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Episode 435 is packed with wrestling history, controversy, and legendary moments. We break down WWE’s latest move with the release of the new Hulk Hogan documentary—what it reveals, how fans are reacting, and whether it changes the legacy of one of wrestling’s biggest icons. Then we shift to greatness as we count down the Top 5 The Undertaker WrestleMania matches, revisiting the streak, the classics, and the unforgettable moments that defined The Deadman on the grandest stage of them all.From backstage stories to WrestleMania history, Episode 435 delivers strong opinions, nostalgia, and the kind of wrestling debate every fan loves.

We break down everything that went down at WrestleMania 42, the biggest moments, surprise results, and what it all means moving forward. Then we tackle the question everyone’s asking: is Brock Lesnar really done for good, or is this just another chapter in his unpredictable legacy? Finally, we shift to the next generation, spotlighting the latest NXT call-ups and who’s poised to make an immediate impact on the main roster.Plus, we also debate who has the better WrestleMania catalog, Roman Reigns or The Undertaker.

Step into the chaos as this episode dives headfirst into wrestling’s most talked-about moments and personalities. We're joined by the good bro Akoma Mikey and we break down the shockwaves of CM Punk’s “Pipebomb 2.0”—what it means, who it targets, and whether it changes the game all over again. Then we shift gears to Jade’s appearance on the JBP, unpacking the crossover between wrestling and hip-hop culture, and what her presence says about her growing influence beyond the ring. Finally, things get messy as we react to Pat McAfee’s unexpected heel turn—was it inevitable, or did it come out of nowhere?

This week, we dive headfirst into the biggest talking points shaking up the wrestling world.Ricky Sosa is TNA-bound, what would that move mean for his career and the landscape of the industry? We break down the rumors, the en, and whether this could be a game changer.Then, we tackle the growing wave of Sami Zayn hate. Where is it coming from, is it justified, or are fans turning on one of wrestling’s most beloved underdogs too quickly?And in our main event discussion, we go all in on a dream level showdown: Gunther vs. Seth Rollins. Who walks out on top? We analyze the styles, the storytelling, and what this match could look like on the grandest stage.

The fellas discuss why Gunther and several others don’t have WrestleMania matches, plus how Punk and Roman’s promo fell flat this week. 

We try to make sense of the masked man segment on RAW, plus, we celebrate Bam breaking Kobe’s 81 point record.

Manny’s back from vacation, Codie has tea on Chelesa Green and the fellas recap the Elimination Chamber

Eph lists his work program once he becomes Mayor, plus can Stephen A take on Eph and the fellas share thoughts on AJ Styles retirement. 

"Danalytics ft. Dan " Dan fills in for the vacationing Manny. The fellas breakdown all things road to WrestleMania. Bron Breakker injuryCody Raheem?Trick Williams cuts Sami Zayn assBianca gets finger surgery and started rehab Kevin Nash wants Jevon Evans to be more urban

Step into the spotlight and into the ring for the most electrifying night in wrestling entertainment — The Brammy’s. Streaming live on Twitch, this is where the year’s biggest moments, fiercest rivalries, and unforgettable superstars get their moment of glory.We’re celebrating the absolute best in the game:🏆 Women’s Wrestler of the Year – Honoring the powerhouse who dominated the division, stole the spotlight, and proved she’s the standard.🏆 Men’s Wrestler of the Year – Recognizing the competitor who carried the year on his back with headline matches, championship gold, and undeniable presence.🔥 Match of the Year – The bout that had us on the edge of our seats — the war that defined the season.⚔️ Feud of the Year – The rivalry that turned personal, shook the locker room, and kept fans talking long after the final bell.Expect dramatic reveals, highlight reels of the year’s most jaw-dropping moments, surprise appearances, and nonstop energy as we crown the very best in wrestling.This isn’t just a show — it’s a main event.Don’t miss The Brammy’s

Fans were complaining about the Royal Rumble, but what did Eph & Banks think of the show? Plus should Sami Zayn retire?

Andreas joins us as we discuss all things WWE ratings, predictions and oddly the 2004 Royal Rumble.

We're back from Winter break.

We breakdown WWE’s struggles in 2025, who’s to blame for John Cena’s retirement tour? Plus Brammy Awards update and so much more.

