EPISODE · Sep 25, 2025 · 2H 23M
IS ESPN Regretting Its Deal With A Creatively Bankrupt WWE?
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Wrestlepalooza Fallout: Is ESPN Regretting the WWE Deal? The dust has settled on Wrestlepalooza 2025, but the debates are just getting started! We’re going live to break down the shocking results and ask the most important question facing the company right now: Is WWE creatively bankrupt? This event was a defining moment for the company's new era, but many fans are already questioning the direction. We’ll discuss the controversial Brock Lesnar vs. John Cena squash match and what it says about WWE’s booking philosophy. What was the point of a dominant Lesnar win on Cena’s retirement tour? Plus, we'll dive into the mixed reactions to the highly anticipated return of AJ Lee and what it means for the WWE Women's Division. On top of the in-ring action, we'll explore the mounting public backlash against ESPN. With Wrestlepalooza being the first major WWE event on the new streaming service, we'll analyze the massive confusion, high pricing, and technical issues that plagued the broadcast. Is it a sign that ESPN regrets its deal with a creatively bankrupt WWE? Did the company make a mistake by not going with Netflix? We'll dissect the fallout and what it means for the future of wrestling on television. Don't miss this crucial debate! Share your thoughts on Wrestlepalooza, WWE's creative direction, and the ESPN deal in the live chat! Keywords: WWE, Wrestlepalooza 2025, Wrestlepalooza fallout, ESPN WWE deal, creatively bankrupt, WWE creative, John Cena, Brock Lesnar, AJ Lee, wrestling news, live stream, wrestling, WWE booking, ESPN, streaming service, fan backlash. Socials X: https://x.com/AGeekpodcast Instagram: Matt- IG @AbsoluteGeekPodcast Dom-IG@Domtober_oldman_fett Styx-IG @styxboy73 Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/absolutegeekpod... TikTok: / absolutegeekpodcast Off The Mat on ALL Major Audio Platforms! -Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... -Spotify Podcast: https://tr.ee/iK5rClfkEZ -Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/absolutegeekpodcast...
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Wrestlepalooza Fallout: Is ESPN Regretting the WWE Deal? The dust has settled on Wrestlepalooza 2025, but the debates are just getting started! We’re going live to break down the shocking results and ask the most important question facing the company right now: Is WWE creatively bankrupt? This event was a defining moment for the company's new era, but many fans are already questioning the direction. We’ll discuss the controversial Brock Lesnar vs. John Cena squash match and what it says about WWE’s booking philosophy. What was the point of a dominant Lesnar win on Cena’s retirement tour? Plus, we'll dive into the mixed reactions to the highly anticipated return of AJ Lee and what it means for the WWE Women's Division. On top of the in-ring action, we'll explore the mounting public backlash against ESPN. With Wrestlepalooza being the first major WWE event on the new streaming service, we'll analyze the massive confusion, high pricing, and technical issues that plagued the broadcast. Is it a sign that ESPN regrets its deal with a creatively bankrupt WWE? Did the company make a mistake by not going with Netflix? We'll dissect the fallout and what it means for the future of wrestling on television. Don't miss this crucial debate! Share your thoughts on Wrestlepalooza, WWE's creative direction, and the ESPN deal in the live chat! Keywords: WWE, Wrestlepalooza 2025, Wrestlepalooza fallout, ESPN WWE deal, creatively bankrupt, WWE creative, John Cena, Brock Lesnar, AJ Lee, wrestling news, live stream, wrestling, WWE booking, ESPN, streaming service, fan backlash. Socials X: https://x.com/AGeekpodcast Instagram: Matt- IG @AbsoluteGeekPodcast Dom-IG@Domtober_oldman_fett Styx-IG @styxboy73 Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/absolutegeekpod... TikTok: / absolutegeekpodcast Off The Mat on ALL Major Audio Platforms! -Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... -Spotify Podcast: https://tr.ee/iK5rClfkEZ -Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/absolutegeekpodcast...
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