our opinions on the trending topics of the week. Including, do we see Jey Uso being a future World Champion? Has Lash Legend done enough to silence her critics? Is MJF the man under the Devil mask? If not, who could it be? Is AJ Styles still a top guy in WWE? Who main events WrestleMania, Cody or Punk? What's going on with Nick Wayne's Mom? Did she take away from that main event?

This week on Shot of Wrestling we discuss CM Punk's return to WWE: Is the heat with Seth Rollins legit? Does this mean AJ Lee will come back?

Plus: Should WWE be concerned that Jade Cargill isn't ready yet? Who deserves more praise for their rivalry: Adam Copeland or Christian? Is Britt Baker next to leave AEW? Will Billie Starkz be the one to dethrone Athena for her ROH Women's Championship? And did Randy Orton make the right choice in signing with Smackdown?

We take the show on the road this week to break what was a busy week.  NXT has a new broadcast home with the CW.  Will this move help grow the NXT audience?  With the strike over, have we seen the last of John Cena?  Will Logan Paul be a full time champion?  War Games was officially announced, who could possibly fill out the teams?  Did they turn Santos too soon?  Are we over the Bloodline?

This week, we have an exclusive interview with Jamie Senegal discussing trans wrestling, Daffney, and more. Plus, we ponder the holdup in Drew McIntyre’s contract, weigh in on The Miz's newfound babyface persona, investigate the alleged attack by Carmelo Hayes, and speculate whether Liv Morgan will win another championship or not. Also, the age-old debate continues: John Cena or Roman Reigns - who truly holds the title of the greatest of all time?

Well, this was a week full of surprises.  Impact Wrestling announced they are going back to the TNA name.  What Impact will this have on the industry?  Ric Flair made his AEW Debut, how will he be used over the next five months?  One More Match?!  Could Ronda Rousey be making a wrestling comeback?  Is Damien Priest living up to his potential?  How did Lexis King do in his first match?  Are we seeing the best of Swerve Strickland?

The Governor, AJ Pan is back to break down the second part of the card for BCW's Nightmare at the Mecca.  

Including:
Emily Jaye vs Gabi Ortiz
Facade(c) vs J Boujii - NGW Tennessee Legend Openweight Championship
Vicious Vicky(c) vs All Natural Ashley - BCW Women's Championship
Darius Carter(c) vs Gemma Jewels - BCW World Heavyweight Championship

October 22, 2023
Ridgefield Park, NJ
Limited Tickets still available & trust us, you won't want to miss this show!

Busy week in the world of pro wrestling and we got it all covered. The ratings are in and we break down the battle that was he Tuesday Night War, who ended up on top? We heard that WWE passed on CM Punk, what's next for the Best in the World? Could Becky's NXT title run be a test run for a Women's Mid Card title? What's next for Bronn Breakker? General Managers are back, is having Nick Aldis in that role a waste of his in-ring talents? Was putting the title back on Hikaru Shida the right move?

This week, we debate who scored the better signing - AEW with Edge or WWE with Jade Cargill. Plus, we analyze Gunther's Intercontinental Champion reign, NXT's chances against AEW in the ratings war, Dominick Mysterio's North American Title win, Jay White being a legit threat to MJF, the CM Punk/WWE rumors, and Judgement Day’s potential impact on The Bloodline.

The Governor, AJ Pan joins the show this week to break down the first part of the card for BCW's Nightmare at the Mecca.

Including:

Anthony Gangone vs Vinny Pacifico

Mike Law, Intern Jerry & Daniel Alexander vs Face Ben Ruten & Theo Ivory

Nevaeh Chantelle vs Harleen Lopez

Angelica Risk vs Olivia Devine - Ladies Night Out Championship

Christina Marie vs Dani Mo

Greenman joins the show this week to discuss the events of the past week.  WWE released a bunch of superstars and there were some surprising names on the list.  Who are we most excited to see on the Indies and who does Tony Khan have his eyes on?  Smackdown is leaving FOX for USA, how will this move effect Raw and NXT?  Would a move to streaming actually hurt the product?  Are we seeing Saraya a her best and does she always need a group to support her?  Is Jey actually still working for Roman?  Plus Marc interviews Vinny Pacifico.  He talks all about his upcoming match for BCW, his interview with Kurt Angle and getting sponsored by GFuel. 

Join us on Shot of Wrestling as we tackle the Nia Jax doubters, discuss Tiffany Stratton's main roster potential, and unravel the Edge-AEW rumors. Plus, we'll explore Jade Cargill's potential in WWE, debate Seth Rollins' #1 PWI ranking, and ponder who will face Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40: The Rock or Cody Rhodes?

