Tapped Out Podcast 12/25/2025: NXT Mess, Cena is Happy, WWE/Stranger Things, AEW World's End, & more

Wrestling doesn’t take Christmas off — and neither do Nick & Myron.This special Christmas Day episode of the Tapped Out Podcast breaks down the biggest talking points as the wrestling world closes out 2025 and looks ahead to what’s next.• What caught our eye on TV• John Cena and Cody Rhodes' podcast• AEW cleaning up in the 2025 Sports Illustrated Wrestling Awards• Previewing AEW World’s End• WWE/Stranger Things• Making the Drive: Georgia indie wrestling shows closing out the year📩 Have questions for a future guest host? Send them anytime to: [email protected] the Tapped Out Podcast NetworkFacebook: facebook.com/tappedoutpodInstagram: instagram.com/tappedoutpodTwitter/X: x.com/tappedoutpod#TappedOutPodcast #WWE #AEW #ProWrestlingPodcastSupport 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: Indy Wrestling Podcast, Nick is joined by Matt Griffin, owner and promoter of ACTION Wrestling, for a special year-end episode focused on looking back at Georgia independent wrestling in 2025.Instead of rankings or awards, this episode zooms out to examine the state of the scene, the trends that defined the year, and where Georgia wrestling may be headed next — all while answering thoughtful questions submitted by fans from across the state.🔄 Indy Rewind – Final Weeks of 2025Nick and Matt break down some of the final shows of the year, including:1FW in Athens and the continued rise of Cartello GrilloDWA crowns a new champion during a show filled with ALL cage matches.Squared Circle Action in Royston, as all roads pointed toward Santa Slam🏆 Who Won the Week?📩 Year-End Georgia MailbagFans from all over Georgia submitted questions reflecting on the year as a whole. Topics discussed include:Whether 2025 was a growth, rebuilding, or transition yearWhich promotions took the biggest steps forwardCrowd trends, venues, and presentationBreakout talent vs. established namesWomen’s wrestling and tag team wrestling in GeorgiaThe role of social media and crossover appearancesWhat needs to change in 2026 for continued growthSend questions anytime to: [email protected] the Tapped Out Podcast NetworkFacebook: facebook.com/tappedoutpodInstagram: instagram.com/tappedoutpodTwitter/X: x.com/tappedoutpod#TappedInPodcast #GeorgiaWrestling #IndyWrestling #ACTIONWrestling #YearInReview #TappedOutPodSupport 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]

The fallout from Saturday Night’s Main Event is still being felt — and Nick & Myron aren’t pulling punches.This week on the Tapped Out Podcast, the guys dig into what jumped off the screen across wrestling TV, including John Cena’s loss, why it had to happen… and why some fans still aren’t buying that this is really the end. Was it the right call? Or did WWE leave money on the table?They also break down a loaded week for AEW, from live Dynamite crowd reactions with World’s End looming and a massive triple-threat scenario taking shape. Plus, Kyle Fletcher vs. Speedball Mike Bailey delivered in a big way — what does it say about AEW’s depth right now?On the WWE side, the conversation turns to developments like the Usos reuniting, Oba Femi looking like he belongs on a big stage, and overall thoughts on the SNME card now that the dust has settled.And as always, the show wraps with Making the Drive, spotlighting what’s happening this week in Georgia independent wrestling, including multiple shows, steel cage matches, title implications, brewing rivalries, and key returns as promotions head toward their year-end events.If you’re trying to make sense of where wrestling is heading as 2025 winds down — this is the episode you don’t want to miss.#TappedOutPodcast #WWE #AEW #JohnCena #SNME #WorldsEnd #AEWDynamite #IndyWrestling #GeorgiaWrestling #ProWrestlingPodcast

