Episode 154: Collision is Timeless!

This week Diana Prince (Darcy the Mail Girl of The Last Drive-In) and Gringo Fantastico (Fantastico Disasterpiece Theatre on Troma Now!) steer the ship towards one of the most memorable Collisions ever. The duo give their takes on one of the most awaited moments in quite some time... the return of "Timeless" Tony Storm, one of the best Collision main events in recent history between Takeshita and Shibata, and a brutal and vicious clash between Big Bill and Powerhouse Hobbs... and that's just the tip of the iceberg! Will Diana and Fantastico keep the pod from becoming too unhinged without Johnny? You'll have to listen to find out!

This week on the AEW-some Pod, Johnny and Gringo Fantastico take a deep dive into AEW Dynamite from Knoxville! With Diana out recording new episodes of The Last Drive-In, we’re holding down the fort and breaking down all the action. From the Hurt Syndicate’s destructive tag title victory to Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay begrudgingly teaming up against the Callis Family, we’ve got every major storyline covered. Plus, we’ll discuss Hangman Page’s emotional confrontation with Christopher Daniels, Jamie Hayter squaring off against Julia Hart in a gritty rematch, and Cope surviving a neck-targeting clinic by PAC—only to be left in ruins by the Death Riders. It’s a packed episode full of drama, violence, and surprises you won’t want to miss. 🎧 Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts!

This week on The AEW-some Pod, Johnny Taylor, Diana Prince, and Gringo Fantastico bring you Maximum Coverage, dissecting AEW Dynamite and Collision—both fittingly titled Maximum Carnage. We dive into the bloody war between Hangman Page and Christopher Daniels, Kazuchika Okada’s underhanded title defense, and the shocking implosion of The Acclaimed. Plus, we unpack the 12-man tag chaos from Collision and Powerhouse Hobbs’ heroic return. On Dynamite, we witness the triumphant return of Kenny Omega—only for Takeshita to ruin the moment like the absolute jerk he is, blindsiding Omega after the match. Was it a setup by Don Callis, or just Takeshita being Takeshita? We’ve got opinions. It’s two stacked shows, a ton of drama, and a podcast episode you don’t want to miss. Tune in now, wherever you get your podcasts!

This week on The AEW-some Pod, Johnny Taylor Jr., Diana Prince, and Gringo Fantastico unite to break down the January 6th edition of Collision. Highlights include Adam Copeland’s hard-fought victory against Big Bill, Daniel Garcia outlasting Katsuyori Shibata in a standout TNT Championship match, and PAC taking on Komander in a high-octane showcase. We dig into the growing cracks within the House of Black, Harley Cameron’s valiant effort against Mariah May, and The Outrunners making their case for more TV time. Plus, Chris Jericho’s successful defense of the Ring of Honor World Championship against Dax Harwood sparks conversation about what’s next for The Learning Tree as Maximum Carnage approaches. Don’t miss our dry wit and sharp takes as we unpack the best (and worst) of Collision. Tune in now!

It’s the big 150, and AEW Dynamite delivered a show worthy of the milestone! Hosts Johnny Taylor Jr. (stand-up comedian, author of The Wrestling Watchlist, and journalist for PWTorch.com), Diana Prince (*Darcy the Mail Girl from The Last Drive-In), and Gringo Fantastico (*luchador and host of Fantastico Disasterpiece Theater on Troma Now!) break down a stacked night of wrestling greatness. Will Ospreay and Buddy Matthews tore the house down, Kenny Omega proved why he’s still "the guy," and Powerhouse Hobbs made it clear Jon Moxley’s days at the top might be numbered. Plus, Jeff Jarrett continues his "Final Final Farewell Tour™," and MJF somehow made it all about him (again). Celebrate 150 episodes of wrestling excellence with us—no stone unturned, no storyline unexamined. Don’t miss it!

This week on The AEW-some Pod, Comedian Johnny Taylor Jr., Gringo Fantastico (Fantastico Disasterpiece Theatre), and Diana Prince (The Last Drive-In) take you through the latest Collision from Charlotte, NC, with a quick detour to cover the highlights from Dynamite. We break down Mark Briscoe and Daniel Garcia’s hard-hitting TNT Title opener, Toni Storm’s intriguing “amnesia” gimmick, and the $100K chaos of the High-Speed Collision 4-Way. Plus, we dive into Rated FTR’s big hometown moment, Jericho’s “I ❤️ Chris Jericho” shirt stealing the spotlight, and The Outrunners’ brief time in the sun—before getting knocked out. From Dynamite, we touch on the bloody madness between Swerve Strickland and Ricochet and Jeff Jarrett’s refusal to leave the spotlight. As always, we’ve got our Dick and Hero of the Week, Showdown, and all the snarky takes you’ve come to expect. Grab your popcorn (or your Canadian Destroyers), and tune in to The AEW-some Pod!

Johnny, Diana, and Gringo Fantastico return to unpack AEW's World’s End, where Will Ospreay bled for his art, Okada proved he’s better than all of us, and MJF fought tooth and nail for a ring that’s essentially a fashion accessory. We dish out our Hero and Dick of the Week awards, ponder the future of Adam Copeland in AEW, and debate if Kris Statlander’s abandoned boot should be ranked in the TBS title picture. It’s wrestling, it’s chaos, and it’s us—what more could you want?

This week on The AEW-some Pod, Johnny Taylor, Diana Prince (Darcy the Mail Girl), and Gringo Fantastico are joined by none other than Eric Freeman, aka Ricky from Silent Night, Deadly Night 2! Eric shares his newfound love for AEW, throws in some wild 80s stories, and yes – we talk about THAT scene. Plus, we dive into all the action from Collision: Winter Is Coming, break down the Continental Classic, and react to Toni Storm bringing back her old persona. Are we ready for it? We’re not sure how we feel! It’s chaos, nostalgia, and wrestling goodness wrapped in one. 🎄💥 Listen now – it’s Garbage Day… but in a good way!

Johnny Taylor, Diana Prince (Darcy the Mail Girl), and Gringo Fantastico break down Winter Is Coming 2024 with their signature wit and brutal honesty. From Jon Moxley and the Death Riders causing mayhem to Adam Cole worming his way into the Worlds End main event, this week was a rollercoaster. We dissect the Continental Classic matches, Will Ospreay’s clash with Claudio Castagnoli, and Mariah May’s gritty title defense against Mina Shirakawa. And then there’s Toni Storm—returning as her old self. We’re not mad, we’re not thrilled…we’re just…processing. Winter may be cold, but this episode brings the heat with sharp analysis, dry humor, and a hint of existential confusion.

As another fire Collision has bestowed itself upon the world, Diana Prince (Darcy the Mail Girl), Johnny Taylor Jr., and Gringo Fantastico break down the results, hyper focusing on the intermingling of the Continental Classic! Heroes fight heroes. Villains fight villains! It's what makes this round robin tournament so special and the team is here to analyze the Hell out of it! Meanwhile, the Death Wazzocks (Death Riders) are, once again, in full on 1st degree murder mode as they set to wash out Orange Cassidy's mouth the hard way! Finally, the team chimes in on Rey Fenix and whatever beef he's slinging on socials.