In this episode of Shot of Wrestling, we dive into the aftermath of CM Punk's firing from AEW and question who's truly at fault. We also explore John Cena's return and its impact on his legacy. Is Tiffany Stratton prepared for Becky Lynch, and has her rivalry with Trish Stratus helped or hindered Becky's legacy? Plus, what to expect from Toni Storm's character transformation and can Bobby Lashley's alliance with The Street Profits match The Bloodline's success? 

This episode, we pay tribute to two legends we lost his past week, Bray Wyatt & Terry Funk. We look back on their careers and talk about the legacies they leave behind. Also, we ask should Shinsuke Nakamura be the one to dethrone Seth Rollins, should Becky Lynch challenge for the NXT Women's Championship and is Billy Gunn one of the most over people in professional wrestling today?

Join us for a new episode as we ask: Can DIY find success on the main roster? Is Bron Breakker a future World Champ? What are Nick Wayne's expectations in AEW? Will The Rock face Grayson Waller at SummerSlam? Can Jey Uso upset Roman Reigns? Plus, we reveal our Top 3 Favorite Finishers. 

Join us as we discuss the shocking possibility of Ronda Rousey making her way to NXT. Plus, we analyze Money in the Bank and who is most likely to win their respective matches: Trish Stratus or LA Knight. Find out if we've bid farewell to Dana Brooke in WWE and our thoughts on the Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor clash at MITB. And don't miss our breakdown of why the dynamic duo of MJF and Adam Cole could be a game-changer in AEW. Finally, we debate whether Liv Morgan is prepared for another shot at the Women's Title.

AJ Pan returns to finish previewing the next Brii Combination Wrestling event, Summer on Smash: A Tribute to Mama Pan.  The card is full of some exciting matchups including, four Championships being on the line and we will finally crown a new Queen of the North.  We also get into how BCW has shifted the fouls on women's wrestling and how they have become a place women want to come to.  Plus, Samira interviews Queen of the North finalist Brittany Jade and talk about how she is preparing for this big triple threat. 

Join us on Shot of Wrestling as we discuss Vince McMahon's disruptive last-minute re-writes and who could benefit from a character refresh in NXT. We debate whether losing their debut match on Raw helped or hurt Katana Chance & Kayden Carter. Plus, we analyze Adam Cole as a potential threat to MJF's AEW World Heavyweight Championship. And who deserves a title shot more: Charlotte Flair or Bianca Belair?

In this episode, we tackle Ronda Rousey’s comments on the Women's Tag Team division and how it could improve. We also debate the introduction of a new WWE Universal Championship for Roman Reigns' 1,000-day celebration? We analyze the importance of AEW retaining Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks, along with The Miz's match against Ricochet and whether he finally silenced his critics. We also discuss Baron Corbin's move to NXT and the potential success of CM Punk headlining AEW Collision. And we delve into Jey Uso's dilemma of falling in line with The Bloodline or joining his brother.

The Governor, AJ Pan is back to preview the next Brii Combination Wrestling event, Summer on Smash: A Tribute to Mama Pan. He goes into how the event came about being a tribute to his mother and how professional wrestling made their special bond even stronger. In part one of this preview, we break down some of the matches on the card and how they came about. In addition, backstage correspondent Samira makes her debut on A Shot of BCW. She interviews both Marc Chouen and Vicious Vicki, their first joint interview as the collective known as Hollywood Inc.

On this week's episode, we discuss the latest rumors surrounding Logan Paul's next rivalry and who will be the first WWE World Heavyweight Champion. We also analyze the recent lawsuit against Vince McMahon and its potential impact on WWE. We dive into the Adam Cole and Roderick Strong reunion and Trinity’s debut on IMPACT. Plus, we discuss the future of the Bloodline era and the potential of Pretty Deadly becoming a top team on the main roster.

Join us for the latest episode of our wrestling podcast as we dive into the biggest topics in the industry. From CM Punk's return to whether WWE will move on from Becky Lynch, we cover it all. We also discuss if Alexa Bliss is being wasted, whether Deonna Purrazzo is a top star, and if The Miz will ever find himself in the main event again. Plus, we preview NXT's Spring Breakin' event and analyze the issues with Omos. And don't miss our take on the new alliance between the Jericho Appreciation Society and The Outcasts.

The Voice of BCW, Cheyenne Ortiz joins the show this week to give us his take on the biggest show of the year. We cover the show top to bottom and look at the overall landscape of Brii Combination Wrestling going forward.

Also: What is the first match announced for Summer on Smash: A Tribute to Mama Pan? Will we see Journey Burke find her way to the top of the Women's Division? And what was going through Cheyenne's head during his physical altercation with the Governor, AJ Pan?

