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• AEW vs NXT Comparison:

• AEW and NXT went head-to-head on “Tuesday Night War.”

• The hosts discuss how both shows offer great content, making it hard for fans to choose. They mention how DVR and streaming have changed the viewing experience.

• AEW’s strategy might have been to avoid blood-heavy matches to appeal to NXT fans used to less violent programming.

• NXT showcased appearances from big names like Randy Orton and featured a Women’s Championship match.

• Main Points of AEW’s Strategy: AEW strategically avoided turning away WWE fans by toning down their more violent elements. Mercedes Moné made an appearance, which was seen as an attempt to pull WWE fans into AEW.

Women’s Wrestling Discussion

• NXT Women’s Segment: A significant focus was placed on a women’s wrestling segment featuring top talents, highlighting the growing depth of the division. There was a spotlight on talent who hadn’t wrestled yet, like Stephanie Vaquer, creating excitement for future matches.

Patreons and Sponsors

• Thanking Patrons and Sponsors: The hosts took a moment to thank their supporters and sponsors, including long-time patrons like Beau Diggity and Slice on Broadway.

Bad Blood Review

• Hell in a Cell Match Review: The hosts praised a recent Hell in a Cell match from WWE’s “Bad Blood” event, calling it one of the best in recent years. They discussed the use of blood in the match and its impact, noting Drew McIntyre’s real-life injury of 16 staples.

• Storyline Continuation: There was discussion about the aftermath of the match and how it set up future WWE storylines involving Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, and The Rock.

AEW vs WWE: Wrestling vs Storyline

• Wrestling vs Storyline Debate: The hosts reflected on the difference between WWE and AEW programming. AEW tends to focus more on in-ring wrestling, while WWE places more emphasis on storytelling, particularly in main event matches.

• They discussed how WWE’s main events often center on drama and developments in the last five minutes, while AEW matches keep fans engaged throughout with high-caliber wrestling.

Inside Wrestling Observations

• Production Differences: There was a detailed discussion about AEW’s longer transition times between shows compared to WWE’s efficiency in turning over live shows for different segments or events, such as SmackDown turning into 205 Live quickly.

• Crowd Reactions: The hosts talked about their experiences at live AEW events, including engaging with chants and how the fan interaction added to the experience.

What We Learned Segment

• Rizz: Shared that Jey Uso’s Waffle House order was immense, adding a light-hearted note.

• Sorg: Reflected on attending live wrestling events and how being at live shows, like AEW Dynamite, re-energizes him, even when feeling out of place or anxious in social settings.

• Podnar: Mentioned how staying up to watch late wrestling shows can be exhausting, but how meaningful it is to catch the highlights and stories unfolding in these events.

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We are joined by "The Matriarchy" including Zeke Mercer, Amanda Maslow and Paris Sahara from 880 Wrestling!

Professional Wrestling Highlights:

Mention of Lee Moriarty's impressive week and ongoing push in the wrestling scene.

Reflections on WWE's King of the Ring and Backlash events.

Independent Wrestling Scene:

Insights into the wrestling community at 880 Wrestling in New Kensington, highlighting its role as a training school and promotion platform.

The significance of 880 Wrestling's weekly live shows and its impact on the local wrestling scene.

Discussion on the growing popularity and reach of 880 Wrestling, attracting talents from various states.

Match Announcements and Upcoming Events:

Preview of upcoming matches and events at 880 Wrestling, including potential title shots for "The Matriarchy."

Mention of other local wrestling events, such as RWA and 2PW, featuring notable wrestlers and exciting matchups.

Social Media and Promotion Strategies:

Amanda's efforts in managing 880 Wrestling's social media presence, expanding its reach on various platforms.

The importance of social media in promoting wrestling events and engaging with fans.

Professionalism and Production:

The collaborative effort in running wrestling shows, emphasizing teamwork and training for new talents.

The role of producers and crew members in ensuring the smooth operation of live wrestling events.

What We Learned:

Technical Adaptability:

The team effectively managed a major technical failure by rerouting the studio setup, ensuring the show continued smoothly.

Community and Support:

The importance of community support in independent wrestling, from Patreon supporters to live chat engagement, plays a crucial role in the success of local promotions.

Wrestling Career Insights:

Zeke Mercer's experiences in various wrestling events and podcasts offer a glimpse into the life of a professional wrestler.

Amanda Maslow's journey through mental health challenges and her comeback highlights the resilience required in the wrestling industry.

Paris Sahara's representation of her community and her goals in wrestling demonstrate the significance of diversity and inclusion in the sport.

Impact of 880 Wrestling:

880 Wrestling's innovative approach to live shows and training provides a unique platform for both new and experienced wrestlers.

The promotion's growth and influence attract talents from different regions, contributing to the vibrancy of the local wrestling scene.

Social Media Strategies:

Effective social media management by Amanda has significantly boosted 880 Wrestling's visibility and fan engagement, showcasing the power of digital platforms in modern wrestling promotion.

