Tapped Out Podcast 2/19/2026: Mania Panic, AEW/WBD, AJ’s gets his night, & more

Cody Rhodes is the new WWE Champion, WrestleMania 42 is starting to take shape, and the wrestling business continues shifting behind the scenes.Nick and Myron break down the biggest stories across WWE, AEW, and the indy scene this week — including the fallout from Cody’s championship win, tension brewing between CM Punk and the Usos, and what could be the next chapter for Finn Bálor after being kicked out of Judgment Day.They also look at the WrestleMania card taking shape, the surprising rumor about Brock Lesnar’s stance on losing on his way out, and why Bully Ray believes WrestleMania fan excitement might not be where WWE wants it to be.Plus: a big streaming question emerges as WWE NXT prepares to leave Peacock with no clear U.S. home announced yet. And with AEW Revolution on the horizon, the guys preview a stacked card headlined by MJF vs Hangman Page in a Texas Death Match where Hangman’s future title chances are on the line.Also on this episode:Cody Rhodes wins the WWE ChampionshipCM Punk confrontation with the Usos — Bloodline revival?Finn Bálor removed from Judgment DayAre WWE tag team divisions collapsing again?Danhausen bouncing back after Raw debutTNA holding steady at 249K viewersJoe Hendry’s title run: solid or underwhelming?WrestleMania match possibilities begin to lock inNXT’s Peacock future in questionAEW Revolution previewIndy wrestling chatter from 1FW, SFCW, SHW and moreWatch and listen:👉 https://tappedoutpod.comSend questions or fan mail:📧 [email protected]#WWE #AEW #ProWrestling #WrestleMania #TappedOutPodcast #AEWRevolution #WrestlingPodcast

This week on Tapped In, Nick McDaniel is joined by Tony Miller from Toned In Entertainment, filling in for Jacked Jameson and Rosario Grillo.And across the Georgia independent wrestling scene… it was absolute chaos.A new champion was crowned in 1FW.A title change in Kraken Pro Wrestling barely lasted minutes before another wrestler cashed in and flipped the entire championship picture.A loss at Lariato may have pushed Bryce Cannon past the breaking point.And a huge Double Jeopardy match is now set at SHW that could reshape multiple title scenes.Nick and Tony break down the biggest stories coming out of the past week across the Georgia independent scene, including:• The moment that shocked the Kraken crowd• The title change that nobody saw coming• A main event that had fans buzzing after the show• And the fallout that could change multiple promotions heading into springThen the conversation takes a fun turn as the guys debate their Mount Rushmore of TV Doctors — and let’s just say… some of the picks may start arguments.Finally, we wrap things up with Making The Drives, your guide to the biggest shows happening across Georgia and the Southeast this weekend.If you follow Georgia independent wrestling, this is the weekly show that keeps you plugged into the scene.▶ Watch now: tappedoutpod.comJoin the conversation:Who belongs on your Mount Rushmore of TV Doctors?#TappedIn #GeorgiaWrestling #IndyWrestling #ProWrestlingPodcast #GAIndies #1FW #ACTIONWrestling #KrakenPro #IndependentWrestling #WrestlingPodcast

Elimination Chamber is in the books and the Road to WrestleMania is officially on. Nick and Myron break down the surprises, the momentum shifts, and the bigger business conversations shaping the industry right now.What caught our eye on TV:Orton and Ripley win the Chamber — and yes, we both missed those picks.Finn cost Dom the IC TitleDanhausen debuts on RawPunk vs. Roman delivered the kind of promo that sells stadium shows.MJF vs. Hangman coin flip chaosTNA holding steady at 233K viewers Road to WrestleMania DiscussionRipley vs. Jade feels locked in.Orton vs. Drew? Or does Cody shake it up?Seth vs. Logan? AJ vs. Becky? Brock vs. Oba? Gunther vs. Rey?Who headlines Night 1 and Night 2?Hall of Fame & Business TalkStephanie McMahon, AJ Styles, Demolition — who headlines?TKO posts $4.7B in revenueIndustry MovementParamount beats WBD (for now) — and what that could mean long term for AEW.Indy scene spotlight: Coastal Empire, 1FW, SCA, and Premiere All Star updates.Indy Talk back on Tapped Out.....🎧 Patreon Early Access: Wednesday at 12PM📺 Public Release: Thursday at 10AMWatch & Listen:👉 https://tappedoutpod.com📩 Send your questions: [email protected]#TappedOutPodcast #WWE #AEW #EliminationChamber #WrestleMania #TKO #ProWrestling #IndyWrestlingSupport our sponsors at:Lytmi Earbuds:Official Website Link:   https://tinyurl.com/mpwd6mdn   (10% discount with the code: tappedoutpod )Amazon Exclusive Discount Link:   https://amzn.to/3XqRFsW   (Limited-time $20 discount)If you are looking for an easy way to clip your content and add captions too, check out Opus.Pro with the link below. It's what we use and it says HOURS of our time athttps://www.opus.pro/?via=tappedoutpodFor your life insurance needs, contact Nick McDaniel at: https://www.facebook.com/NickMcDanielWoodmenLifeGet your tix to upcoming events at: Vet Tix: https://www.vettix.org/Email: [email protected]

