The Wrestling Rewind #226 🎙️: Clash in Italy Disappointment, AAA Steals The Show & KOTOR Returns

📅 Air Date: 02-06-26 📻 Broadcast on Phoenix 92.5 FM This week on The Wrestling Rewind, Darragh and Christopher dive into a frustrating week for WWE while celebrating one of the most surprising wrestling shows of the year. The discussion begins with the return of the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments. While the prestigious tournaments once helped launch careers and create wrestling legends, both hosts question WWE's modern format and debate whether the concept still carries the same importance it once did. Attention then turns to AEW's recent pay-per-view success. Despite criticism often aimed at the company, Darragh highlights why AEW's latest event delivered where WWE continues to struggle, praising the in-ring quality and overall presentation. The pair also discuss Mick Foley's appearance in AEW and react to reports that the hardcore legend may be considering one final match. Is there still room for Foley in a wrestling ring, or is this a step too far? The main event discussion focuses on WWE's Clash in Italy. Despite a passionate European crowd and an impressive venue in Milan, both hosts found the show disappointingly forgettable. From Cody Rhodes defeating Gunther to Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi and Rhea Ripley vs Jade Cargill, they break down what went wrong and why WWE's creative momentum appears to be fading. Finally, they review AAA's spectacular free YouTube event, headlined by El Grande Americano vs El Hijo del Vikingo in a brutal Mask vs Mask encounter that many are already calling a Match of the Year contender. Could AAA become WWE's own internal competition much like NXT once was? 🎧 Wrestling news, honest opinions, classic wrestling discussion, and weekly analysis from fans who still love professional wrestling. ▶️ YouTube Chapters 00:00 The Wrestling Rewind Intro 00:50 NBA Finals & Stanley Cup Talk 03:00 King & Queen of the Ring Returns 06:30 Why WWE's Tournament Format Fails 11:00 Can King of the Ring Matter Again? 16:00 AEW's Double or Nothing Success 21:30 Why AEW Feels Different to WWE 25:00 Mick Foley Appears in AEW 28:30 Should Mick Foley Wrestle Again? 34:00 Clash in Italy Review Begins 36:30 Cody Rhodes vs Gunther Discussion 40:00 Becky Lynch vs Sol Ruca 43:00 Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi 46:00 Rhea Ripley vs Jade Cargill 49:00 Why WWE Feels Stale Right Now 52:00 AAA Steals the Weekend 55:00 Mask vs Mask Match Review 58:00 Match of the Year Contender? 01:01:00 Final Thoughts & Wrap Up 🎧 Spotify Timestamps 00:00 Show intro and sports discussion 00:50 Stanley Cup and NBA Finals chat 03:00 King and Queen of the Ring begins 06:30 Problems with WWE's tournament format 11:00 Can King of the Ring still create stars? 16:00 AEW's latest pay-per-view success 21:30 AEW versus WWE presentation styles 25:00 Mick Foley arrives in AEW 28:30 Debate over one final Foley match 34:00 Clash in Italy review 36:30 Cody Rhodes defeats Gunther 40:00 Becky Lynch vs Sol Ruca analysis 43:00 Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi rivalry continues 46:00 Rhea Ripley vs Jade Cargill discussion 49:00 WWE's current creative issues 52:00 AAA's breakout weekend 55:00 El Grande Americano vs El Hijo del Vikingo 58:00 Match of the Year discussion 01:01:00 Closing thoughts and plugs 🔗 Follow & Support 🎙 Christopher's Podcasts: The Josh Zodiac Podcast The Reel Movie Critics YouTube: youtube.com/@THEJoshZodiacPodcast TikTok: tiktok.com/@thejoshzodiacpodcast X: x.com/joshzodiacpod 🐦 Darragh on X: @darraghwv 🌐 Website: nerdtoknowmedia.com #TheWrestlingRewind #WrestlingPodcast #WWE #AEW #KingOfTheRing #QueenOfTheRing #ClashInItaly #AAA #MickFoley #CodyRhodes #Gunther #BrockLesnar #ObaFemi #SolRuca #RheaRipley #JadeCargill #ElGrandeAmericano #LuchaLibre #WrestlingNews #ProWrestling #Phoenix925FM