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Review and react to the matches/storylines from WWE's Crown Jewel event in Saudi Arabia - highlights, surprises, disappointments

Discuss Logan Paul's ongoing performance and title run - is he exceeding expectations?

Break down the reported details of WWE's new TV deals with USA Network and The CW

Recap indie shows scheduled for the upcoming weekend like RWA, 2PW, VCW, etc.

Discuss excitement around New Japan Pro Wrestling's Wrestle Kingdom 18 event

Talk about rumored interest from WWE and AEW in Will Ospreay

Debate how much match AEW match cards should be announced ahead of time for wrestling TV vs allowing surprises

Review standout moments/matches from recent AEW Dynamite episodes

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We talk about the NXT Exchange Program as Baron Corbin, Dana Brooke, Mustafa Ali and Seth Rollins all make stops
We look at some of the AEW Collision announcements. But who’s not sold on Bullet Club Gold and CM Punk in the same ring?
Emily DelVecchio talks with us about her transition from videographer to manager for the Gambino Brothers at RWA
What’s going on with Impact Wrestling these days?
Lady Frost is doing WHAT in Hawaii?

FreeZiggyHaim ! Give Ziggy Haim back her Twitter account!

What did we learn from wrestling this week?
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We discuss WWE Backlash, that HOT Puerto Rico crowd, sweet drone shots, Bad Bunny, Carlito more!  

Tony Kincaid joins us to talk about RWA No Retreat including issues with The Rev Ron Hunt, Christian Noir’s re-debut, and Videographer abuse 

AEW sells BIG on ALL In in London.  AEW Dark and Elevation are ending.  

How are good schools in like Stronghold Academy and T2T Pittsburgh opening up the path for talent to make it to television with WWE and AEW? 

What did we learn from wrestling this week?

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This week we're not only recapping the week in wrestling - we're also recapping the year in wrestling.
We've been doing this for 600 Tuesdays?
Rizz is sharing some memories from his previous experiences for the STD Christmas episode.
Dj Lunchbox has not been involved with wrestling in some time. This is the episode where we're getting him caught up on what's happened since his hiatus.
What did YOU learn in wrestling this year?
We're running through our predictions from last year - to see who got it right for 2017 before we make our predictions for 2018:

2018 WWE Predictions:
Sorg: Enzo will be the UK Champion.
Billy Ruxpin: Daniel Bryan will wrestle at Wrestlemania. (Against Kurt Angle?)
LB: Something bad will happen with Kurt Angle and he'll have to go away.
Bobby: Nakamura's going to with the Royal Rumble and challenge AJ Styles at Wrestlemania.
Wheelz: Enzo and Cass reunite and become tag team champions.
Rizz: WWE will pick up Ethan Carter, III.
Larry: Next year we'll have a women's tagteam championship.
Bryan: Shane is going to take another stupid ass bump like Hell in a Cell.

2018 WMS Predictions:
Sorg: Bobby will start his own independent show outside of WMS.
Billy Ruxpin: Will be back on the show for 2018.
LB: Former WWE/F wrestler will be in-studio.
Bobby: We will overdub a movie, and Sorg will actually release it this time.
Wheelz: Wheelz will make his in-studio debut for AwesomeCast and WMS.
Rizz: We will have a live WMS show at either RWA or IWC.
Larry: Sorg will not remember STD Christmas special, and will not watch it afterwards.
Bryan: Bryan will be a semi-regular audience member/show member.

Fan of the show, Brandon Mynatt, will be a participant in the 2018 Special Olympics as part of the Team Missouri Bowling Team. (Donate at: http://give.somo.org/site/TR?px=1073149&fr_id=1190&pg=persona)

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AJ Styles v Brock Lesnar? Thank you WWE.
Does this mean we'll see AJ Styles v Shinsuke Nakamura for Starrcade?
Survivor Series 2017 - we're talking some of our predictions and speculations.
Burt is calling for an in-ring return of Daniel Bryan?
Garza is talking some New Japan and Chris Jericho v Kenny Omega.
So - we're getting something we normally don't get on the show. That's right, we're talking some Impact Wrestling.
Apparently Alberto El Patron's promo was just weird.
Impact Wrestling has a casting call for paid background actors?
We go from Impact Wrestling to booking nostalgia matches (The Rock v Triple H or Triple H v Kevin Owens?).
Triple H with The Shield = Perfect
It's time for this week's Big Question: What would your Wrestle Kingdom dream match be?
We have e-mail! (Kinda.)
Stephen Amell is going to ROH?
There was an intergender match tonight?
Pete Dunne v Enzo Amore? Larry is confused, but okay with it.
What did YOU learn in wrestling this week?
Fan of the show, Brandon Mynatt, will be a participant in the 2018 Special Olympics as part of the Team Missouri Bowling Team. (Donate at: http://give.somo.org/site/TR?px=1073149&fr_id=1190&pg=persona)

Follow our stable on Twitter: Old School Burt LeGrand (@realOSBL), Larry (@MutilatorLarry), Sorg (@Sorgatron), Tonio Garza (@TheWRevolution), and Mad Mike (@MadMike4883).

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