This week on Tapped In, Nick, Jacked Jameson, & Rosario Grillo breakdown Georgia wrestling and beyond as they discuss:🔥 The HeadlinesFrat House vs Cartello GrilloCartello Grillo debuts a new twistSolar’s Beyond debut and the crowd reaction that had people talkingROH Jacksonville tapings featuring familiar 1FW facesAJ Black being challenged by Stevie Ray Frost at Premier All StarRichard Page losing a loser-leaves-town match — reset or spiral?Nick Halen now holding no gold in SCA after Frost captures the FNC Title and Program 2.0 wins the Tag TitlesThoughts on Scrappy’s duals format🎙️ Q&A – Wrestling, Sports & Pop CultureThis week’s mailbag gets wide-ranging:• What athlete would have made a great pro wrestler?• If social media disappeared tomorrow, what happens to wrestling careers?• Hogan’s boots selling for over $1M — what memorabilia would you want?• Sports movie speeches, superhero fatigue, franchise reboots, and more• Raiders draft debate — draft the QB or trade the pick?🚗 Making The DrivesAnother stacked weekend across Georgia, including:• 1FW in Watkinsville & Winder• SHW in Canton• SCA in Royston• SFCW in Monroe• Lariato Pro in Dublin• Nerd U in Cornelia• 1FW TV taping in McDonough• Kraken Pro in TiftonWatch on YouTube: tappedoutpod.comSupport & get early access on Patreon#TappedIn #GeorgiaWrestling #IndyWrestling #GAIndies #1FW #SHW #SCA #SFCW #KrakenPro #LariatoPro #ProWrestlingPodcast #JackedJameson #RosarioGrillo Support our sponsors at:Lytmi Earbuds:Official Website Link: https://tinyurl.com/mpwd6mdn (10% discount with the code: tappedoutpod )Amazon Exclusive Discount Link: https://amzn.to/3XqRFsW (Limited-time $20 discount)If you are looking for an easy way to clip your content and add captions too, check out Opus.Pro with the link below. It's what we use and it says HOURS of our time athttps://www.opus.pro/?via=tappedoutpodFor your life insurance needs, contact Nick McDaniel at: https://www.facebook.com/NickMcDanielWoodmenLifeGet your tix to upcoming events at: Vet Tix: https://www.vettix.org/Email: [email protected]

Nick and Myron are back this week with one of those episodes where everything feels a little unstable — retirements, injuries, ticket sales drama, and even whispers about Vince McMahon possibly circling back into the picture.It’s Elimination Chamber week… and the temperature is rising.AJ Styles' tribute on WWE RawBronson Reed goes down — and suddenly “The Vision” angle feels cursed.Kiana James pins Charlotte in an EC qualifier — that’s not small.Swerve’s brutal turn on Omega makes it clear where AEW is heading.WrestleMania 42 ticket sales still trailing last year — plus Chamber watch party blackouts in Chicago. Is it price fatigue or something else?The Vince rumor: could he really attempt a WWE return with Saudi backing… and would fans shockingly embrace it?Full breakdown of the WWE Elimination Chamber card and what actually matters heading into Mania season.ROH moving to studio tapings in Jacksonville This week’s show isn’t just recapping events — it’s about perception, direction, and whether the wrestling landscape is shifting again in ways people aren’t ready for.🎧 Patreon Early Access: Wednesday at 12PM📺 Public Release: Thursday at 10AMWatch & Listen:👉 https://tappedoutpod.com📩 Send your questions: [email protected]#TappedOutPodcast #WWE #AEW #ROH #EliminationChamber #WrestleMania42 #AJStyles #VinceMcMahon #ProWrestling #WrestlingPodcastSupport our sponsors at:Lytmi Earbuds:Official Website Link: https://tinyurl.com/mpwd6mdn (10% discount with the code: tappedoutpod )Amazon Exclusive Discount Link: https://amzn.to/3XqRFsW (Limited-time $20 discount)If you are looking for an easy way to clip your content and add captions too, check out Opus.Pro with the link below. It's what we use and it says HOURS of our time athttps://www.opus.pro/?via=tappedoutpodFor your life insurance needs, contact Nick McDaniel at: https://www.facebook.com/NickMcDanielWoodmenLifeGet your tix to upcoming events at: Vet Tix: https://www.vettix.org/Email: [email protected]

