MID YEAR AWARDS FOR 2026

In this episode of The Experience (477), hosts Drew, Justin, and RJ discuss their midyear awards for 2026 and preview upcoming wrestling events for the weekend. The discussion covers various categories, reflecting on the current state of professional wrestling across multiple promotions.Midyear Award Highlights (4:20 - 1:31:08):Best TV Show: The group overwhelmingly chooses AAA (Triple A) for its concise, story-driven, and easy-to-follow format (6:51 - 9:55).Best Moment: The hosts highlight the El Grande Americano vs. Grande Americano mask vs. mask match entrances and the subsequent unmasking (11:21 - 14:26).Comeback of the Year: While Paige's return to WWE is noted (14:45), RJ highlights Shane Haste's return to Pro Wrestling Noah and his championship win (15:28).Feud of the Year: The El Grande Americano vs. Grande Americano rivalry is praised for its emotional weight and storytelling (18:05 - 19:18).Best PLE/Pay-Per-View: AEW Double or Nothing is cited as the best event of the year so far (25:44 - 26:10).Heel of the Year: RJ selects Techla for her impactful work, while others express frustration with corporate management decisions regarding ticket prices (1:07:18 - 1:08:12).Weekend Preview (1:33:41 - 1:52:36):The hosts preview King and Queen of the Ring in Saudi Arabia, predicting Jey Uso will win the tournament with potential interference from Brock Lesnar (1:34:00 - 1:35:48).They briefly touch upon the upcoming NXT Great American Bash, Forbidden Door, and Slammiversary events, noting that the sheer number of shows makes for a packed weekend (1:52:42 - 1:53:50).The episode concludes with the hosts sharing their social media handles and plugs for their respective projects, emphasizing their shared passion for the fun side of wrestling (1:57:35 - 1:58:34).