Episode 140: The One About WrestleMania 41

Cold Open Question of the Week: Who is the greatest manager of all time? Bobby “The Brain” Heenan or Paul Heyman?This week, Brian and Gary are joined by Sean Lennon, host of Pro Wrestling Enforcer Podcast, The Fightlete Report, and Brian’s very own Uce; John Crimella, co-host and resident college football expert on Tailgators Setup podcast, and wrestling aficianado; and Joseph Lennon, a 1st year law student and Brian’s son.Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack:Royal Rumble Redux: Did Triple H screw the pooch with picking Jey Uso to win at the Rumble? Same with Charlotte Flair? These seem to be the most unpopular picks I can remember.John Cena of It All: How are we feeling about the Cena heel storyline? What do we need for it to be a success?The Paul Heyman Triple Threat ‘Favor’ Match: Reigns/Rollins/Punk. Do we need to see Brock Lesnar? That’s the only ingrediant missing, right? Do we see a cast of old ECW wrestlers come out to save Heyman at some point?WWE Hall of Fame: Matches have now been named to the Hall of Fame (Bret vs. Stone Cold). * What should be the next match named to the HoF? * Why haven’t any referees been named to the Hall of Fame? * Dave Hebner? Mike Chioda? Danny Davis? They're the third guy in the ring?Saturday Night 1:El Grande Americano vs. Rey MysterioWorld Tag Team Championship: The War Raiders (Erik & Ivar) vs. New Day (Kofi Kikngston & Xavier Woods)Jade Cargill vs. NaomiUnited States Championship: LA Knight vs. Jacob FatuWWE Women’s Championship: Tiffany Stratton vs. Charlotte FlairWorld Heavyweight Championship: Gunther vs. Jey UsoRoman Reigns vs. CM Punk vs. Seth RollinsSunday Night 2:Undisputed WWE Championship:Cody Rhodes vs. John CenaWomen’s World Championship:IYO SKY vs. Bianca Belair vs. Rhea RipleyIntercontinental Championship: Braun Breakker vs. Penta vs. Finn Balor vs. Dominik MysterioDamian Priest vs. Drew McIntyreWWE Women’s Tag Team Championship: Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez vs. Bayley and Lyra ValkyriaAJ Styles vs. Logan PaulGary’s News of the Weird Sponsored by Rapp Brewing CompanyTonight, we get a special John Cena Edition of NOTW, including some very unusual ‘house’ rules for visitors and family alike.Thanks to our sponsor, Rapp Brewing Company, and be sure to check out what’s on tapp this week: https://ontap.rapp.beer/TheBrianLennonShow podcast is a listener-supported production. To receive each new episode and support Brian and Gary’s work, consider becoming a FREE or paid subscriber. Get full access to TheBrianLennonShow at thebrianlennonshow.substack.com/subscribe