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Wrestling Hypothesis
by Aba Ibragimov
Hi there! Welcome to the Wrestling Hypothesis Podcast, where you will want to kick back and listen to a group of friends discuss all things pro wrestling! We talk about the latest wrestling news, review the latest wrestling shows and PPVs, and even crack some jokes along the way!
Episodes
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EPISODE 74: WHO IS WINNING THE 2022 ROYAL RUMBLE MATCHES?
After months away on hiatus, WE ARE BACK WITH A BRAND NEW EPISODE! EPISODE 74 looks at the CM Punk/MJF feud & what’s to love about the program, the match announced for next week’s Dynamite, & why it may NOT end up happening on that show but for their Revolution event instead, comparing the feud…
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EPISODE 73: ALL OUT A NEWSWORTHY SHOW FOR AEW!
Episode 73 goes over the death of Daffney, & discussing a growing trend in pro wrestling today involving mental health (0:00); the 20th anniversary of 9/11 & some words on the tragic event (12:04); recapping an EXCELLENT wrestling show in All Out 2021, the debuts of Ruby Soho, Adam Cole & Bryan...
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EPISODE 72: CM PUNK IS BACK IN PRO WRESTLING!
WE ARE BACK with Episode 72, as we address the biggest elephant in the room: CM PUNK IS ALL ELITE! We go over Punk’s big return and debut on AEW Rampage, why this TRUMPS anything we’ll be seeing SummerSlam weekend, his match with Darby Allin SET for All Out on September 5, should that match OPEN...
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EPISODE 71: CM PUNK & DANIEL BRYAN HEADING TO AEW!
Episode 71 is our return from hiatus, as we finally dive into news of CM Punk & Daniel Bryan both on their way to AEW, why this will do WONDERS not just for AEW but the wrestling industry as a whole, predicting when they will make their respective debuts, is Punk the key to getting more…
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EPISODE 70: ROMAN REIGNS BELIEVES DREW MCINTYRE IS THE NEXT BIG STAR IN WWE!
It’s the 70th episode of the show! We go over Eddie Kingston’s post-Dynamite promo BLASTING WWE on their misuse of talent and their legends, Bully Ray’s comments on the promo & him believing that Kingston should “stay in his lane”, is he right?, & is Kingston a HYPOCRITE in calling out WWE?…
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EPISODE 69: DO NO-COMPETE CLAUSES HAVE A PLACE IN WRESTLING TODAY?
Episode 69 is here, and we go over Samoa Joe’s RETURN to WWE & the NXT brand as William Regal’s enforcer, explaining the (likely) circumstances behind his new deal, will he ever return to the ring?, & how this is a shot in the arm that NXT needed (0:00); multiple recent superstars released from…
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EPISODE 68: TONY KHAN KEEPING KAYFABE ALIVE IN WRESTLING!
Episode 68 goes over yet ANOTHER round of talent cuts from WWE, including some surprising names released, & does Braun Strowman RETIRE from wrestling completely? (0:00); the INCREDIBLE missed opportunity that is Aleister Black in WWE, & where he should go next & what he should do (4:43); the...
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EPISODE 67: WWE LOOKING TO START A PARTNERSHIP WITH NJPW?
Episode 67 begins with WWE looking to start a working relationship with NJPW, what the deal really entails, Lawrence gets his HEAD CHEWED OFF over his feelings on the matter, the one concern were the deal happens & a solution that may BENEFIT wrestlers moving forward (0:00); The differences…
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EPISODE 66: IS AEW MOVING TO TBS & HAVING A SECONDARY SHOW A BIG DEAL?
Episode 66 goes over the recent 2nd round of talents CUT from WWE, including Velveteen Dream’s release amidst behavior problems with other wrestlers, is this release really a surprise?, predicting what he will do in the next few years & eventually COMING BACK to WWE? (0:00); King Kenny gives his...
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Episode 65: ZELINA VEGA RETURNING TO WWE?
