Turnbuckle Talk Wrestling
by Alexander the Great and Aiden Haystack
Turnbuckle Talk Wrestling is the ultimate podcast for pro wrestling nerds! Whether you're a die-hard fan or just getting into the world of professional wrestling, we've got you covered! TTW is built on opinion, philosophy, and honesty — not recaps. Each episode breaks down WWE through what’s actually working, what isn’t, and why it matters, with a focus on long-term direction, momentum, and fan trust. Tune in on Apple, Spotify, or Amazon Music for the latest episodes. Follow us on X and TikTok for episode updates and reactions. Join our Discord community where we do live PLE watch alongs and live chat with the TTW community! <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n x18oe1m7 x1sy0etr xstzfhl x972fbf x10w94by x1qhh985 x14e42zd x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 x3ct3a4 xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz x1heor9g xkrqix3 x1sur9pj x1pd3eg
Episodes
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MELO DON'T MISS. WWE DID.
Money in the Bank is officially in the rearview — but the fallout is just getting started. Aiden Haystack takes the lead as we catch up on the biggest results from Money in the Bank, including LA Knight coming up short against Roman Reigns after the match of his life, Penta becoming Mr. Money in...
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THE FUTURE HANGS ABOVE
Money in the Bank 2026 Predictions 💼 Money in the Bank is this Saturday night in New Orleans, and WWE has an opportunity to do a hell of a lot more than hand out two briefcases. They have an opportunity to shake things up. Alexander the Great and Aiden Haystack break down the final Monday Night...
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ALL GAS, NO BRAKES
Jaida Parker & 946 Shock RAW 946 said nobody was safe — and by the end of Monday Night RAW, they proved it. After weeks of waiting for the war between 946 and The Bloodline to finally kick into another gear, RAW delivered one of its best endings of the year as Jaida Parker ran over Jacob Fatu and...
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PUNK’S FRIDAY NIGHT HEIST
🔥 CM Punk just stole his way into Money in the Bank. Finn Bálor hit the Coup de Grâce. Gunther took the damage. But before Finn could capitalize, Punk stole the three-count and punched his ticket to the Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match. Meanwhile, Sami Zayn is calling himself “the last real...
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PENTA UNLEASHED!
🔥 Penta is going to Money in the Bank — but the way he got there was anything but normal. This week on Turnbuckle Talk Wrestling, Aiden Haystack takes the lead on WWE RAW from San Antonio, where 946 followed through on its promise to “cross the line” by attacking Solo Sikoa, throwing him into…
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MAIN EVENT MAYHEM!
🔥 SAMI ZAYN’S “JUSTICE” ERA IS ALREADY CHAOS One week into Sami Zayn’s second reign as Undisputed WWE Champion, the SmackDown main-event scene is getting more crowded by the minute. Kevin Owens gets the first shot. Johnny Gargano believes Sami owes him one. Trick Williams and Finn Bálor are...
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RECENCY BIAS BE DAMNED
Penta vs. Roman Reigns & the Best WWE RAW of the Triple H Era 🔥 WWE rolled into Mexico City and delivered an incredible night of wrestling, capped off by Roman Reigns and Penta going 24 minutes for the World Heavyweight Championship. Penta proved he belongs in WWE’s main-event picture. Mexico…
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SAMI’S JUSTICE
Sami Zayn promised justice in Mexico City — and by the end of SmackDown, CM Punk was no longer WWE Champion. But the bigger story might be what Sami’s win just did to the entire main event scene. After years of complaining that nothing important happens on weekly television, WWE just changed its...
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THE WOMEN TOOK OVER MONDAY NIGHT
SNME Review, Bayley Returns & Vaquer vs. Morgan Steals RAW on Labor Day After a stretch of pre-taped WWE programming, RAW was finally live again — and the women’s division made the biggest statement of the night. Stephanie Vaquer and Liv Morgan finally got the time their WrestleMania 42 match…
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BETRAYAL IN TORONTO
Sami Zayn Finally Snaps as Kevin Owens Refuses to Cross the Line 🔥 BETRAYAL IN TORONTO. SAMI’S JUSTICE. Sami Zayn spent the entire night demanding justice after feeling like opportunity after opportunity had been taken away from him. By the end of SmackDown, he decided he was done waiting for...
