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Episode 256: No Zoom for You

As things slowly return to normal, Marc Chouen joins MJP in person after 14 months on Zoom.  AEW is reportedly having some issues with their EVPs backstage, is the honeymoon period over?  Is RAW salvable and what should be done to help the red brand rise to prominence?  Zelina Vega is on her way back to the WWE, how should she be used upon her return?  Could Britt Baker be the best woman in the business today?  Are the Young Bucks trying to hard to generate heat?  Rick Recon made his AEW debut, remember that name, because we are sure you will be hearing more of it in the future.  We were saddened to learn that New Jack passed away, we look back and pay our respects to the ECW original.

Episode 255: There Will Be Blood

The first Blood and Guts match is in the books, did it live up to the hype?  Aside from the ample amount of blood that was spilled, we also saw the return of chair shots to the head.  Are they here to stay or is the risk factor too high these days?  Will Cesaro ever win a World Championship in the WWE?  Daniel Bryan contract expired, will we ever see him in the ring again or have we seen one of the best hang up his boots for the last time?  Both MJF and Moose are primed for championship picture, but who will be the first to get their hands on some gold?  And amongst all the promotions today, who has the best commentary team?

Episode 254: Kenny's World

Kenny Omega added to his legacy by winning the Impact World Championship, to the shock of nobody.  Did the match live up to the hype and who will be the one to take the belt from The Cleaner and back home to Impact?  As the world begins to open back up, who will be the first promotion to hit the road and allow fans back first?  Is WWE ready to open their own Forbidden Door, starting with MLW?  Could be soon see an all female brand and which company could benefit from it the most?  After a busy week of TV action, one thing is clear.  This is Kenny's World and we are just living in it! 

Episode 253: Winner Takes All

Impact World Champion Rich Swann vs AEW World Champion Kenny Omega, is the outcome too obvious?  What are Swann's chances of shocking the wresting world and leaving Rebellion as a double champion?  Charlotte will be missing a few weeks of action after just coming back from a few weeks out.  Did they bring her back too soon or should they have waited?  Nick Khan envisions WWE having the potential to be on the same level as Marvel or DC in the mainstream.  Is this possible these days, and are there even any superstars big enough to help make this happen? 

Episode 252: Back to the Future Endeavored

A year after their massive cuts, WWE is at it again.  Releasing some surprising names this time around, who will end up where and who has the brightest future out of the names released?  With no competition, AEW cracked 1 Million in viewership, was this a fluke or are they gaining momentum?  Taya, I mean Franky Monet, made her NXT debut.  Is it too soon for her to be inserted in the title picture or does she have to reintroduce herself to a new audience?  Omega vs Swann is delivering a big fight feel, but why isn't AEW talking about it at all?  Raw After Mania may have dropped the ball, but we picked it right up and bring to you an jam packed episode!

Episode 251: After Mania Live!

Coming off the heels of the Showcase of the Immortals, we go live to share our thoughts and opinions.  What match stole the show?  Who stepped up their game?  What match surprised us the most?  How impressive was Bad Bunny?  Did the return of live fans add to the show?  All this and more as we breakdown the week that was WrestleMania!

Episode 250: Broken Skulls Breaking Walls

Break the walls down!!! Chris Jericho will be the next guest on Stone Cold’s Broken Skull Sessions. Has another Forbidden Door been opened? Also: Why did Vince split up The Hurt Business? When will WWE bring fans back at full capacity? Why is the Edge/Roman/Bryan storyline so intriguing? Does AEW have too many factions? Why was TNT so upset with Sting’s debut? Plus, who stole the show this week on TV? 

Episode 249: DB makes three

WrestleMania is only 2 weeks away! Who will walk out as the Universal Champion? Also: Will Drew McIntyre recapture the gold? What will WWE do with The Fiend post-Mania? Why is the Asuka/Rhea Ripley match a bad idea? Is the AEW/IMPACT alliance getting old? Can The Bella Twins save the Women’s Tag Team Division? With the rise of Britt Baker, is Hikaru Shida’s time as champ coming to an end? Plus, who goes to the main roster first: Adam Cole or Karrion Kross? 

Episode 248: Lights Out

This week we are joined by Turnbuckle Tabloid. Together we discuss the match between Thunder Rosa and Dr. Britt Baker. Just how big was this for AEW, and was it actually Match of the Year worthy? Also: How will Eric Bischoff’s induction into the WWE Hall of Fame affect his status with AEW? Why is WWE playing hardball with Andrade? Did Moose’s loss at Sacrifice hurt his momentum? Plus, who is doing it better right now: Don Callis or Paul Heyman? 

Episode 247: Paradigm Shift

This week we review AEW Revolution. Did the botched explosion really spoil the whole show? Also: Why is it a bad idea for WWE to combine Hall of Fame classes? Is Peyton Royce ready to breakout? What are the benefits of WWE switching to Peacock? What will happen in the Kenny Omega/Rich Swann match at IMPACT’s Rebellion? Is Hangman Page the new leader of Dark Order? Why are NXT’s ratings continuously down? Plus, an interview with AJ Pan where he tells us his first impression of Brandi Lauren. 

Episode 246: Best for Business

AEW’s big surprise is revealed!  Christian Cage is now #AllEllite, but is this move enough to take AEW to the next level? Also: Which Woman Superstar would be a great fit for The Hurt Business? With states loosening restrictions, is it time for wrestling to hit the road? How will The Fiend/Randy Orton match play out in front of a live crowd? Can LA Knight be the guy in NXT? Is the NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship a bad idea? Plus, we play a clip of an interview with Vicious Vicki. What did Norman Smiley say before her tryout? 

Episode 245: Shock the System

Wellllll it’s The Big Show!!! The IWC was rocked by the news of Paul Wight signing with AEW. Is this really a big deal or is it more for shock value? Also: Does WWE have any clear direction heading to WrestleMania? Are Dave Meltzer’s comments taken out of proportion? What could Raw & Smackdown learn from NXT? Should Karrion Kross be heel or face when he gets called up? What’s next for Adam Cole? Is Charlotte Flair turning heel? Plus, why are wrestling fans still sleeping on IMPACT?

Episode 244: Elimination Chamber

We are live after the Elimination Chamber, and man, did we have some thoughts. The Chamber is known for setting the stage for WrestleMania but tonight left us with more questions than answers.  It is also our 5th anniversary, not only do we reminisce but also look forward to the future.  What an AWESOME way to start year 6!

Episode 243: NXT, Rated R?

This week we discuss AEW’s ratings. With all the promotions AEW is working with, they still haven’t cracked 1 million viewers. What are they doing wrong? Also: How would MSK do on the main roster? Is Lana underrated? Will we see Edge compete in NXT? Is Sammy Guevara going solo too soon? Should NXT add another Women’s Title? Plus, which promotion excites us the most? 

Episode 242: Rumble Fallout

This week we recap the Royal Rumble. Who were the biggest winners and losers? Was Edge the right choice to win the Men’s Rumble? Also: Is Karrion Kross ready for the main roster? Why aren’t we seeing Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns III at this year’s WrestleMania? Was there something more to Edge’s appearance on NXT? Why did Cesaro re-sign with WWE? With AEW partnering with New Japan, are we seeing a reemergence of the territory days. Plus, a sneak peak at an interview with Eric Jayden as he discusses his battle with cancer.