The After Cena era begins. Codie and Manny share their thoughts on what happened at SNME, plus T and KP share their thoughts after being at the show in person.

Eph and KP breakdown the happenings from Saturday Night's Main Event

Let's appreciate Cena!!!

So much to breakdown on this jammed packed episode.

Thoughts on Sheduer’s first win in the NFL, WarGames predictions, grocery shopping the day before Thanksgiving. 

Tony Khan reveals WWE never reached out to him for Edge to appear in the Cena tournament. We discuss which WWE wrestlers we'd trade for Edge and so much more.

Codie explains why Dom shouldn't have lost the title, KP rants on HHH, Manny disrespects the new MJ movie and an entire genre of music.

We rank the most jacked jobbers in wrestling history, discuss crazy backstage wrestler stories and review SNME. 25:08 - reviewing SNME, new champions in WWE, first Jamaican WWE champion 51:53 - Punks first promo as champion 54:52 - John Cena invitational challenge 59:18 - How does Eph feel about the trades his Jets made01:06:12 - KP returns to work, Is Manny going to the R-Truth concert?, we greet the our listeners in Spanish 01:22:40 - Eph shares how 21 Savage threatened him 

Dave meltzer wrong about WWE using AI? Says he was “misinterpreted Jey Uso vs. punk confirmed for SNME WHC matchNew World tag team champions Jim Ross racist? D-Von Dudley claims that he experienced racism from certain top officials in WWE Finn Balor still hasn’t had his push Mercedes wins 12th title 

It's the long awaited Listener Appreciation episode.

Manny reviews The Smashing Machine, plus Codie addresses Jimmie Wang Yang again.

Plus, did Codie duck smoke from Jimmy Wang Yang?

Jimmy Wang Yang joins us for a no-filter ride through his wild wrestling journey. From his WCW tryout match in a bar to becoming the youngest wrestler ever signed, to WWE’s endless releases, the Cowboy gimmick, and even the craziest stories from his legendary party bus — nothing’s off limits.He opens up about chasing opportunities, working the Great Muta, Vince forgetting he fired him, and how his daughter now wants to wrestle. Plus, Jimmy’s new autobiography is out — and trust us, the stories hit just as hard as this episode.Chapters 00:00 - Introductions, Jimmy calls out Codie 01:28 - Jimmy’s written an autobiography, his WCW try out match being in a bar05:59 - How try out matches work08:06 - The jobs he did to pay for his wrestling training? 12:06 - Jimmy's wrestling school13:22- What happened after his WCW tryout, becoming the youngest wrestler to ever sign with WCW18:15 - Going to the WCW Power Plant 22:05 - Having offers to play college baseball, how much was his first WCW contract27:46 - The transition from WCW to WWE, and working the final WCW Nitro 33:04 - Being released a record amount of times 33:57 - JWY talking shit, working the Great Muta, the birth of his daughter, reaching out to WWE39:08 - Being humble and grateful to ask for opportunities 40:52 - How did the Cowboy gimmick come about?, Vince didn’t know he fired him, being a Demon back in the day49:20 - His reaction to his daughter wanting to wrestle 53:15 - We got the footages 54:25 - Craziest thing to happen on the Jimmy Wang Yang party bus56:31 - Whose idea was it to turn the Cowboy Gimmick all the way up01:00:20 - Studying characters and country music but liking BET01:02:16 - JWY has a question for us01:03:56 - Strip club stories, creating memories 01:07:55 - Purchase Jimmy’s new book today

Jammed packed show tn, discussing a wide range of topics.

We breakdown the rising coke usage amongst women, recap the Canelo vs. Crawford mega fight, critique how Andrade left WWE again, predict WrestlePalooza, and discuss if TKO soldout announcing WrestleMania in Riyahd

Jammed packed episode, starts right now!