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THE SOLO KNIGHT RISES
SOLO SIKOA & LA KNIGHT BECOME THE BIGGEST BABYFACES ON THE ROSTER. Solo Sikoa and LA Knight came out of the August 17 edition of Monday Night RAW as two of the biggest standouts on the entire show, and we break down why both men connected, where their stories appear to be heading, and what their...
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THE VIPER STRIKES IN BOSTON
Co Host Aiden Haystack's first SmackDown!!! 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 Two new champions. Randy Orton loses his mind. And SmackDown somehow leaves some of its most interesting stories on the cutting-room floor. The August 14 edition of SmackDown from Boston gave us major title changes, a personal CM Punk/Kevin...
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The Worst Possible Time to Fall in Line
Solo Sikoa Falls Back Into The Bloodline as Oba Femi & Bron Breakker Battle Over WWE’s Future 🔥 WWE RAW REVIEW Solo Sikoa finally found himself… and WWE immediately forced him back into The Bloodline. Jey Uso defeated Solo Sikoa in the main event, meaning Solo now has to report back to Roman...
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THE STORIES HIT. WHERE WAS THE WRESTLING?
🔥 SmackDown finally gave its biggest post-SummerSlam stories some real heat. CM Punk and Kevin Owens got personal. Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton finally found the fire that feud should’ve had at WrestleMania. And Chelsea Green’s first SmackDown as champion raised a much bigger question about how…
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WHERE THE HELL WAS THIS?
SummerSlam should never feel like the end of WWE’s stories—it should launch the next chapter. And after months of inconsistent weekly television, Monday Night RAW finally delivered a show that felt inspired, consequential, and genuinely interested in moving WWE forward. 🎙️ On this episode: ⚡ Oba...
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THEY FINALLY TRUSTED WRESTLING AGAIN
SummerSlam 2026 Fallout Apologies for the mic issues! Did SummerSlam quietly become the blueprint for WWE's future? For the first time in a long time, it felt like WWE trusted its wrestlers to tell complete stories instead of rushing from one big moment to the next. But while Night One embraced...
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SUMMERSLAM HAS TO DELIVER
WWE SummerSlam 2026 Predictions, Top 5 Moments & Top 5 Main Events SummerSlam has always been defined by unforgettable moments. The question heading into this weekend isn't whether the card looks good on paper—it's whether this roster can create something worthy of standing alongside the greatest...
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The Story Should Come First
RAW Fallout • SummerSlam Momentum Stalls • WarGames Announced The road to SummerSlam should be driven by compelling stories. Instead, WWE continues to rely on moments, surprise appearances, and annual gimmick matches to carry the momentum. Monday Night RAW featured good wrestling and a few...
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THEY ALREADY HAD THE STORY
Smackdown Fallout, Saturday Nght's Main Event Review & SummerSlam Chaos. 🤔 WWE didn't have a bad weekend. The wrestling delivered, Madison Square Garden felt important, and several SummerSlam stories moved forward. But SmackDown and Saturday Night's Main Event both had the same problem: WWE kept...
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That's More Like It!
Credit where credit's due... After a couple of weeks of wondering where the SummerSlam momentum was, WWE finally delivered a Monday Night RAW that actually felt focused from beginning to end. This week on Turnbuckle Talk Wrestling, we're breaking down Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi making Hell in a…
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THE SUMMER OF PUNK II
C.M Punk Is WWE Champion, But Was Sami Zayn's Reign Cut Too Short? CM Punk is WWE Champion again... But the biggest conversation coming out of RAW wasn't actually about CM Punk. We sat down expecting our Main Event Discussion to turn into a heated debate over CM Punk ending Sami Zayn's nine-day…
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NOW DON'T BLOW IT!
Happy Fourth of July weekend! 🇺🇸 WWE finally stopped playing it safe... now don't ruin it. This week we're breaking down one of the biggest episodes of RAW on the road to SummerSlam. King Oba Femi chooses Brock Lesnar over his guaranteed championship opportunity. Did WWE just weaken the entire...
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They SAVED SummerSlam!
For weeks we've been sitting here saying the same thing... WWE has been playing it safe. Predictable champions. Predictable booking. A SummerSlam build that desperately needed something to wake it up. Then Night of Champions happened. Sami Zayn shocked the wrestling world by pinning Cody Rhodes...
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One Night. Two Crowns.
One night. Two crowns. Two SummerSlam decisions. Night of Champions isn't just about who wins King and Queen of the Ring... it's about who takes control heading into SummerSlam. Are WWE's tournament winners the right choices? Will new stars be created? Or is WWE about to play it safe when they...
