Episode 109: Darby's Triumph, FTR's Challenge, and a Gringo Showdown

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.

On this "Dynamite" episode of the AEW-Some Pod, Johnny Taylor, Diana Prince (Darcy the Mail Girl), and Gringo Fantastico are joined sporadically by the one and only Joe Bob Briggs! While Diana and Joe Bob are on location in Texas, visiting conceptual and "monumental" locales, the quartet reviews the latest episode of AEW Dynamite, coming to you live from the Fisher's Event Center in Fishers, Indiana! Diana and Johnny give their special blend of analytics while Gringo chimes in with his live event report about what could arguably be one of the top AEW episodes of the year! Don't miss all the lariats, Switchblades, and Orange Punches you can handle in this Continental Classic focused episode... with a hint of historical Texas facts from Joe Bob himself!

This week on The AEW-some Pod, Johnny Taylor, Diana Prince (Darcy the Mail Girl), and Gringo Fantastico welcome back special guest Michael (aka BrockLesnarGuy) for another chaotic deep dive into AEW Collision! We’re talking Will Ospreay’s big win, Hangman Page’s questionable morals, and the wrestling masterpiece that was Okada vs. Garcia. Plus, Johnny has some sharp words for Max Caster’s decision-making skills, and Michael passionately defends why trios matches deserve more love. It’s a mix of humor, insight, and BrockLesnarGuy brilliance you won’t want to miss. Tune in for wrestling commentary as unpredictable as a Hangman chair shot!

Johnny Taylor, Diana Prince (Darcy the Mail Girl), and Gringo Fantastico welcome legendary wrestling superfan Michael (BrockLesnarGuy) to break down AEW Dynamite! From Claudio Castagnoli’s domination in the Continental Classic to Hangman Page’s chaotic spiral and Swerve Strickland’s backstage brawl, the team dives into all the action with sharp wit and big laughs. Michael shares his unique perspective on the night’s best moments and reveals which match deserves a standing ovation. It’s a suplex of an episode you don’t want to miss!