Jammed packed episode

The crew kicks things off with some football talk—are the Jets for real, and is Codie secretly an Atlanta Falcons fan? From there, we react to John Wall announcing his retirement from the NBA, and of course, Raja Jackson being… well, an idiot.Eph pulls back the curtain on his secret trip to Vince McMahon’s 80th birthday party (and why he’s canceling Peacock and Starz), while Codie confesses his love for trash TV. We celebrate Titus O’Neil’s retirement and career highlights, and give flowers to Mercedes Moné for her ninth championship win.Manny doubles down on his thoughts about Raja Jackson, Jack Swagger calls Tony Khan “unprofessional” (but can he even afford a Maybach?), and we run through the injury woes in AEW with Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland sidelined. Eph even considers stepping in as surgeon.We wrap with predictions for Clash in Paris and close on the viral clip of YK Osiris singing for Drake.Wrestling, sports, and pure chaos—you already know what time it is!

The guys are back with another packed show! We kick things off with a cold open before diving into TTMN and answering the burning question: Is Codie retiring from podcasting? From there, we talk about our ongoing battles with YouTube, recap our second week on Twitch, and have some fun comparing NFL backup QBs to WWE stars.Manny drops a big announcement, and we get nostalgic about the moment we all realized wrestling wasn’t “real.” This week in wrestling, we honor the late referee Tim White, send congrats to Naomi and Big Jim, and review TripleMania.The rumors are heating up—could Chris Jericho actually be heading back to WWE once his contract ends? We break it all down before previewing Clash in Paris with new matches added to the card. Plus, we give Bronson Reed some advice, and close out with a money talk: just how much did Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat and Hulk Hogan make at WrestleMania 3?It’s jokes, insight, and all things wrestling—don’t miss it!• Is Codie retiring? 👀• NFL QBs as WWE backups 🏈🤼• Manny’s big announcement 📢• RIP Tim White 🙏 + congrats Naomi & Big Jim 🎉• TripleMania review 🇲🇽• Jericho WWE return rumors 👂• Clash in Paris preview 🇫🇷WrestleMania 3 money talk 💰

Topics: Brock, Hogan, Vince, Kross

Eph breaks the glass during our summer vacation and reviews SummerSlam.

The crew kicks things off with a big announcement: after our summer break, we'll stream LIVE every week on Twitch! We dive into Manny’s pricey ambulance adventure and get hyped for Goldberg’s unexpected return. The ring heats up as we break down Sami Zayn vs. Karrion Kross and celebrate the glorious return of Asuka—aka the Big O.We discuss the long-awaited BRP 50 rankings, dish on Codie's reaction to Mercedes Moné’s dating life, and report on Liv Morgan’s injury. Then it's time for hot takes on SmackDown, investigate the curious case of Jonathan Coachman's sources, and finally, we break down the King and Queen of the Ring brackets.

Reflecting pre-400th ep, who are Coachman’s sources, TKO/HHH rumors, World’s Collide & MITB reviews, CM Punk vs. Cena, Sami Zayn’s future, Jey Uso’s title loss, Goldberg update, R-Truth’s next move, HHH too scary? + The Carter VI review!

Manny’s back in the studio and we’re kicking off episode 398 with a deep dive into the viral sensation Tismalla and his reign on TikTok. Then it’s straight into the chaos—has TKO been a blessing or curse for WWE? (05:00)We react to the latest wave of WWE releases (19:07), including the surprising decision not to renew R-Truth’s contract—fans are not happy. Over in NXT, Mariah May makes her debut (32:19), and Trick Williams and Lash Legend make real estate moves (38:05).MVP weighs in on Triple H’s leadership (40:52), and of course, we have to shout out Vince McMahon (46:56).It wouldn’t be an episode without bold predictions—Monyun in the Bank picks are in! (01:00:46) Then Eph pitches a wild idea for Dominik Mysterio and HHH, while Manny drops some fun facts you didn’t know you needed (01:09:06).We wrap it up with KP’s message to Montez Ford and Eph’s annual promise of fake watches in celebration of our 400th episode! (01:24:55)

This week we’re cookin’ (literally & figuratively):🔥 Eph fires up the Blackstone for Memorial Day
😤 Knicks playoff heartbreak
🎁 Listener merch giveaway finally drops
💥 SNME & NXT Battleground reviews (Trick is HIM)
🖤 Missing NXT Black & Gold
🎯 AEW Double or Nothing recap
🏆 Should Darby Allin be champ?
🍏 Claim your Apple/Siri $$ (and bet it?)
💸 Finn Balor is trash... but rich
💰 Is WWE getting too money hungry?Shoutout to @KungFuEddy rockin' our merch!Tap in wherever you listen 🎧
#WrestlingPodcast #AEW #WWE #NXT #MemorialDay #FinnBalor #TrickWilliams #DoubleOrNothing

