Ricky Saints Talks NXT Title, Cody Rhodes, False Online Stories, and More. Plus, Pro Wrestling Illustrated 500 Reactions.

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What’s your favorite wrestling holiday trope (0:19)? With Shoes still under the weather, Kaz is joined by Brian H. Waters, and they kick off the show discussing a very entertaining ending on AEW Dynamite where Samoa Joe became the no. 1 contender for the AEW World title and was attacked by Adam “Hangman” Page, who was impersonating Tony Schivaone (3:46). Then they preview WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event: Jey Uso vs. CM Punk (26:14) Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre (41:36) Tiffany Stratton vs. Jade Cargill (45:06)  Dominik vs Penta vs. Rusev (53:29) They close the show with a discussion about what Chris Jericho’s return to WWE would look like (1:03:40), the WrestleMania Ad that has fans upset (1:14:20), and Andrade’s next moves (1:18:00) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the incredible main event of AEW Dynamite between Okada and Bandido (3:58). Then they discuss the following : AJ Styles and Dragon Lee winning the World Tag Titles (13:32) Dominik Mysterio set to be WWE’s next biggest male star (20:38) Who will be a more interesting champion, Jey Uso or CM Punk (30:00)? Kaz’s message to Je’Von Evans (53:16) NXT Halloween Havoc preview (1:02:06) Then close the show picking wrestlers they would dress up as for Halloween (1:24:00). Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you were a rapper or rock star, which AEW faction would you name your backing band or crew after (1:06)? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the “I Quit” match between Darby Allin and Jon Moxley and discuss the finish and the backlash it received online as far as being suitable for kids (3:31). Then they welcome Brian H. Waters to the table for an Adam “Hangman” Page epiphany (23:26). Then they discuss the following: Wrestle Dream highlights (37:44) Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre’s showdown on Smackdown (57:49) WWE reportedly will be using AI to assist with writing story lines (1:01:20) Ilja Dragunov’s return and United States Championship win (1:08:23) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you were a rapper or rock star, which AEW faction would you name your backing band or crew after (0:40)? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing Andrade’s sudden disappearance from AEW after making his debut a few weeks ago (5:12). Then they discuss Seth Rollins’s shoulder injury, which could have him sidelined through WrestleMania (20:46). Afterward, they welcome Blake Monroe, who discusses the following: Choosing WWE over AEW (36:25) What she enjoys about NXT (47:09) Closing the Toni Storm chapter (55:09) International crowds vs. American crowds (1:02:40) Getting used to being called Blake (1:06:34) They close the show by discussing John Cena’s last match (1:07:50) and the level of intrigue surrounding and their predictions for AEW WrestleDream (1:22:26). Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. Waters Guest: Blake Monroe Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Would you rather get Dominik Mysterio’s neck tattoo or all of Aleister Black’s tattoos from the neck down (0:44)? David and Kaz fire up the mics immediately after 'Raw' and react to Bron Breakker kicking Seth Rollins out of the Vision (2:55). Then they discuss the following: WWE is moving forward with young talent (12:55) John Cena and AJ Styles's pro wrestling tribute (32:50) Mike Santana wins the TNA Championship at Bound for Glory (47:47) Konosuke Takeshita wins the IWGP Heavyweight Championship (51:14) The MFTs put on the face paint (57:20) Roman Reigns doesn’t want to see the Usos until Christmas (1:03:30) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: You have to spend the rest of the week in Pac's or Moxley’s ring gear; whose are you choosing (1:04)? David and Kaz kick off the show discussing Santos Escobar re-signing with WWE and Kofi Kingston’s and Xavier Woods’s contract extensions (8:34). Then Ben Cruz and Brian joins to predict WWE Crown Jewel (25:22). Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, Ben Cruz, and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: With the recent celebration of Teacher Appreciation Day, which WWE superstar participating in Crown Jewel looks the most like a teacher (0:45)? David and Kaz discuss a few highlights from the weekend and 'Raw,' including: Santos Escobar doesn’t re-sign with WWE and enters free agency (5:37) Could more wrestlers turn down WWE contracts (22:52)? Maxxine Dupri shocks the world in win over Becky Lynch (31:25) Is there tension between Roman Reigns and the Usos (47:00)? Why Je’Von Evans should be on SmackDown every week (1:12:49) AEW Dynamite: Title Tuesday preview (1:14:39) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Would you rather be in a car accident or Darby Allin in a match (:45)? David and Kaz close your week with a few recent headlines, including: Andrade’s return to AEW (3:41) Adam Hangman Page and Samoa Joe’s build-up for the world title (31:25) NXT Showdown preview (51:09) Why Oba Femi should not face John Cena (58:14) Is Je’Von Evans too young for Raw or Smackdown (1:09:00)? Roman Reigns to be the WWE QB1 soon (1:17:19)? Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who had a better weekend—Ricky Saints, Je’Von Evans, or Oba Femi (0:18)? David and Kaz kick off the week with a round of applause for a friend of the program and Thursday’s guest, Ricky Saints, who won the NXT World Title at ‘No Mercy’ (8:27). Then, they discuss the following: Sami Zayn and Je’Von Evans steal the show on 'Smackdown' (15:37) Who will be world champion first—Oba Femi or Sami Zayn (23:44)? The next generation of Black main-eventers (24:35) Bad Bunny to perform at the Super Bowl (41:20) Jacy Jayne’s rising stock (45:20) Vince McMahon gifts a bust to birthday-party attendees (1:05:20) The “botched” three-count on 'Smackdown' (1:18:32) Hardy Boyz meet Kai Cenat (1:34:31) Who will Cena’s last match be against (1:38:35)? Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: The Pro Wrestling Illustrated 500 came out this week, but who is no. 1 in the Kaz 500 (0:19)?David and Kaz kick off the show with their reactions to the PWI 500's top 10 (4:55). Then they discuss the John Cena vs. AJ Styles match (44:17).Later, they welcome the no. 1 contender for the NXT Championship, Ricky Saints, ahead of his title match with Oba Femi at No Mercy (1:15:20).He discusses the following: Getting really personal with his vignette in his hometown (1:16:23) The promo that put him on the mainstream map (1:21;44) Getting called out for being Cody Rhodes’s friend (1:27:30) Challenging for the NXT Championship (1:30:54) The WWE/NXT and AEW counterprogramming (1:41:31) Being backstage at the 2023 Royal Rumble while at AEW (1:44:03) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. WatersGuest: Ricky SaintsProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices