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IN THE RING PODCAST

In The Ring is a raw, barbershop-style wrestling podcast hosted by Willz and the crew. We break down WWE and AEW, from RAW, SmackDown, and Dynamite to premium live events and WrestleMania season. Expect bold predictions, heated era debates, “Pick Your Pop,” and unfiltered takes with zero corporate spin. If it’s hot in wrestling, we’re talking about it. Step in. We’re In The Ring.

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    Our WWE Predictions Aged Crazy: Oba Won, Sami Became Champion & Bloodline Drama

    Episode 10 of In The Ring was recorded before Night of Champions, but vacation slowed the drop… and now some of these takes aged crazy.Willz and Jonny hold it down while AK is out, and they get into a loaded mix of wrestling talk and real fan debate.They start with Knicks championship energy, then jump into Jacob Fatu joining The Bloodline, The Usos not trusting him, and Roman Reigns loving what Jacob brings to the family.The episode also includes King of the Ring predictions before Oba Femi officially won, Gunther vs Cody predictions before Sami Zayn became WWE Champion, and a debate on whether Sami should fully turn heel now that he is on top.Then the fellas build modern versions of classic factions, including a new Right To Censor and a new Nation of Domination. They also talk AEW’s in ring work, The Kliq running the 90s, Jeff Hardy’s case as a top 10 babyface ever, the best wrestling theme songs, storylines they would change, and Fanatics Fest.Some takes aged well. Some aged wild. That’s wrestling.Topics include:• Knicks championship reaction• Jacob Fatu joining The Bloodline• Roman loving Jacob’s Bloodline energy• King of the Ring predictions before Oba Femi won• Gunther vs Cody predictions before Sami Zayn became champion• Should Sami Zayn turn full heel?• Fantasy booking Oba Femi vs The Bloodline• Jonny builds a modern Right To Censor• Willz builds a modern Nation of Domination• Storylines we would change• Jonny gives AEW their flowers• The Kliq dominating WWE and WCW in the 90s• Is Jeff Hardy a top 10 babyface ever?• Best wrestling theme songs ever• Fanatics Fest shoutoutJoin the conversation:Did Oba Femi winning King of the Ring prove he’s the next monster in WWE?Is Sami Zayn as WWE Champion valid, or should he turn full heel?Is Jacob Fatu joining The Bloodline the spark they needed, or the beginning of the end?Is Jeff Hardy a top 10 babyface of all time?What wrestling storyline would you change if you had the book?Tap in with In The Ring and drop your takes.

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    WWE Feels Off, Brock Returns, Roman vs Jacob & Fixing KofiMania

    WWE has been feeling off lately, and on this episode of In The Ring, Willz, Jonny, and AK break down why RAW and SmackDown have been hard to watch these past few weeks.We talk about Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu, where the story could be heading, and whether Jacob is the right guy to finally take Roman down. We also get into Brock Lesnar returning and attacking Oba Femi after everybody thought Brock was retired, why Oba should still be the one to finish Brock’s story, and why his open challenge run made him feel smaller than he should.AK goes off about Netflix having all the WWE stars while SmackDown feels empty, especially with injuries hurting the roster. We also debate if WWE needs less comedy and more matches, whether call ups have the total package, and if WWE waters down wrestlers who looked better in smaller promotions.Plus, we debut Fix The Fumble, where we rebook Kofi Kingston’s WWE Championship reign after KofiMania and explain how WWE should have handled his title run instead of the Brock squash.Thank you for helping us reach 1K subscribers and 1K followers on Instagram. Now we’re on the road to 10K.Join the conversation and tell us what WWE is fumbling the most right now.

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    WWE Releases Got Messy… Did New Day Just Walk Away? | In The Ring Ep. 8