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Nobody Asked For This
The road to Night of Champions is almost over, but did WWE lose the unpredictability that made the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments so much fun? This week on Turnbuckle Talk Wrestling, we catch everyone up after missing our normal SmackDown Fallout episode before diving into a very unusual...
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Oba Femi Is The Story
King and Queen of the Ring have become some of WWE's most unpredictable tournaments in years. Seth Rollins is gone. Bron Breakker is gone. Becky Lynch is gone. Dominik Mysterio made a run. Je'Von Evans made a run. And as Night of Champions gets closer, one thing has become clear: The entire...
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THE LAST REAL GOOD GUY
SmackDown finally felt like it knew where it was going. Sami Zayn and Cody Rhodes delivered the best segment on the entire show. Gunther added even more tension to the WWE Championship picture by naming Sami as the special referee for next week's title match. And the King & Queen of the Ring...
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WWE Finally Got Unpredictable
WWE Finally Got Unpredictable. A week ago, it felt like the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments were starting to take shape. Seth Rollins looked like a favorite. Bron Breakker looked like a favorite. The SummerSlam roadmap felt relatively clear. Then WWE blew the whole thing up. Rollins is…
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The Road to SummerSlam Begins
The Road to SummerSlam Begins. RAW after Clash in Italy felt less like a fallout show and more like WWE finally starting to show us where some of these major stories are heading. King and Queen of the Ring are underway. The SummerSlam picture is starting to come into focus. And while some of…
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SAFE ISN'T MEMORABLE
There was nothing objectively wrong with Clash in Italy. That's the weird part. The matches were good. The crowd was hot. A Championship changed hands. Storylines moved forward. And yet by the time the wrestling weekend was over, the show we couldn't stop thinking about wasn't Clash. It was AAA...
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Summer Starts in Italy!
Clash in Italy is almost here, and WWE has some major decisions to make. This week on Turnbuckle Talk Wrestling, we break down the Go Home RAW before Clash in Italy, look ahead to SmackDown from Spain, run through the final card, and make our official Clash in Italy predictions. RAW delivered...
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The Night Brock Broke The Timeline
Brock Lesnar is back! And after RAW, the biggest debate coming out of WrestleMania suddenly feels completely reopened. Was Brock’s retirement real? Was it a work? Or did WWE slowly turn a real-life situation into a worked-shoot storyline after plans changed behind the scenes? This week on TTW, we...
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SMACKDOWN NEEDED GUNTHER
This week finally felt like SmackDown started showing signs of life again. Not perfect. Still inconsistent. Still too long at three hours. …but parts of this show finally felt IMPORTANT again. This episode breaks down Trick Williams’ hometown star presentation, why the U.S. title scene FINALLY...
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Maintenance Television
🎙️ Maintenance Television RAW after Backlash gave us a weird episode. Not a BAD show. Actually… there was a lot of good wrestling on this show. The roster looked strong. The younger stars continue to feel more important. The IC Title division finally feels connected again. But outside of Jacob...
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Backlash Restored Confidence Heading Into A Summer Of Chaos
🔥 Backlash Restored Confidence Heading Into A Summer Of Chaos After what felt like “CommercialMania” at WrestleMania 41… Backlash finally reminded us what WWE looks like when the wrestling actually gets time to breathe. This week on Turnbuckle Talk Wrestling, we break down why Backlash may have...
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Backlash Is One Night Away ...
Backlash is one night away… …but honestly? This card still feels like it could completely change after SmackDown. ⸻ In this episode of Turnbuckle Talk Wrestling: 🔥 We break down the UPDATED Backlash card after RAW 🔥 Talk about the possibility of Gunther vs Cody being added 🔥 Give our official...
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The Future Is Starting To Push Back ...
🎙️ WWE is trying to establish the future right now… …and the future is starting to push back. Bron Breakker looks like an absolute monster heading into Backlash. Oba Femi might already be TOO dominant for WWE’s own booking philosophy. The Intercontinental Championship division feels alive again....
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Two Good Hours… but Loyalty Doesn’t Matter
🔥 TWO GOOD HOURS… ONE BIG PROBLEM: LOYALTY Sometimes a show gives you just enough to care… …and just enough to remind you why you’re frustrated in the first place. ⸻ This week, SmackDown actually worked—for about two hours. Things were moving. Stories had direction. It felt like the show finally...