This week on Tapped In, Nick, Jacked Jameson, and Rosario Grillo cover a jammed pack weekend of Ga wrestling festivities.We open with The Headlines — diving into the fallout from Grillo’s actions at SFCW, thoughts on the Clash at The Station TV taping, and Viral’s increasingly complicated title picture. We also discuss:• Fitts & Trevor Blackwell possibly aligning after Josh Cantrell’s controversial attack• Kraken’s “Pieces of 8” coin winners• SCA Spectacle drawing its biggest house ever at The Dome• DeSilva capturing gold Then we pivot into The Awards and share thoughts on the event.After that, things lighten up with a non-wrestling twist as we each reveal our Mount Rushmore of Video Games.We close out with Making the Drives, previewing a massive weekend of shows across Georgia including:• 1FW• ACTION Wrestling• SCA• Premiere All Star• Coastal Empire• GCW• Total Aggression Wrestling• Scrappy Championship WrestlingIf you care about what’s happening across the Georgia independent scene, this is the episode you need to hear.Watch on YouTube: tappedoutpod.comSupport & get early access on Patreon#TappedIn #GeorgiaWrestling #IndyWrestling #GAIndies #1FW #ACTIONWrestling #SCA #CoastalEmpire #ViralPro #GCW #ProWrestlingPodcast #JackedJameson #RosarioGrilloSupport our sponsors at:Lytmi Earbuds:Official Website Link: https://tinyurl.com/mpwd6mdn (10% discount with the code: tappedoutpod )Amazon Exclusive Discount Link: https://amzn.to/3XqRFsW (Limited-time $20 discount)If you are looking for an easy way to clip your content and add captions too, check out Opus.Pro with the link below. It's what we use and it says HOURS of our time athttps://www.opus.pro/?via=tappedoutpodFor your life insurance needs, contact Nick McDaniel at: https://www.facebook.com/NickMcDanielWoodmenLifeGet your tix to upcoming events at: Vet Tix: https://www.vettix.org/Email: [email protected]

Nick and Myron break down a chaotic week in wrestling where business rumors, TV shakeups, and major title implications are all colliding at once.What caught our eye on TVAJ gets a tribute, Punk/Balor face off, AEW title changes, Mickie James, return, & moreWrestleMania 42 ticket sales spark debate — overblown concern or real issue?WWE’s NXT Atlanta cancelledCNN confirms WBD owns a minority stake in AEWMJF vs. Hangman is set for Revolution 📺 Watch & Subscribe: tappedoutpod.com📧 Email: [email protected]#TappedOutPodcast #WWE #AEW #TNA #WrestleMania42 #HangmanPage #MJF #AJStyles #SmackDown #Dynamite #ProWrestlingSupport our sponsors at:Lytmi Earbuds:Official Website Link: https://tinyurl.com/mpwd6mdn (10% discount with the code: tappedoutpod )Amazon Exclusive Discount Link: https://amzn.to/3XqRFsW (Limited-time $20 discount)If you are looking for an easy way to clip your content and add captions too, check out Opus.Pro with the link below. It's what we use and it says HOURS of our time athttps://www.opus.pro/?via=tappedoutpodFor your life insurance needs, contact Nick McDaniel at: https://www.facebook.com/NickMcDanielWoodmenLifeGet your tix to upcoming events at: Vet Tix: https://www.vettix.org/Email: [email protected]

Nick McDaniel is joined by Jacked Jameson and Rosario Grillo for another packed episode of Tapped In covering the biggest stories in Georgia independent wrestling.We break down major headlines, title situations, heated rivalries, and what’s building toward Spectacle. There’s steel cage drama, momentum shifts, and plenty of behind-the-scenes perspective you won’t get anywhere else.The Let’s Get Kraken segment delivers more chaos, hard lessons, and unexpected twists, while our non-wrestling Mt. Rushmore debate turns into a surprisingly passionate discussion.We close things out with Making the Drives, previewing a loaded weekend across Georgia — championship matches, stipulations, and can’t-miss shows.If you follow Georgia indie wrestling, this is your weekly pulse check.🎧 Patreon Early Access: Mondays at 12PM📺 Public Release: Tuesdays at 10AM🔗 Watch & Subscribe: tappedoutpod.com#TappedInPodcast #GeorgiaWrestling #IndieWrestling #AEW #RingOfHonor #1FW #SFCW #SCA #PCW #ViralProWrestling #WrestlingPodcast #ProWrestling #WrestlingCommunitySupport our sponsors at:Lytmi Earbuds:Official Website Link: https://tinyurl.com/mpwd6mdn (10% discount with the code: tappedoutpod )Amazon Exclusive Discount Link: https://amzn.to/3XqRFsW (Limited-time $20 discount)If you are looking for an easy way to clip your content and add captions too, check out Opus.Pro with the link below. It's what we use and it says HOURS of our time athttps://www.opus.pro/?via=tappedoutpodFor your life insurance needs, contact Nick McDaniel at: https://www.facebook.com/NickMcDanielWoodmenLifeGet your tix to upcoming events at: Vet Tix: https://www.vettix.org/Email: [email protected]