This week on the Tapped In: Indy Wrestling Podcast, Nick is joined by Rosario Grillo and Jacked Jameson for a loaded episode.From holiday-themed chaos to massive crowds, surprise returns, title changes, and long-term story shifts, the guys break down what mattered most — and what it means heading into 2026.🔥 What’s Covered This Week:Indy Rewind – A Packed Weekend Across GeorgiaNick, Grillo, and Jameson recap a three-night stretch of 1FW events, plus major shows from Squared Circle Action, Viral Pro Wrestling, Wrestlemerica, Kraken Pro Wrestling, and Scrappy Championship Wrestling.The conversation focuses on:Standout performancesHoliday-themed matches that deliveredTitle picture shakeupsEmotional moments that resonated with fanWhich promotions are building real momentum heading into the new yearWho Won the Week?A discussion centered around promotions that combined strong attendance, memorable moments, and long-term story impact — including one company that saw a major return instantly reshape its future.Big Crowds, Big StatementsThe panel talks about what strong attendance really means this time of year, how certain promotions are separating themselves from the pack, and which companies feel like they’re peaking at exactly the right moment.Thoughts on Wrestling Endings & LegacyInspired by recent events, the guys debate one of wrestling’s oldest questions: Should wrestlers always “go out on their back,”?AEW Live Experience & National PerspectiveNick shares his experience attending AEW live, which leads into a broader conversation about current momentum on the national stage — including who might be the hottest act in wrestling right now.Hot Hand (Promotions)This week’s Hot Hand segment focuses on promotions that are surging with crowd growth, strong storytelling, and consistent buzz — without giving away the rankings.Mt. Rush…More – GOAT EditionThe rotating Mt. Rush…More segment returns, with Nick, Grillo, and Jameson each presenting their personal takes on the greatest of all time. The discussion spans eras, styles, and philosophies — and sparks plenty of debate. (No spoilers here.)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]

This Week on the Tapped Out Wrestling Podcast w/ Nick & Myron• What Caught Our Eye on TV This Week• WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event Preview• AEW / WBD / Netflix / Paramount Update• Peacock & WWE Archive Situation• TNA on AMC / AJ Styles Angle🎧 FULL EPISODE on YouTube & Patreon:https://tappedoutpod.comPatreon Early Access (Wednesdays @ 12PM): patreon.com/tappedoutpodPublic Release (Thursdays @ 10AM)📬 Email the show: [email protected]📱 Follow the Tapped Out Podcast Network:Facebook: facebook.com/tappedoutpodInstagram: instagram.com/tappedoutpodTwitter/X: x.com/tappedoutpod#TappedOutPod #WWE #AEW #TNA #SaturdayNightsMainEvent #TNAonAMC #ProWrestlingNews #WrestlingPodcast #WWESmackDown #AEWDynamiteSupport 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’s episode of Tapped In is a special one, as Nick is joined by two of Georgia’s top women’s wrestlers — Angelica Risk and Hyena Hera — for a powerful, honest, and wide-ranging conversation about the state of women’s wrestling in Georgia and across the country.These two have battled each other across the state, including their ongoing rivalry at One Fall Wrestling, but today they come together to talk about the business, their journeys, and the evolution of the women’s division — both inside and outside the ring.🔥 Topics Discussed This Week:• 1FW Women’s Division Spotlight• Q&A With Fans Across the Country• Power Five (Women in Georgia)Nick, Angelica, and Hera break down this week’s Power Five focused exclusively on women’s wrestling in Georgia — highlighting the competitors making the strongest statewide impact right now. (No spoilers here — tune in to hear the list.)• Mt. Rush…More – Women’s Wrestlers EditionMt. Rush…More segment returns, this time as each guest host shares their personal Mount Rushmore of women’s wrestlers.📩 Got a question for next week’s guest hosts?Submit yours to: [email protected] the Tapped Out Podcast Network:Facebook: facebook.com/tappedoutpodInstagram: instagram.com/tappedoutpodTwitter/X: x.com/tappedoutpod#TappedInPodcast #AngelicaRisk #HyenaHera #GeorgiaWrestling #WomenOfWrestling #IndyWrestling #TappedOutPodSupport 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]