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This Company Feels Split in Half
WWE feels like two completely different companies right now. RAW is building momentum, creating direction, and setting the stage for Backlash… while SmackDown feels disconnected, directionless, and completely out of sync. On top of that? WWE just made a wave of talent releases that raise even...
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Back to Basics
RAW AFTER WRESTLEMANIA didn’t give us the big surprise returns… …but it gave us something way more important. 👉 direction. ⸻ Oba Femi didn’t celebrate… he arrived. CM Punk delivered one of the most real promos we’ve seen in a long time… and Cody Rhodes stepped into it with a completely different...
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CommercialMania
🚨 COMMERCIALMANIA. 🚨 That’s what WrestleMania 42 felt like. Not because the matches were bad… but because WWE forgot what WrestleMania is supposed to BE. Night 1? 👉 Rushed 👉 Cut short 👉 Completely stripped of that WrestleMania feel Night 2? 👉 Better 👉 More complete 👉 Still dealing with…
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WrestleMania 42: Before the Bell Rings (Predictions)
WrestleMania weekend is here. And before the lights hit… before the entrances… before the first bell rings… this is the moment where everything still feels possible. ⸻ In this episode, we’re keeping it simple. We crack open The TTW Vault and run through: 👉 the greatest in-ring WrestleMania…
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The WrestleMania Board Check 🎭
WrestleMania is right here. And when we actually look at the full board… we don’t know if everything connects the way it should. 🎙️ The WrestleMania Board Check This isn’t a recap. This is us stepping back and looking at the full picture— SmackDown, the go-home RAW, and what still needs to…
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You Felt That Too ... Right?
🔥 YOU FELT THAT TOO… RIGHT? Sometimes… something shifts. Not in the story. Not in the matches. In the feeling of the show. This week on RAW… something pushed back. CM Punk didn’t just cut a promo— 👉 he said things you’re not supposed to say 👉 he went after the system 👉 and for the first time…
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This isn't WWE Anymore ...
Sometimes the things you love stop loving you back, For us, its our first love that stopped loving us back. This isn't the WWE that I fell in love with. This isn’t WWE anymore ... And that’s not just a hot take… it’s starting to feel real. This week on Turnbuckle Talk Wrestling, we break down a...
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The Gap Before WrestleMania
The Illusion of Progress in WWE’s Biggest Season WrestleMania is almost here… …but something still feels off. Because this week exposed a gap in WWE’s biggest season: 👉 RAW feels like it’s tightening everything 👉 SmackDown still feels like it’s trying to catch up And that difference? It matters...
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WWE Chose Violence
WWE CHOSE VIOLENCE - And now we’re seeing who actually matters. This week wasn’t about recaps - It was about momentum. It was about control. And it was about who’s actually ready for WrestleMania ... Because when you look at RAW (3/16), SmackDown (3/20), and RAW (3/23) together… this isn’t three...
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The Fuse Was Lit… Then Orton Snapped
The road to WrestleMania just got violent. We dropped an episode before the 3/13 SmackDown airs, saying the fuse was lit… and within hours, Randy Orton lit the match. On this episode of Turnbuckle Talk Wrestling, we break down a week where pressure didn’t just build — it started breaking people....
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The Fuse is Lit 🔥
Apologies for any audio issues. I recorded this on a new set up! NOTE: We literally published this episode minutes before SmackDown aired… and Randy Orton just turned heel. We talked in this episode about how a Cody vs Orton story could turn in that direction closer to WrestleMania. Apparently…
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WrestleMania Just Found it's FIRE!!! 🔥
Elimination Chamber Review + RAW After Preview (WrestleMania 42 Build Ignites) Elimination Chamber 2026 finally did what it was supposed to do: it lit the road to WrestleMania on fire. We break down the entire PLE match-by-match — Rhea Ripley punching her ticket to WrestleMania and what that…
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About this show
Turnbuckle Talk Wrestling is the ultimate podcast for pro wrestling nerds! Whether you're a die-hard fan or just getting into the world of professional wrestling, we've got you covered!
TTW is built on opinion, philosophy, and honesty — not recaps.
Each episode breaks down WWE through what’s actually working, what isn’t, and why it matters, with a focus on long-term direction, momentum, and fan trust.
Tune in on Apple, Spotify, or Amazon Music for the latest episodes.
Follow us on X and TikTok for episode updates and reactions.
Join our Discord community where we do live PLE watch alongs and live chat with the TTW community!
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