Nick and Myron are back with an episode that lives in the gray area — where great TV, uneasy optics, and long-term questions all collide as WrestleMania season ramps up.This week isn’t about panic or praise. It’s about pressure — on creative, on talent, on fans, and on the industry itself.On This Episode:What caught our eye on TV, including the hooded man story, Punk vs. Balor at Elimination Chamber, Becky and AJ kicking off their Mania path, and whether Cody/Fatu/Drew already feels more personal than Punk vs. RomanThe shock of Brody King beating MJF in just over a minute, what it sets up for Grand Slam Australia, and why Omega vs. Andrade worked on every levelGrowing Triple H fatigue WrestleMania 42 optics: advance sales talk, dynamic pricing, Vegas running back-to-back years, and whether WWE is reacting to perception more than realityThe Vegas WrestleMania watch party blackout and why it feels like leverage that may come with bad opticsBron Breakker’s injury, the scrapped Rumble plans, and how last-minute changes sometimes quietly save companiesCody Rhodes pitching a rethink of house showsA look at AEW Grand Slam AustraliaTNA’s momentumRelease Info🎧 Patreon Early Access: Wednesday at 12 PM📺 Public Release: Thursday at 10 AMWatch & listen:👉 https://tappedoutpod.com📩 Send questions or topics: [email protected]#TappedOutPodcast #ProWrestling #WWE #AEW #WrestleMania #EliminationChamber #WrestlingBusiness #TNA #GrandSlamAustraliaSupport our sponsors at:Lytmi Earbuds:Official Website Link: https://tinyurl.com/mpwd6mdn (10% discount with the code: tappedoutpod )Amazon Exclusive Discount Link: https://amzn.to/3XqRFsW (Limited-time $20 discount)If you are looking for an easy way to clip your content and add captions too, check out Opus.Pro with the link below. It's what we use and it says HOURS of our time athttps://www.opus.pro/?via=tappedoutpodFor your life insurance needs, contact Nick McDaniel at: https://www.facebook.com/NickMcDanielWoodmenLifeGet your tix to upcoming events at: Vet Tix: https://www.vettix.org/Email: [email protected]

This week on the Tapped In, Nick and Jacked Jameson break down a busy week across the indie wrestling landscape, with plenty happening in Georgia and beyond as February heats up.On this episode:A look at the top headlines, including new tag championsRecap and discussion from Southern Fried Live, including first-time impressions, matches, and fan interactionsLet’s Get Kraken: breaking down wild moments, standout promos, and physical performances that turned headsUnderrated / Under appreciated who don't always get the love they deserveMount Rushmore of ’90s hard rockMaking the Drives (2/13-2/15/2026)Whether you’re catching up on what you missed or figuring out where to spend your wrestling weekend, this episode has you covered.🎧 Patreon members get early access▶️ Public release on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms🌐 Watch and listen at tappedoutpod.com#TappedIn #IndyWrestling #GeorgiaWrestling #IndependentWrestling #ProWrestling #WrestlingPodcast #UnderratedUnderappreciated #MakingTheDrives #IndyScene #TappedOutPodcastNetworkSupport our sponsors at:Lytmi Earbuds:Official Website Link: https://tinyurl.com/mpwd6mdn (10% discount with the code: tappedoutpod )Amazon Exclusive Discount Link: https://amzn.to/3XqRFsW (Limited-time $20 discount)If you are looking for an easy way to clip your content and add captions too, check out Opus.Pro with the link below. It's what we use and it says HOURS of our time athttps://www.opus.pro/?via=tappedoutpodFor your life insurance needs, contact Nick McDaniel at: https://www.facebook.com/NickMcDanielWoodmenLifeGet your tix to upcoming events at: Vet Tix: https://www.vettix.org/Email: [email protected]