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Summary



The conversation covers various matches and storylines in WWE, including King and Queen in the Ring, the Intercontinental Championship, and Logan Paul vs. Cody Rhodes. The hosts share their predictions and opinions on the matches. They also discuss the potential of Liv Morgan, the character work of Chad Gable, and the upcoming fight between Logan Paul and Tyson. The conversation touches on the business savvy of the Paul brothers and the scripted nature of boxing. Overall, the hosts express their excitement for upcoming events and their support for certain wrestlers. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the upcoming King and Queen of the Ring tournaments in WWE. They predict the winners and express their thoughts on the competitors. They also talk about Mercedes Martinez in AEW and discuss her character and presentation. They share their opinions on her promos, outfits, and overall presence. The hosts suggest that she needs a stylist and a more cohesive character presentation. They also discuss other wrestlers in AEW and their ability to connect with the audience. The conversation discusses the issues with Sasha Banks' character in AEW and the overall problems with AEW's creative direction. It suggests that Sasha Banks needs to evolve her character and hire a stylist to reflect her persona. The conversation also highlights the lack of authenticity and structure in AEW, with too many people having creative control. It proposes that AEW needs consistency, order, and structure in their storylines and matches. WWE is praised for its ability to structure storylines and build new characters. The conversation concludes by mentioning upcoming appearances on other podcasts and promoting their social media accounts.



Takeaways



The hosts discuss various matches and storylines in WWE, sharing their predictions and opinions.

They express their support for Liv Morgan and discuss her potential as a wrestler.

The hosts appreciate the character work of Chad Gable and discuss his upcoming match.

They talk about the upcoming fight between Logan Paul and Tyson and the scripted nature of boxing.

Overall, the hosts express their excitement for upcoming events and their support for certain wrestlers. Predictions for the winners of the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments in WWE

Discussion on Mercedes Martinez's character and presentation in AEW

Suggestion for Mercedes Martinez to get a stylist and create a more cohesive character

Comparison of wrestlers in AEW and their ability to connect with the audience

Chapters



00:00 Crying over job loss and resilience

02:39 Introduction and focus on AEW

03:28 Upcoming WWE events

04:16 King and Queen in the Ring match predictions

11:14 Intercontinental Championship match discussion

25:59 Predicting the Winners of the King and Queen of the Ring Tournaments

31:50 Analyzing Mercedes Martinez's Character and Presentation in AEW

38:25 The Importance of a Stylist and Cohesive Character

52:36 Comparing Wrestlers' Ability to Connect with the Audience in AEW




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Summary



In this episode, Nicole, Alexis, Tiff, and Trey discuss various topics related to wrestling. They talk about Becky Lynch's book becoming a New York Times bestseller and their plans to read it. They also discuss the upcoming WWE draft and speculate on which wrestlers might be moved to different brands. They touch on the impact of social media on modern wrestling, both positive and negative. Overall, they have a fun and lively conversation about the current state of wrestling. The conversation explores the impact of social media on wrestling and the potential benefits of wrestlers being on platforms like Netflix. They discuss the importance of wrestlers finding a balance in their online presence and managing parasocial relationships with fans. They also mention wrestlers like Bailey, Big E, Liv Morgan, and The Bella Twins who have a positive online presence. The conversation touches on the potential of wrestlers like Drew McIntyre and Kevin Owens using social media to further storylines and create better feuds. They also speculate on which wrestlers could benefit from being on Netflix, including Bianca Belair, LA Knight, Randy Orton, and The New Day. The conversation covers various topics related to WWE, including the tag team titles, the upcoming championship match, and the controversy surrounding Javon Evans. The hosts express their opinions on these subjects and discuss the emotional moments in wrestling. They also mention Meek Mill's involvement in WrestleMania and share their final thoughts.






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The conversation covers various matches and moments from a wrestling event, including the Undertaker's retirement, Cody winning with the help of others, Seth's match, and Bailey's victory. The speakers express their opinions on the matches, the wrestlers' performances, and their hair choices. They also discuss the involvement of Logan Paul and the overall enjoyment of the event. Night 2 of WrestleMania was highly praised, with a fast-paced and entertaining lineup of matches. The main event between Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes was particularly emotional and well-executed. The long reign of Roman Reigns as champion was acknowledged, with appreciation for his portrayal of a true villain. The presence of legends like The Undertaker and The Rock added to the excitement. Stephanie McMahon made an appearance, and the crowd showed their support for Cody Rhodes. Overall, Night 2 received an A+ rating.


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Night one of WrestleMania was a mixed bag, with some good matches and some disappointing ones. The standout matches included Becky Lynch vs. Rhea Ripley and Andrade vs. Santos. The tag team match between The Bloodline and The Rock & Cody was chaotic and didn't live up to expectations. The show was rated a C- overall. The main event between Roman Reigns and Cody is predicted to result in Cody winning the title. The night ended with a feeling of anticipation for night two.



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AEW releases several wrestlers, sparking controversy. Ronda Rousey reveals an incident of inappropriate behavior in the WWE locker room. The stories differ between Rousey and Drew Gulak, who claims it was an accidental brush against her drawstring. The truth lies somewhere in between. The conversation covers various topics, including personal space and boundaries, Rhonda Rousey's recent comments, and predictions for WrestleMania. The hosts discuss the importance of personal space and the need for training on boundaries in the wrestling industry. They also express their opinions on Rhonda Rousey's recent comments and her approach to speaking out. The conversation concludes with predictions for WrestleMania matches. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss their predictions for the Stand and Deliver event in NXT. They talk about the matches and share their thoughts on who they think will win. They also briefly mention the breakup of tag teams and the potential split of the tag team titles. The hosts express their love for certain wrestlers and share funny anecdotes about their interactions with fans and friends in the wrestling community. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the upcoming NXT Stand and Deliver event. They share their thoughts on various matches and predict the winners. They also touch on rumors of NXT expanding to Japan and the impact of guaranteed money in professional wrestling. The hosts plan to do a live review of WrestleMania and take a break before returning with more episodes and guest appearances.


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In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss CM Punk's recent interview and share their thoughts on it. They talk about how Punk remained calm and open during the interview and how he discussed various topics, including his experience in AEW and the incident with Jungle Boy. They also touch on the lack of professionalism in AEW and the need for structure and respect in the locker room. The hosts reflect on their previous opinions of Punk and apologize for misjudging him. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the altercation between CM Punk and Jack Perry, also known as Jungle Boy. They analyze the events leading up to the altercation, including the disagreement over a stunt and the backstage politics involved. They also discuss CM Punk's return to wrestling and his relationship with WWE. The hosts highlight the lack of medical support for wrestlers in AEW compared to WWE and the negotiations that took place for CM Punk's return. Overall, they emphasize the importance of understanding CM Punk's personality and intentions. In this part of the conversation, Alexis and TIFF discuss their initial misjudgment of CM Punk and their surprise at learning that his pipe bomb promo was scripted. They also discuss the lack of structure and continuity in AEW and the importance of focusing on numbers and ratings in the TV business. They share their satisfaction in being proven right about their criticisms of AEW and express their desire for the company to improve and compete with WWE.






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