In this week's episode, we dive into the biggest news in wrestling: Endeavor's acquisition of WWE. We also discuss whether Vince McMahon is hurting the product, why AEW hosting All In at Wembley Stadium is a big deal, and who can stop Roman Reigns. We also debate whether Cody Rhodes is the top babyface in WWE and how the Bullet Club fits into AEW's plans. Our special guest, Alice Starr, joins us to talk about Drag Heals and how US laws are impacting drag in wrestling. Plus, we take a look at what will make this WWE Draft a game-changer.

Brii Combination Wrestling's biggest show of the year is in the books and AJ Pan is back to recap the great night that was Anniversary.  We cover everything from the event including who walked out as champion, who made the most of their debut, and who was able to step up and steal the show?  The Governor also offers his response to the controversial actions of our very own Marc Chouen then he talks about what the future holds for BCW, including a very special honor for the next show.  

On this week's special episode, we throw the format out the window as we are joined by a loyal supporter of the show from day one, a man who was in attendance at the first WrestleMania.  Together we all dive into the topic of old school wrestling versus current day wrestling and explore the differences between the two styles and discuss the impact of these changes on the industry. One significant change we've noticed is the increasing number of women taking over, and we examine what this means for the sport. Additionally, we delve into the rising cost of wrestling events and how this may affect the fanbase.  Tune in to hear our thoughts on these topics and our opinions on the WrestleMania card.  

We've made it to the final stop on the road to BCW Anniversary 6.  The Governor himself, AJ Pan, is back with us to preview the biggest show of the year and run down the matches on this impressive card on that will surely make this a night to remember.  In addition to every championship on the line, there will also be debuts, returns and up-and-coming talent all trying to make a name for themselves. 

Plus, we have an interview with Vicious Vicki, where she talks about her upcoming rematch with Anthony Gangone and what she learned from their first encounter. 

This highly anticipated event is shaping up to a be an incredible night of action with some of the best talent in the business today. 

In this episode, we dive into legal gambling and wrestling: could be harmful to the industry? We also explore AEW's decision to change the name of their All-Atlantic title for cross-promotion purposes and how Rey Mysterio's induction into the Hall of Fame could impact other active wrestlers. Additionally, we analyze the effects of Jey Uso's realignment with The Bloodline on Sami Zayn's Road to WrestleMania and question if Cody Rhodes is the new face of WWE. Plus, we discuss Roxanne Perez's injury on NXT and whether Powerhouse Hobbs needs a lengthy reign to re-establish the TNT Championship.

In this episode, we dive into the trending topics in the world of professional wrestling. We discuss whether Wrestlemania is better off having fewer matches, as well as the rumors surrounding Brock Lesnar's potential last match against Omos. 

We also speculate on what could happen with Trish Stratus at WrestleMania, and brainstorm ways to get Bray Wyatt back on track. 

Plus, we analyze whether Gigi Dolan's recent promo was her breakout moment, and whether Ring of Honor is a better fit for Eddie Kingston. Lastly, we debate whether the Cody/Roman storyline is playing second fiddle to The Bloodline/Sami Zayn.

The road to Anniversary is in full swing, Governor AJ Pan is back to talk about the latest developments in the world of BCW.

With an absence of the World Champion, which Champions has stepped up to help carry the mantle of BCW?

Which hungry individual will break out of the Scramble match and make a name for himself?

Is Blonde Force Trauma the most impressive tag team in the Indy's today?

Plus, we sit down and chat with J Boujii to talk about his upcoming match with Kaun.  Will he be able to backup all the trash talk and bring down the powerhouse, in one of his toughest challenges?

This week, J Boujii joins us to discuss his rapid rise to the top and how he's gotten over with fans so quickly. 

We also debate whether Bayley is a main event talent and speculate about the big free agent WWE is trying to sign. Plus, we break down the potential paths for Becky and Bayley to WrestleMania, and whether Shawn Michaels has one last match left in him. We also explore the reasons behind the fans turning on Bron Breakker and whether Sami Zayn is over enough to be champion. All this and more!

It's finally here, the debut of a Shot of BCW and how better to help us kick off this new endeavor than the Governor himself, AJ Pan.  As we march on into Anniversary 6, we discuss all things going on in the world of BCW including:

How will BCW handle the final two matches of Queen of the North 4?

Will Vicious Vicki's injury impact her title shot opportunity in BCW?

After the first match was announced, how did the big Riley Shepard v Ruthless Lala match come about and will it take to defeat the unstoppable Champion?

All this plus Part Two of our exclusive interview with Darius Carter.  What does he have to say about the World Champion Marina Shafir?  You don't want to miss this!