Episode 65 discusses Zelina Vega reportedly RETURNING to WWE, who she should be paired up with upon her return, who should be BLAMED for Vega’s failed first run with the company?, & looking back at Andrew Yang calling out WWE for mistreatment of talent & unsurprisingly doesn’t follow through...
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Episode 64: WHY AN ALL-FEMALE BRAND RIGHT NOW FOR WWE IS A TERRIBLE IDEA!
Episode 64 sees a few RETURNS to the show, as we go over Eric Bischoff’s comments on the AEW/IMPACT partnership & why he thinks it’s not working out, going back to last week’s segment on the matter, what they can do to salvage the partnership moving forward, is it a case of things BEGINNING NOW?…
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Episode 63: WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR DANIEL BRYAN?
Episode 63 covers Daniel Bryan’s immediate future, including his current deal with WWE coming up soon, his desire to still work there but wrestle for OTHER promotions & how likely that is to happen (HINT: not at all), what is going to happen in the Career-Threatening Match with Roman Reigns next...
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Episode 62: SPRING CLEANING IS BACK FOR WWE!
Episode 62 covers the SPRING CLEANING that WWE are undergoing & starts releasing talent one year to the day of Black Wednesday, looking over the names of the talent released, how they SCREWED over Samoa Joe & another use of him they could’ve done, & trying to figure out the massive HYPE behind...
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Episode 61: WRESTLEMANIA 37 PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS!
Episode 61 has Ricardo back on the show & RANTS on Lawrence over his Top 10 Female Stars in WWE History from last week, & lists his own Top 10 list (0:00); The discussion of whether or not wrestlers should be ATTACKING the fans over criticism of the product, looking at Seth Rollins' history of...
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NXT Takeover: Stand & Deliver Review & Breakdown!
Wrestling Hypothesis brings you our NXT Takeover: Stand & Deliver Review for Nights 1 & 2! We go over the entire show, including what was the better night between the two?, the match of the night, Bronson Reed’s coming-out party, what’s next for Io Shirai?, THREE title changes including Karrion...
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Episode 60: OUR PICKS FOR THE TOP 10 GREATEST FEMALE STARS IN WWE HISTORY!
Episode 60 has us FINALLY discussing Christian Cage, including talking about his first singles match back in 7 years on AEW Dynamite, looking back on how AEW fumbled the HUGE hype built around his signing, when will the match with Kenny Omega take place?, & the news of TNT wanting AEW to STOP...
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Episode 59: RANTING ON WWE'S BOOKING OF SASHA & BIANCA FOR MANIA!
Episode 59 sees the BROMANCE become more overblown by the week, before giving CONTINUED PRAISE for Britt Baker & her promo on AEW Dynamite, her thoughts on Adam Cole joining the promotion, how likely that is to happen & why it would be a GREAT idea, & how to get Baker to the Women’s Title (2:07);...
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Episode 58: ARE WE SEEING THE START OF NEW MOMENTUM FOR THE WOMEN IN AEW?
Episode 58 covers Andrade & his request to be released by WWE DENIED, how he was the total package & could’ve been their big Latino superstar, & the discussion of talent released from WWE going to AEW afterwards (0:00); The Hurt Business as the BEST faction in wrestling currently, the STUPID...
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Episode 57: SHAQ & THE WOMEN IMPRESS ON AEW DYNAMITE!
Episode 57 discusses WWE in talks to move NXT to a different night after WrestleMania, bringing up the idea of an OFF-SEASON, & weighing the pros & cons of implementing it, & who will ultimately benefit MORE from the move between AEW & NXT? (0:00); Recapping the mixed tag match from Dynamite,...
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Episode 56: HOW THE WRESTLEMANIA CARD HAS SHIFTED!
Episode 56 covers The Big Show jumping ship to All Elite Wrestling, his new role as both a commentator & A PERFORMER, why this is surprising, has he ever been a DRAW?, & news of a brand-new secondary show to AEW Dark & addressing the ways people consume pro wrestling currently (0:00); Recapping…
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Episode 55: ADDRESSING COMMON CRITICISMS FANS HAVE ON AEW!
