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EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 59 MIN

Episode 81 - Heels or Faces? Identity Crisis

from The Groupchat Wrestling Podcast

Are wrestling promotions having an identity crisis?In Episode 81 of the Groupchat Wrestling Podcast, we break down TNA’s highly anticipated AMC debut and ask the uncomfortable question – what went wrong? We dig into creative decisions, presentation issues, and why fans came away frustrated despite wanting TNA to succeed.We also dive into AEW’s current direction, including heels vs faces, character consistency, and why Swerve Strickland could be the biggest heat magnet in wrestling if they play it right. Is a major turn coming, and does AEW know when to pull the trigger?Plus:AEW’s storytelling strengths and weak spotsThe future of Ring of HonorAJ Styles’ contract and what comes nextWhy women’s and tag team divisions still need better bookingHow wrestling can capitalise on momentum instead of killing itSmart takes, honest criticism, and proper pub-chat wrestling discourse.🎙️ Listen, like & subscribe if you enjoy wrestling talk without the grift.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GWPodcastUK?sub_confirmation=1Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PjvtX5m2QG657MCBcS9isApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-groupchat-wrestling-podcast/id1758973539🐦 Connect With Us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/GWPodcastUKDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/YrfmfBepJMBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/gwpodcastuk.bsky.social👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for weekly wrestling chaos, AEW breakdowns, Britwres dives, and moments that should not exist.🔥 Hashtags for the Algorithm 👇 #AEW #FullGear #AEWFullGear #AEWPodcast #ContinentalClassic #HangmanPage #TonyKhan #WrestlingPodcast #GroupchatWrestlingPodcast #tna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are wrestling promotions having an identity crisis?In Episode 81 of the Groupchat Wrestling Podcast, we break down TNA’s highly anticipated AMC debut and ask the uncomfortable question – what went wrong? We dig into creative decisions, presentation issues, and why fans came away frustrated despite wanting TNA to succeed.We also dive into AEW’s current direction, including heels vs faces, character consistency, and why Swerve Strickland could be the biggest heat magnet in wrestling if they play it right. Is a major turn coming, and does AEW know when to pull the trigger?Plus:AEW’s storytelling strengths and weak spotsThe future of Ring of HonorAJ Styles’ contract and what comes nextWhy women’s and tag team divisions still need better bookingHow wrestling can capitalise on momentum instead of killing itSmart takes, honest criticism, and proper pub-chat wrestling discourse.🎙️ Listen, like & subscribe if you enjoy wrestling talk without the grift.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GWPodcastUK?sub_confirmation=1Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PjvtX5m2QG657MCBcS9isApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-groupchat-wrestling-podcast/id1758973539🐦 Connect With Us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/GWPodcastUKDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/YrfmfBepJMBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/gwpodcastuk.bsky.social👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for weekly wrestling chaos, AEW breakdowns, Britwres dives, and moments that should not exist.🔥 Hashtags for the Algorithm 👇 #AEW #FullGear #AEWFullGear #AEWPodcast #ContinentalClassic #HangmanPage #TonyKhan #WrestlingPodcast #GroupchatWrestlingPodcast #tna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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