The gang is back and joined by a new team member—welcome, Dan! The crew bonds over mutual beef and immediately dives into the chaos: Joey Bada$$ catches strays, and Eph isn’t backing down. A preview of Saturday Night’s Main Event leads to Bronx pride as Damian Priest hits the Walk of Fame—though Manny might have feelings. Who rounds out Seth and Bron’s trio? Debate ensues.Things heat up when Manny pulls a 180 on John Cena vs R-Truth and gets surprisingly emotional over Deion Sanders' advice. Injury talk spirals as Zoey Stark goes down, Rey Mysterio defies medical logic, and Odell Beckham Jr. and Shawn Michaels are accused of not even having ACLs.The crew sends love to Jim Ross and tries to make sense of Jeff Cobb’s rebrand. Nia Jax and Willow Nightingale get their flowers, but AEW catches heat for TV production issues, Triller pay-per-views, and possibly fake chains. Will Ospreay isn’t safe from Eph’s critique either.Plus: Is LA Knight slow? Did Darby Allin actually summit Mt. Everest? Eph reluctantly celebrates. And finally, Talk to Me Nice makes its triumphant return.

In this packed episode, we celebrate KP’s birthday the only way we know how — with wild grilling tales, questionable sandwich decisions (two glizzys on pumpernickel?!), and a revelation about a coworker’s impressive stash of five “work joints.”The crew gets personal as we say RIP to Litt Live, reflecting on why the radio show is no more and the journey since. Then it's full throttle into wrestling talk — Backlash reactions, giving New Day their well-earned flowers, and calling out fans who aren’t being real about their favorites.KP admits he was wrong (yep, you heard that right) about Nia Jax vs. Jade Cargill, and we share some heartfelt memories of Sabu. Is Evolution 2 on the horizon? We speculate on what could be next.The episode wraps with a hilarious and controversial segment on the Lame N*gg& Mount Rushmore, Eph’s unexpected gardening challenge, and the big question: Will Codie make the SummerSlam tryout? Tune in for laughs, real talk, and everything in between — from wrestling to wellness to whatever KP’s eating next.

Manny shares his White Castle story and discusses Drake vs Kendrick: One Year Later. We give our #Backlash predictions and thoughts on the latest WWE releases. 

Can 100 wrestlers defeat 1 gorilla? We provide the list of who we think will go over the chimp. Plus we review the spectacular TLC match from Smackdown, discuss if we have full faith in John Cena and Eph has a storyline for Gunther to regain his aura. 

It’s been a week. We start with WWE’s press run from hell, and HHH criticizing fans. We give our letter grades for WrestleMania and thoughts on Bayley’s latest interview. Plus, everyone is mad at The Rock, so are we. 

We went live on Youtube with Akoma Mikey to share our predictions for WrestleMania 41.

In this episode, we break down how Naomi and Jade Cargill made history at #WrestleMania and what it means for the future of women's wrestling. Then we jump into all the chaos from AEW Dynasty — including that wild ending and what it sets up next. Plus, we talk about the promo disaster between Tiffany Stratton and Charlotte Flair, why Eph isn’t feeling his current feud, and his bold idea to reheat Flair for another Championship run. Buckle up — this one’s a ride.

We discuss the Swerve Strickland and Booker T situation. Roman Reigns is once again the Mania main event, we breakdown his best WrestleMania matches. Plus, which wrestlers from this generation could wrestle in 90s.

WWE has delivered decades of unforgettable moments, but these ten matches stand above the rest ranked by MARK ELIBERT⁠. These matches defined eras, stunned fans, and cemented legacies.

Maven shares how he handled his WWE and being depressed afterwards, what lead to him losing everything. Plus he gives us game on how to create content for YouTube and what the Undertaker told him recently about his career. Plus his gives tips on your parlay’s. 

Manny has an idea to save the Jey Uso WHC situation plus we shoot Uce some bail. The fellas share their thoughts on Cena’s promo. Also, WWE releases tickets for lunch with John Cena, so we answer the question of lunch with John Cena or $500k?