Episode 55 covers Sammy Guevara & him REFUSING to comply with IMPACT’s plans for him at their tapings, what he refused to do & why, in a way, it could’ve WORKED for him, the alternative plan he pitched that was ultimately shut down, & why he had no right to veto his storylines (0:00); ADDRESSING...
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Episode 54: FALLOUT FROM ROYAL RUMBLE 2021!
Episode 54 has thoughts on AEW & NJPW FINALLY forming their long-anticipated partnership, the details behind this arrangement, KENTA appearing at the end of AEW Dynamite & how they should utilize talent appearing on other promotions, & the news of NJPW getting their own weekly show back (0:00); a...
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Episode 53: WWE SELLS STREAMING RIGHTS FOR WWE NETWORK TO PEACOCK!
Episode 53 opens with WWE entering an agreement with NBCUniversal to SELL their streaming rights for WWE Network EXCLUSIVELY to Peacock, how much the deal is for & how long it will last, why this is a GREAT thing for them, but how many of Peacock’s subscribers will actually CARE about WWE’s...
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Episode 52: IS THE CURRENT GENERATION OF TALENT SOFT?
Episode 52 looks at Asuka’s state of flux right now, pitching an idea to have her COMPETE in the Women’s Royal Rumble Match, & comparing the situation to Brock Lesnar last year (0:00); Takeaways from The Undertaker on Joe Rogan’s podcast, including his belief that the current crop of talent are...
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Episode 51: What is the NEXT STEP in the PURSUIT of an AEW & NJPW PARTNERSHIP?
Episode 51 covers CARDI B (yes) being called out by Lacey Evans on Twitter & the likelihood of a match happening at WrestleMania, & the discussion of celebrities in wrestling & do they still work today? (0:00); a quick RECAP of Wrestle Kingdom 15’s big matches, including Kota Ibushi winning both...
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Episode 50: Answering YOUR Questions on Wrestling!
It is the 50TH EDITION OF WRESTLING HYPOTHESIS! We put 2020 behind us as we look ahead to the new year! We give some more thoughts on Brodie Lee, including AEW’s EXCELLENT tribute show, ranting on those who attacked WWE for not properly tributing him & why it really isn’t a big deal (0:00); AEW...
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Episode 49: 2ND ANNUAL END-OF-YEAR AWARDS OF 2020!
Episode 49 is the 2ND ANNUAL END-OF-YEAR AWARDS FOR 2020! We break down the defining moments of wrestling this year, how people will look back on 2020, & how will 2021 be for wrestling? We give & discuss our picks for the following categories: Moment of the Year (11:18), Breakout Star of the Year...
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Episode 48: Is WWE's expansion into other countries a GOOD thing for wrestling?
Episode 48 has news on USA Network livid over this week's further decrease in RAW ratings, & calls for EDGIER content to return, why that really isn't the answer to their problems & what the issues really are (0:00); is Drew McIntyre BOX-OFFICE?, & what separates him from Roman Reigns in what...
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Episode 47: 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY of Wrestling Hypothesis!
Episode 47 is our 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY show, & naming our favorite episodes we have done so far (6:05); the death of Pat Patterson, discussing the impact and legacy he has left on pro wrestling, & the long-standing myth of how he had to CONVINCE Vince McMahon to do the Royal Rumble match (0:00)…
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Episode 46: Did Drew McIntyre NEED Roman Reigns?
Episode 46 has thoughts on WWE having NO PLANS at all for Aleister Black & how this is frustrating, how the firing of Zelina Vega has not helped his case, why sending him down to NXT wouldn't help him, & did he have the potential to be the next UNDERTAKER? (0:00); a RECAP of Survivor Series 2020…
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Episode 45: What is our DREAM 5-MAN Survivor Series Team?
