E145 | Slapping Cody onto the Road to WrestleMania

This week...Jeff and Steve review WWE Wrestlemania 40 as the dawn of a new era begins to set. We explore what the "new era" exactly means and what differences in booking and production have taken place since WM. We ponder what's next for all the major WWE champions like Bayley, Sami Zayn, and Cody Rhodes. In AEW News, we look at the fallout from the CM Punk/Wembley footage airing last week on AEW Dynamite. Was this a good idea? Is this AEW's "jump the shark" moment? Plus, Jeff shares an insider scoop as he's found out that Warner Bros. is not too happy with TK. We chat about the implications to AEW's new media deal. All this plus thoughts on...Will Osprey shoots on Triple H, Moxley wins the IWGP World Championship/Did Tony Khan buy it? Ronda continues to criticize WWE, will we ever see a day where wrestlers can enter into sponsorship deals? And we open up the mailbag!

Join Jeff and Steve as they run down the WWE Wrestlemania 40 card and discuss the CM Punk/Ariel Helwani interview, the odd way to begin AEW Dynamite this week, NXT Stand and Deliver predictions, ratings, and Vince McMahon's love letters.

This week...Jeff and Steve review The Rock putting an EPIC beatdown on Cody Rhodes; did this go too far? Who did this segment bring to tears? We discuss it all including what current booking eludes to Cody giving The Rock the main event at WWE Wrestlemania being the plan all along? CM Punk, Drew McIntyre and Seth Rollins tease their match-up for WM. Is this the right role for CM Punk? Also, which host speculates a Damien Priest cash-in at WM? Is a double turn coming for Rhea Ripley and Becky Lynch? We discuss why bringing up motherhood was an odd choice in Becky's latest promo. In our AEW Review, we look at the up-to-date booking of Mercedes Mone, and continue to ponder what she's in fact the CEO of? Jeff puts over Takeshita and argues why he should have never left Japan. All this plus Ronda Rousey, Bray Wyatt Hall of Fame speculation, and our predictions for WWE Slammy award winners.

This week...Steve and Jeff cover Mone debut Part Deaux as well as the week in wrestling. We question what is Mercedes the CEO of? And, Steve fantasy books a new nWo with the artist formerly known as Sasha Banks as the leader. We also have an "almost" exclusive piece of breaking news from our special guest, one of the fastest growing wrestling-focused YouTube channels, MARVIN THE MOVIE MONSTER from Tooney Town Wrestling! We discuss how Marvin got started on his YT channel, how he goes about creating all his parody songs, and he shares his journey on how he became a fan of pro wrestling. Also in this episode, we look at all the AEW controversies helping New Japan Strong. Slogging gets replaced by Wardlow-ing...plus, all the latest wrestling news, rumors and more!

Ron & Jeff cover the week in wrestling, but not before getting side tracked on a variety of items, like Ron's grade school days and Jeff's latest spin off project. Then we talk about...NXT! Oh yeah, we discuss Mercedes Mone's debut; how the choice of car can really make a difference; and how done is Wardlow? The other noteworthy AEW bits are discussed like Max Caster's week on social media and what is happening in Darby-world. We cover gossip and news. Clear up a few misreports out there and dive into the continuing build to Wrestlemania. All that, the latest wrestling news, rumors, and much, much more!

This week Jeff and Steve discuss Sting's retirement at AEW Revolution and ponder where Sting lands amongst the greatest wrestlers of all time. We review AEW Dynamite's new look, Okada's debut...was pairing him with the Young Bucks the best choice? With AEW Dynasty being unveiled as a new April PPV, is AEW looking to setup the Undisputed Kingdom as their new undisputed dynasty? The boys speculate on what MJF have to do with the new PPV? Cody slaps the Rock...we fantasy book WrestleMania 40 night 1 and 2. Bull Nakano, IRS and Barry Windham are the latest names to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, we discuss their eligibility. All this plus Mercedes Mone/Sasha Banks cheats on her latest "boyfriend" and don't forget we bring you all the latest wrestling news, rumors, and more!

In this episode, Jeff and Steve bring your AEW Revolution 2024 Predictions. We run down the card and attempt Meta AI to try and improve the booking of some of the matches. Jeff and Steve debate over the right for fans to boo or heavily criticize talent, like Maxxine Dupri, at live events. The boys bring you their final thoughts on WWE Elimination Chamber and analyze how the Grayson Waller segment lays out clues to Seth Rollins eventual heel turn on Cody Rhodes. Don't forget we bring you all the latest wrestling news, rumors, and signings! Plus, a hilarious skit where "Sir O. Medo" calls out his competition.

Ron & Jeff take you through the week in wrestling including Vince talk (because no one is tired of that); O’Shea Jackson Jr tried to give Tony Khan constructive criticism; and all the news, notes & a few rumors. Who’s the NXT promised surprise? Was Deonna Purazzo v Madison Rayne the worst tv match by 2 veterans? Elimination Chamber predictions (we did pretty good) including how Bobby and Knight were protected.

In this episode, Jeff and Steve deep dive into the AEW roster, including all the new CMLL talent. Find out if Ultimo Guerrero is related to any Guerrero, and his connection to The Ultimate Warrior. Also, a lot of criticism of the AEW rankings and career Wins and Losses. Plus, we fantasy book Seth Rollins vs The Rock and Jon Moxley with midgets.

Steve and Badguy Jack open the show discussing the WWE press conference to end all press conferences. Will Cody Rhodes vs Roman Reigns remain the main event of Wrestlemania 40 or can we still expect The Rock to push his way in to the match? We break down all the possibilities and why the WWE can't run back the same main event from last year. Also, how "ROYAL" is the Rhodes family in professional wrestling? We examine all the other families in wrestling and rank some others above Dusty's boys. The rest of the Wrestlemania 40 card starts taking shape as we speculate who Rhea Ripley will face, what's Seth Rollins path, we fantasy book Bianca Belair's road, and give Bayley her flowers. In our AEW Review, we discuss the rumored acquisition of Mercedes Mone, AEW's new Big Business show in Boston, Sting and Darby win the Tag Titles, what does the future hold for the new champs. If the Young Bucks are slated to be the next tag champs, we drop knowledge on why Private Party should be the tag team they put over. All this plus the latest wrestling news including a big shakeup at TNA and more!