    WWE’s latest round of releases has the wrestling world arguing, and In The Ring Episode 8 jumps straight into the chaos.Willz, Jonny, and AK are joined by special guests Brady from theheelmarks and Arden from The Four Side Company for a raw, barbershop-style wrestling debate about the biggest stories in WWE right now.We break down the reports surrounding The New Day leaving WWE after refusing a major pay cut, and why Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods deserve their flowers for knowing their worth. Were WWE wrong for letting them walk? Did New Day make the smartest move of their careers? Or is this just the reality of wrestling business in 2026?The crew also reacts to the rumors around Kairi Sane possibly returning after the fan backlash WWE received, and why that whole situation makes the latest WWE releases feel even more confusing.From there, we get into the current state of WWE’s tag team division. Is the division weak right now? Has WWE dropped the ball on tag team wrestling? And why does it feel like tag teams used to matter way more back in the day?We also debate the newest NXT call ups and who has the best chance to become a major star on the main roster. The conversation gets into names like Joe Hendry, Oba Femi, and the future of WWE if these call ups are booked the right way.Then we take it back and compare today’s WWE booking to the Attitude Era, talking about why that era felt more unpredictable, character-driven, and must-watch compared to modern wrestling.And of course, we had to talk about the big one: Roman Reigns vs Jacob Fatu at WWE Backlash.Jacob Fatu is challenging Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship, and WWE has been building real tension between them. Most of the cast believes Jacob actually has a real shot to beat Roman. But is WWE ready to pull the trigger? Would Jacob Fatu winning the title be the right move? Or is Roman Reigns still too protected to lose this soon?This episode is full of WWE debate, wrestling hot takes, Roman Reigns talk, New Day discussion, NXT call up reactions, tag team division arguments, and pure fan energy.This is not corporate wrestling talk. This is barbershop wrestling debate.Topics include: WWE releases, New Day leaving WWE, Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods, Kairi Sane rumors, WWE tag team division, NXT call ups, Joe Hendry, Oba Femi, Attitude Era booking, Roman Reigns vs Jacob Fatu, WWE Backlash predictions, and the future of WWE.

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    BROCK LESNAR RETIRES?! OBA FEMI SHOCKS WWE | WrestleMania 42 Recap

    WrestleMania 42 just changed EVERYTHING… and we’re breaking it all down the only way we know how… real, raw, no filter.In this episode of In The Ring, we go match by match through both nights of WrestleMania 42 and call it exactly how we see it. The biggest shock of the night? Oba Femi absolutely running through Brock Lesnar… and then Brock quietly retiring without warning. Yeah… we had to talk about that.We dive deep into what that moment means for WWE going forward and why Oba Femi might already be on his way to becoming the face of the company.From there, we get into Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton and why we believe Randy should’ve walked out with the WWE Championship. That post-match punt to Cody? Yeah… we talk about what that means for the future of that feud.Roman Reigns vs CM Punk delivered a classic main event and we break down the history, the storytelling, and what’s next now that Roman is back on top. Is a new Bloodline forming? Are The Usos back in full force?We also tap into:– Liv Morgan winning the Women’s World Championship and if the match needed more time– Trick Williams becoming United States Champion and why that moment HIT– Je’von Evans showing out in his first WrestleMania– Paige returning and winning gold with Brie Bella– Finn Balor vs Dominik Mysterio and the Judgment Day fallout– Jacob Fatu calling out Roman Reigns and what that could turn into– IShowSpeed showing out at WrestleMania and actually deliveringPlus, special guest Manny PYO joins us to talk about how he fell in love with wrestling and his journey into content creation.We also run a full Pick Your Pop segment that’s guaranteed to cause arguments.And if you’re planning on going to Fanatics Fest 2026, we got you… use promo code INTHERING for 10% off tickets for July 16–19.If you love wrestling debates, bold takes, and real fan energy… you’re in the right place.Welcome to In The Ring.

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    Road to WrestleMania Is Getting Dangerous… We’re Calling It All

    The road to WrestleMania is officially heating up and we’re breaking down everything that’s working, everything that’s questionable, and everything that could go completely off the rails.In Episode 7 of In The Ring, the crew dives deep into WWE’s biggest storylines heading into WrestleMania. From Roman Reigns and CM Punk tension to Cody Rhodes chasing his moment, we’re calling it exactly how we see it. No filter, no corporate takes just real barbershop wrestling talk.We get into the rise of Oba Femi and whether WWE is setting him up for something massive, plus the ongoing conversation around Brock Lesnar and where he realistically fits into today’s roster. On the women’s side, we talk Rhea Ripley, Jade Cargill, and Liv Morgan and whether WWE is maximizing their potential or missing the moment.We also debate Randy Orton’s role on the road to WrestleMania and how Triple H is handling the overall direction of WWE right now. Is the storytelling hitting like it should or are there cracks starting to show?This episode is full of strong opinions, debates, and a few wild takes that might get people talking. If you’re a fan of WWE, WrestleMania season, and real unfiltered wrestling discussions, this is the episode for you.Tap in, join the conversation, and let us know where you stand.

