Acknowledging WWE - Machado & Meyers talk WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia, AI in wrestling and entertainment, childhood movies, more

In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:(00:00) Introduction - back after week hiatus(01:04) Kota Ibushi injury(08:32) Andrade legal situation breakdown - WWE ninety-day non-compete clause dispute(11:16) Switchblade Jay White "ready?" tweet(13:07) Eddie Kingston and Orange Cassidy relegated to pre-show(15:12) WrestleDream ticket sales update - just over 5,500 sold in 6,000 capacity venue(16:51) Overall card assessment lacking major hook(26:18) Kenny Omega missing from card(30:26) Tailgate Brawl preview - Eddie Kingston and Hook vs TBA speculation(31:02) FTR vs Jet Speed(34:27) Megan Bayne character development(37:21) Death Riders vs. Conglomeration(38:05) Kyle Fletcher vs Mark Briscoe 5(39:29) Jamie Hayter vs Tekla(42:02) Mercedes Moné Wrestle appearance(46:13) Hurt Syndicate vs The Demand(48:55) Brodido defending tag titles vs Okada & Takeshita(55:17) Jurassic Express vs Young Bucks(59:16) Kenny Omega likely involvement speculation during Young Bucks match(1:01:19) Kris Statlander vs Toni Storm(1:06:01) Hangman Page vs Samoa Joe world title match(1:12:17) Darby Allin vs Jon Moxley I Quit match(1:14:53) Full year Death Riders storyline culmination discussion(1:16:31) Final thoughts on expecting good wrestling but lacking big moments or surprises(1:19:21) Zach's comments and triviaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #355 of the PWTorch including WWF In Your House 3 including a lame main event finish, Raw beats Nitro in their second and third head-to-head showdowns, an update on Sabu’s status with WCW, and more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at [email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Beyond Wrestling's Bound for the Floor, featuring a really awesome eight-man (mostly) technical tournament with the likes of Drew Gulak, Timothy Thatcher, Fancy Ryan Clancy, Hot Sauce Tracy Williams, and other scientific wrestling masters, plus in the first ever defense of the WWEID title, Cappuccino Jones goes one-on-one with TJ Crawford. We also look at a very news-worthy week in the WWEID program and speculate what this means for the program going forward. For VIP listeners, it's a pair of matches featuring some Wrestling Coast to Coast favorites - Kevin Ku vs. Tre Lamar and Tony Deppen vs. Kevin Blackwood.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss a surprise winner of the women’s battle royal, Matt Cardona in a singles match on WWE TV, El Hijo De Dr. Wagner’s NXT debut, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Today we jump back ten years (10-9-2015 and 10-12-2015) with two PWTorch Livecasts.First, Bruce Mitchell & Travis Bryant talk with live callers about that week's hot topics, plus is there a quick fix for WWE, James Storm's future, and more.Then, James Caldwell & Greg Parks wonder if WWE was content with phoning in Raw now, plus more hot topics with live callers.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Today we jump back five years to the Oct. 15, 2020 episode of the All Elite Aftershow. Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin by reacting to AEW Dynamite’s 1st Anniversary show, including Jon Moxley vs. Lance Archer for the World Title in the main event. Topics also include Cody Rhodes vs. Orange Cassidy, the opening tag team match with FTR, and a passionate and heated promo from Eddie Kingston. Oh, and they also discuss the WWE Draft, and just how ridiculous it is, as well as some of how COVID was affecting pro wrestling.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

In our post-PPV “Wrestling Night in America” format, PWTorch’s Brandon LeClair was joined by Chris Lansdell to discuss in-depth the WWE Crown Jewel event including Seth Rollins vs. Cody Rhodes, Tiffany Stratton vs. Stephanie Vaquer, John Cena vs. AJ Styles, Roman Reigns vs. Bronson Reed, Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky vs. Asuka & Kairi Sane, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #354 of the PWTorch including WCW Fall Brawl ‘95, discussing whether War Games is a dead concept, Nitro beats Raw in their first head-to-head, Austin gets released, and more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at [email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Mike Meyers acknowledge:The Saudi Arabia WrestleManiaAI in wrestling and entertainment, the ethics of resurrecting dead wrestlers for "dream matches"Javier remembers Peter Cushing's name this timePerfect BlueCody vs. Seth - a champion vs. champion match with some actual intriguing buildVaquer vs. Tiffany - a champion vs. champion with much less intriguing buildStyles vs. Cena - a match with some build on social media I guess???Cena's rumored final opponentPeacemaker vs. Green Arrow at WrestleMania 43Ripley & Iyo vs. Asuka & Kairi - the glorious soap operaReigns vs. Reed, part 2The Jey Uso saga - a true sequel to the Bloodline storyLA Knight is doing good for himselfCharlotte and Bliss and the Curse of the Women's Titles"Police Academy" and other (sometimes inappropriate) childhood movies...and moreBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review MLW's Slaughterhouse, which brings back the much-reviled Chamber of Horrors for a second go round that doesn't go much better than the original 30 years ago, plus the quarterfinals to the Opera Cup with Mistico vs. Ultimo Guerrero, Bishop Dyer vs. Satoshi Kojima, and more. We also take a deep dive into what we think MLW is trying to be, how successful it is in this mission, and ways to make a more exciting alternative promotion. For VIP listeners, Justin gives his list of the five indy wrestlers he thinks are ready for television.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.