Episode 45 has news on WWE settling a lawsuit concerning their partnership with Saudi Arabia for $39 MILLION, & how this is one of MANY more lawsuits to come due to the Saudi Arabia partnership (0:00); Discussing who needs the win MORE at Survivor Series between Roman Reigns & Drew McIntyre, how...
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WH Extra! Episode 15: Can Drew McIntyre & Roman Reigns reach the heights of Steve Austin & The Rock?
Episode 15 of Extra! has some more thoughts on the Jon Moxley/Kenny Omega program and their title match coming in TWO WEEKS on Dynamite, why it is a bad idea but we're willing to see what AEW has planned, & how we would have kept the two busy heading into AEW Revolution in February (2:13); &...
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Episode 44: Can wrestlers having their own union TRULY WORK?
Episode 44 is our MOST INTERESTING EPISODE YET, covering the COMPLETE BREAKDOWN of the Zelina Vega firing, why WWE let her go & should we be surprised about it? (1:53); Looking at her tweet about unionization, what NEEDS to happen, who needs to be a part of it for a Wrestlers' Union to work, &...
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Episode 43: Should MJF be the new LEADER of The Inner Circle faction?
Episode 43 comes a day early, with thoughts on Lilian Garcia revealing producers from the critically-acclaimed 'Last Dance' documentary having plans for something with STEVE AUSTIN next year, & what they need to include in the documentary (0:00); FINAL THOUGHTS on tonight's AEW Full Gear event &...
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Episode 42: Is Smackdown a BETTER show than AEW Dynamite?
Episode 42 talks WWE's third-party account ban on their talent going official this week, do we see Andrew Yang getting involved further?, Paige's recent BREAKDOWN on her livestream, her looking to start a UNION with other WWE talent, & what she can do if she leaves WWE (0:00); PAC confirmed to be...
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Episode 41: Who is on the Mount Rushmore of TALKERS in WWE History?
Episode 41 talks Survivor Series this year being centered around the Undertaker & celebrating 30 YEARS since his debut, the discussion of whether Taker being more active in outside ventures and social media DIMINSHES his character at this stage, why portraying the Deadman gimmick OUTSIDE the ring...
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Episode 40: How much more elevated was John Cena TRULY from beating The Rock in 2013?
The 40th edition of Wrestling Hypothesis gives thoughts on BAYLEY being ranked #1 in this year's PWI Women's 100, looking back at her year & reading out the top 5 of the list, why she deserved being in that spot, & does SASHA BANKS lay claim to having that spot instead (0:00); RAW Underground...
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Episode 39: Florida allowing sporting events to reach FULL CAPACITY at their venues!
Episode 39 begins with the big news of the state of Florida allowing sporting events to reach FULL CAPACITY with their attendance at venues, what this means for WWE & their residency deal with Amway Center, will the Thunderdome stuck around if fans come back?, & why they should be careful if they...
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Episode 38: TOTAL MAYHEM ENSUES over Ricardo's confession!
Episode 38 begins with an INTERESTING statement and question from Ricardo about Roman Reigns, Stone Cold & John Cena, & TOTAL MAYHEM ENSUES (0:00); How many memorable moments has Reigns TRULY had in his career? (13:18); reports of WWE planning to make Adam Cole & Kyle O'Reilly the faces of...
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Episode 37: Roman Reigns & Paul Heyman > Brock Lesnar & Paul Heyman!?
Episode 37 begins with Roman Reigns, the MOST INTERESTING MONTH so far in his wrestling career, & comparing him & Heyman's pairing to Brock Lesnar's pairing with Heyman & can it be BETTER (0:00); Road Warrior Animal passes away & is yet another indicator of the darker side of wrestling (22:28);...
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Episode 36: Should Sasha Banks & Bayley MAIN EVENT Wrestlemania 37?
Episode 36 discusses long-term contracts based off recent news on AJ Styles, Kevin Owens & Jeff Hardy, whether or not they have a place in pro wrestling TODAY, & who should ideally be receiving these long-term deals & why (0:01); why putting Chris Jericho in AEW's tag team division is a GREAT…
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Episode 35: How far can Dominick Mysterio go in WWE?
Episode 35 discusses praise for Dominick Mysterio & his progress on RAW, is he already the GREATEST 2nd generation superstar ever?, & can he eventually be BETTER than his father Rey Mysterio & Eddie Guerrero?; Rusev makes his AEW debut as MIRO, how far we see him going there, & was there an issue...
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Episode 34: Andrew Yang CALLS OUT WWE & Vince McMahon on lack of care for their talent!
Episode 34 begins with Andrew Yang CALLING OUT WWE & Vince McMahon over the new rule of WWE prohibiting their talent from engaging in third-party apps, why this has been a LONG TIME coming, should Vince be worried?, & why the "independent contractor" phrase was complete BS (0:01); rumors of WWE...
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Episode 33: Who is on the Mount Rushmore of NXT?
Episode 33 opens with some thoughts on the current state of racism in the U.S., & the news of Chadwick Boseman's passing (0:01); Jon Moxley announced as #1 in this year's PWI 500, looking at the criteria of the list, & debating on whether he deserves it over Adam Cole (16:45); Karrion Kross…
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Episode 32: Can Rusev be a LEGITIMATE main-eventer in a wrestling promotion?
Episode 32 discusses Renee Young giving in her notice to LEAVE WWE, what may have happened that led to this, why this is a HUGE loss for them, & AEW as a possible destination? (0:01); our picks for what the GREATEST Summerslam match of all-time is (9:12); Rusev reveals what Vince said to him to...
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Episode 31: Big E skeptical of his OWN impending push?
Episode 31 begins with Velveteen Dream RETURNING to NXT television, was it the right time to bring him back?, & how WWE did themselves no favors with handling this story (0:01); Big E reveals he is SKEPTICAL of his own impending push, why this is not surprising in the least, & can he be an...
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Episode 30: What is the ONE MATCH you would show to a non-wrestling fan to get them INTO wrestling?
The 30th EDITION of Wrestling Hypothesis opens with a discussion of the Adam Cole & Pat McAfee storyline in NXT, listing the pros & cons of this feud, & will NXT BENEFIT from the storyline? (0:00); The Rock BUYING the XFL from Vince McMahon for only $15 MILLION, the idea of Colin Kaepernick…
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Episode 29: Who is the greatest Canadian Wrestler of All-Time?
Episode 29 begins with praise for MJF's AMAZING promo from Dynamite, why it is time for him to become World Champion, & comparing him to Randy Orton in 2004 (4:25); old videos of Excalibur resurface of him yelling racist remarks, & why AEW should be REALLY careful to how they approach situations...
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Episode 28: Who is the BREAKOUT STAR of 2020 so far?
Episode 28 begins immediately with Booker T's recent comments on #NaomiDeservesBetter, why Booker did not do himself any favors with how he worded his comments, & can Naomi be a game-changer? (0:50); Adam Cole STORMING out of Pat McAfee's podcast, why it was definitely planned & NOT legitimate, &...
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Episode 27: Can Intergender wrestling WORK in North American wrestling?
Episode 27 raises a birthday shot to A.B.A. to kick things off, before getting into news of WrestleMania 37 possibly being RELOCATED from Los Angeles to Tampa, & how this may be a way to make up for WrestleMania this year; Britt Baker calling out Cody to FIGHT her for the TNT Championship, & our...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hi there! Welcome to the Wrestling Hypothesis Podcast, where you will want to kick back and listen to a group of friends discuss all things pro wrestling! We talk about the latest wrestling news, review the latest wrestling shows and PPVs, and even crack some jokes along the way!
HOSTED BY
Aba Ibragimov
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Hi there! Welcome to the Wrestling Hypothesis Podcast, where you will want to kick back and listen to a group of friends discuss all things pro wrestling! We talk about the latest wrestling news, review the latest wrestling shows and PPVs, and even crack some jokes along the way!
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