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Weekly breakdown of this weeks AEW Dynamite episode, plus hot takes on everything going on in the pro-wrestling industry!

  1. 16 HR AGO

    Wrestling Tonight: TKO HAS "FULL CREATIVE CONTROL", BROCK LESNAR RETIRED OR NOT? & RAW AFTER MANIA CALL UPS & DIRECTION

    Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL — the clean, zero-sugar, zero-crash energy formula that keeps you locked in for the main event. Save 20% with code TAVERN at GFUEL.com. Fuel up and keep it Tavern. Turnbuckle Tavern is also powered by the Official Dick Lazer — the ultimate gag gift with laser projections, flashlight, and more. Head to DickLazers.com and use code TAVERN for 20% off. Keep it Tavern. Episode 181 focuses on the Raw after WrestleMania fallout and what it tells us about where WWE is heading. Mark Shapiro made it clear that TKO Group Holdings has full control over WWE, leaning into celebrity crossover and bigger media reach while admitting not every fan will be on board with the direction. On Raw, Cody Rhodes and CM Punk teased a future match with the "just say when" moment, while Roman Reigns pushed back on part-timer talk and said he'll be around all summer. Jacob Fatu stepped up and challenged Roman Reigns for Backlash, while Brock Lesnar's status remains unclear after his WrestleMania loss, with no real confirmation on whether he's done. Outside the ring, Booker T called out major security issues during WrestleMania weekend. Elsewhere, Darby Allin wins the AEW World Title, Shotzi Blackheart takes the GCW Clusterf—, Josh Barnett ends Bloodsport, and Callum Newman confirms his NJPW future. Be sure to support the show and follow us @TurnbuckleTavern. Until next week, stay out of the alley and away from the pork and beans. Good luck and good speed.

    59 min
  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    Wrestling Tonight: WRESTLEMANIA 42 FALLOUT

    *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)" dir="auto" data-turn-id="885779f3-982a-4d6e-921e-aa25693981b9" data-testid="conversation-turn-7" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn="user"> *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:d6e30233-72fe-468b-b00a-bf6f13e046d9-3" data-testid= "conversation-turn-8" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL, the clean, zero-sugar, zero-crash energy formula that keeps you locked in for the main event. Whether you're watching late-night pay-per-views or grinding through your day, G FUEL has you covered. Save 20% with code TAVERN at GFUEL.com. Fuel up and keep it Tavern. Turnbuckle Tavern is also powered by the Official Dick Lazer, the ultimate gag gift that guarantees a reaction. With laser projections, a red-dot laser, flashlight, and more, it's built to stand out. Head to DickLazers.com and use code TAVERN for 20% off. Keep it Tavern. Episode 180 dives into the fallout from WrestleMania 42 across both nights, as Matt from the Extra Cooler Show and JBugz from the Rawdown join Acefield Retro to break it all down. Night 1 saw The Usos and LA Knight pick up the win over Logan Paul, Austin Theory, and IShowSpeed in a six-man tag opener. Jacob Fatu defeated Drew McIntyre in an unsanctioned match, while Brie Bella and Paige captured the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships with Nikki Bella at ringside. Becky Lynch defeated AJ Lee to become Women's Intercontinental Champion, Gunther forced Seth Rollins to submit, and Liv Morgan defeated Stephanie Vaquer to win the Women's World Championship. In the main event, Cody Rhodes retained the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton. Night 2 kicked off with Oba Femi defeating Brock Lesnar. Penta retained the Intercontinental Championship in a six-pack ladder match against Je'Von Evans, Dragon Lee, JD McDonagh, Rusev, and Rey Mysterio. Trick Williams defeated Sami Zayn to win the United States Championship, and "The Demon" Finn Bálor defeated Dominik Mysterio in a street fight. Rhea Ripley defeated Jade Cargill to win the WWE Women's Championship, while John Cena appeared alongside Danhausen to announce the attendance. The weekend closed with Roman Reigns defeating CM Punk to win the World Heavyweight Championship. Be sure to support the show and join our Patreon for exclusive content. Follow us @TurnbuckleTavern for all the latest updates. Until next week, stay out of the alley and away from the pork and beans. Good luck and good speed.

    2h 24m
  3. 14 APR

    Wrestling Tonight: AEW DYNASTY 2026 FALLOUT & SPRING BREAKTHRU PREVIEW

    Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL, the clean zero sugar energy formula that keeps you locked in for the main event. Save 20% with code TAVERN at GFUEL.com. Fuel up and keep it Tavern. Turnbuckle Tavern is also powered by the Official Dick Lazer, the ultimate gag gift with a red dot laser, flashlight, blacklight and more. Head to DickLazers.com and use code TAVERN for 20% off. Keep it Tavern. Episode 179 centers on AEW Dynasty fallout and a packed week across the wrestling landscape. MJF retains over Kenny Omega in a main event built on frustration and control, closing the show firmly on top while Darby Allin immediately steps in as the next challenger. Jon Moxley vs Will Ospreay delivers the strongest story of the night, centered on obsession, while Thekla continues to define the women's division even as her finishes become a talking point. FTR's win over Cope and Cage feels decisive, Kevin Knight breaks out with the TNT Title win, and Kamille's return instantly reshapes the TBS picture with Willow Nightingale. We move straight into Dynamite Spring BreakThru with MJF vs Darby Allin, Kevin Knight vs Claudio Castagnoli, and Willow vs Kamille, all with real stakes coming out of Dynasty. Across the week, Raw brings CM Punk and Roman Reigns under the same roof with Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi appearing. NXT is headlined by Tony D'Angelo vs Ethan Page, plus Lola Vice vs Jacy Jayne and Joe Hendry in concert. SmackDown features the Andre the Giant Battle Royal and a loaded roster presence. Be sure to support the show and join our Patreon for exclusive content. Follow us on social media @TurnbuckleTavern for all the latest updates. Until the following week, when we wine and dine with you kings and queens, stay out of the alley and away from the pork and beans. Good luck and good speed.

    1hr 33min

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Weekly breakdown of this weeks AEW Dynamite episode, plus hot takes on everything going on in the pro-wrestling industry!

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