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    Road to WrestleMania Is Getting Dangerous… We’re Calling It All

    The road to WrestleMania is officially heating up and we’re breaking down everything that’s working, everything that’s questionable, and everything that could go completely off the rails.In Episode 6 of In The Ring, the crew dives deep into WWE’s biggest storylines heading into WrestleMania. From Roman Reigns and CM Punk tension to Cody Rhodes chasing his moment, we’re calling it exactly how we see it. No filter, no corporate takes just real barbershop wrestling talk.We get into the rise of Oba Femi and whether WWE is setting him up for something massive, plus the ongoing conversation around Brock Lesnar and where he realistically fits into today’s roster. On the women’s side, we talk Rhea Ripley, Jade Cargill, and Liv Morgan and whether WWE is maximizing their potential or missing the moment.We also debate Randy Orton’s role on the road to WrestleMania and how Triple H is handling the overall direction of WWE right now. Is the storytelling hitting like it should or are there cracks starting to show?This episode is full of strong opinions, debates, and a few wild takes that might get people talking. If you’re a fan of WWE, WrestleMania season, and real unfiltered wrestling discussions, this is the episode for you.Tap in, join the conversation, and let us know where you stand.

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    WWE RAW 2/17/26 Review | Elimination Chamber Predictions | Road to WrestleMania (Episode 5)

    We break down WWE RAW from 2/17/26 and analyze the biggest moments, promos, matches, and storyline shifts as the Road to WrestleMania heats up. Who gained momentum? Who feels like a main event player? And what does it all mean heading into Elimination Chamber?We give our full Elimination Chamber predictions, including potential winners, surprises, and how the results could reshape the WrestleMania card.We also talk about how WWE is booking Je’Von Evans, Trick Williams, and Oba Femi right now. Are they being built the right way? Is this long term main event positioning? We break down their presentation, momentum, and what WWE creative is doing differently.Plus we play our signature segments:Pick Your Pop – rapid fire wrestling debates where you have 10 seconds to choose a side.Creative Control – we take over WWE booking and fix or elevate current storylines.This episode covers:• WWE RAW 2/17/26 full review• Elimination Chamber predictions• Road to WrestleMania analysis• WWE booking breakdown• Je’Von Evans discussion• Trick Williams momentum• Oba Femi presentation• Wrestling debate and hot takesIf you love WWE analysis, wrestling predictions, booking debates, and unfiltered pro wrestling talk, this is the podcast for you.Step in. We’re In The Ring.

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    RAW 2.17.26 Review | Elimination Chamber Predictions | Road to WrestleMania Heats Up (Episode 5)

    Episode 5 of In The Ring delivers a full WWE deep dive as we break down Monday Night RAW from 2/17/26 and set the stage for Elimination Chamber and the road to WrestleMania.We open with a detailed RAW review, analyzing the biggest segments, promos, match results, storyline developments, and what it all means heading into WrestleMania season. Who gained momentum? Who lost it? Who feels like a main event player right now?From there, we give our official Elimination Chamber predictions, including potential winners, surprise outcomes, and how the Chamber matches could reshape the WrestleMania card. We talk match psychology, booking logic, and long term storytelling as WWE builds toward its biggest show of the year.We also break down how WWE is currently booking Je'Von Evans, Trick Williams, and Oba Femi. Are they being positioned as future main event stars? Is this the right pace? We discuss star building, NXT call ups, presentation, crowd reactions, and whether WWE is finally getting long term character development right.The road to WrestleMania is heating up, and we debate the biggest rivalries, championship directions, and whether WWE creative is making the right moves right now. Is the build strong enough? Are the stories layered? Who feels like the real face of the company heading into WrestleMania season?We also play two of our signature segments:Pick Your Pop – rapid fire wrestling debates where you have 10 seconds to choose a side. No fencesitting.Creative Control – where we take over WWE booking and fix or elevate current storylines.This episode covers:• WWE RAW 2/17/26 full review• Elimination Chamber predictions• Road to WrestleMania analysis• WWE booking breakdown• Je'Von Evans discussion• Trick Williams momentum• Oba Femi presentation• WWE creative direction• Wrestling debate and hot takesIf you’re searching for:WWE RAW reviewElimination Chamber predictionsWrestleMania build analysisWWE booking breakdownWrestling podcast debatesNXT future stars discussionWWE 2026 storyline analysisYou’re in the right place.In The Ring is a barbershop style wrestling podcast where we give unfiltered opinions on WWE, AEW, NXT, premium live events, championship storylines, and the culture of professional wrestling. No corporate talking points. No safe takes. Just real wrestling fans debating what’s hot and what’s not.If you love wrestling arguments, predictions, booking analysis, and WrestleMania season energy, subscribe, follow, and step into the conversation.Step in. We’re In The Ring.

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In The Ring is a raw, barbershop-style wrestling podcast hosted by Willz and the crew. We break down WWE and AEW, from RAW, SmackDown, and Dynamite to premium live events and WrestleMania season. Expect bold predictions, heated era debates, “Pick Your Pop,” and unfiltered takes with zero corporate spin. If it’s hot in wrestling, we’re talking about it. Step in. We’re In The Ring.

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