For the OGs and diehards who’ve ridden with us through every Georgia Wrestling Spotlight… this one is for you. It’s a nostalgia trip, a victory lap, and a love letter to the scene all rolled into one.In this special episode, we cover:ACTION Wrestling’s big announcementIndy Rewind1FW Block (Watkinsville & McDonough)ACTION Wrestling (Tyrone)SCA (Royston)Southern Fried (Monroe)Bullpen Pro (Ranburne, AL)Passion of Wrestling (Swainsboro)Who Won the Week?Making the Drives:1FW’s Gainesville/Stone Mountain/Watkinsville runSCA in RoystonViral Pro in AugustaWrestlemerica in ForsythScrappy Championship Wrestling in RoystonFollow Tapped Out Podcast Network:• Facebook: facebook.com/tappedoutpod• Instagram: instagram.com/tappedoutpod• X (Twitter): x.com/tappedoutpod#GeorgiaWrestlingSpotlight #OneLastTime #GAIndyWrestling #TappedOutPod #1FW #ACTIONWrestling #SFCW #SCA #BullpenPro #Wrestlemerica #ViralPro #SupportIndyWrestlingSupport 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 & Myron return with a stacked episode breaking down the week in wrestling — WWE’s WarGames fallout, mystery angles, big TV rights moves, and a loaded Georgia indy weekend across the state.This week on the show:• What caught our eye on TV this week:– Who is the masked man?– Bron Breakker’s promo — breakout moment or overhyped?– LA Knight vs Gunther officially set as the tournament finals– Women’s tag division suddenly heating up– The Maxine Dupri/Nattie video• WWE WarGames Recap• Discussion: time to retire the yearly men’s/women’s combo format? HIAC & WarGames should be “as needed,” not annual.• TV Talk:– TNA officially moves to AMC Networks• Making the Drives (Weekend of Dec 5–8):– 1FW (Watkinsville, GA – Friday)– 1FW (McDonough, GA – Sunday) – TV Taping– Action Wrestling (Tyrone, GA – Friday)– SCA (Royston, GA – Friday)– SFCW (Monroe, GA – Saturday)– Bullpen Pro Wrestling (Ranburne, AL – Saturday)– RIPW (Atlanta, GA – Sunday)Follow Us:Facebook • Instagram • X/Twitter: @tappedoutpodEmail: [email protected]#TappedOutPodcast #WWE #AEW #TNA #WarGames #AAA #GeorgiaWrestling #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]

Thanksgiving weekend delivered one of the busiest stretches of the entire year, and Nick and Myron break it all down — from Monroe to Royston to Savannah to Buckhead and Hartwell — with a ton of stories, surprises, and momentum shifts across the state.Plus, with the January format refresh right around the corner, the guys tease big changes coming to the show structure starting January 7th.🔥 What’s Inside This Week’s Episode:• Indy Rewind — Thanksgiving Weekend MarathonNick and Myron walk through a packed slate of shows including SFCW, Squared Circle Action, Coastal Empire Wrestling, GCW, and 1FW — covering the standout performers, big moments, and the stories emerging from the holiday weekend.• Who Won the Week?• Champions Overview• Mt. Rush…More: Tag Team EditionThis week’s twist on the rotating Mt. Rushmore segment features Nick and Myron’s personal Tag Team Mt. Rush…More lists — a fun back-and-forth about the greatest duos ever and the ones who shaped their fandom.• January Format TeaseNick previews the structure change coming January 7th:– “The Headlines” becomes the lead segment– “The Best Things You Might Have Missed” debuts as the new rotating 4th category– Making The Drives will be streamlined for cleaner conversation and pacingBig changes, big energy, and a new direction for 2026.📩 Have a question for next week’s guest host?Email us anytime: [email protected] the Tapped Out Podcast Network:Facebook: facebook.com/tappedoutpodInstagram: instagram.com/tappedoutpodTwitter/X: x.com/tappedoutpod#TappedInPodcast #GeorgiaWrestling #IndyWrestling #MyronFancher #TappedOutPod #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] 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 & Myron are back for Thanksgiving week with a loaded episode covering WWE’s WarGames builds, AEW Full Gear fallout, major business moves, and a massive weekend in Georgia indie wrestling.This week on the show:What caught our eye on TV?Full WWE WarGames rundown for both matchesCena vs DominikLast Time Is Now semifinalsAEW Full GearWBD sale talk continues — Netflix, Comcast & Paramount in playAAA moves to FOX Latin America in 2026Making the DrivesFollow the Network:Facebook • Instagram • Twitter/X: @tappedoutpodEmail: [email protected]#TappedOutPodcast #WWE #AEW #WarGames #FullGear #AAA #GeorgiaWrestling #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]