Big Brothaz of Destruction podcast

Itsthemazoku and SwagSwitcha

🎙️ Welcome to the Big Brothaz of Destruction Podcast! 🔥 The ring is sacred. The questions are real. The destruction? Guaranteed. We break down the best of WWE — from RAW to SmackDown LIVE, and the biggest pay-per-views like Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, and SummerSlam. But we don’t stop there. We’re also diving deep into AEW, Impact Wrestling, ROH, New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW), and more. If it’s happening between the ropes, we’re talkin’ about it! 💥 Follow us for more suplex-worthy content: 📸 Instagram: @bbodpodcast 🎥 TikTok: @bbodpodcast_ 📘 Facebook: Big Brothaz of Destruction Podcast 🕘 New episodes every Monday at 9AM EST Step in the ring with us. Ask the hard questions. Bring the smoke.

  1. MAY 18

    We need to talk about AEW

    AEW can put on world-class matches like it’s nothing, but we keep coming back to the same question: why is all of this happening? We’re giving AEW real praise for the one thing it consistently nails, the in-ring product. The wrestling is strong, the talent is ridiculous, and on paper Double or Nothing should be a slam dunk. But if AEW is “where the best wrestle,” we need the storytelling and continuity to hit that same level, not leave fans to connect the dots after the fact. We dig into how we watch pro wrestling and why that matters, especially when you’ve been a fan for decades and you know the business side. Do you watch and judge it in the moment, or do you let it sit overnight before you break it down? We also talk about how other commentators and wrestling podcasts can sharpen your perspective without accidentally becoming your opinion. From there, we get into the biggest friction point with AEW booking right now: open challenges, thin motivation, and angles that feel retconned instead of earned. Then it’s time for AEW Double or Nothing predictions. We go match by match on the threads we actually care about, including Darby Allin vs MJF with the hair stipulation and what it does for the AEW World Title picture, the women’s four-way and the missing “why,” Okada vs Takeshita as a potential multi-part rivalry, and the tag title I Quit match with Cope and Christian against FTR. We also touch the Owen Hart tournament, stadium stampede fun, and the bigger question hanging over the whole promotion: is AEW building to something, or just teasing the payoff? If you’re watching AEW, thinking about WWE comparisons, and searching for better wrestling storytelling, hit play, share this with a friend who’ll argue with you, and leave a review so more fans can find the show. What’s your boldest Double or Nothing prediction? Support the show 🎙️ Big Brothaz of Destruction Podcast The ring is sacred. The questions are real. The destruction? Guaranteed. 💥 Follow the madness, tap in below: 📸 Instagram: @bbodpodcast 🎥 TikTok: @bbodpodcast_ 📘 Facebook: Big Brothaz of Destruction Podcast 🔥 New Episodes Drop Every Monday @ 9AM EST Step in the ring with us. Ask the hard questions. Bring the smoke.

    1h 22m
  2. MAY 11

    Elias AK47 Roman

    One night can reroute your whole life, and for Elias “AK-47” Roman, it starts at five years old with a John Cena poster, a somehow-free WrestleMania, and the kind of match that makes grown fans cry. He tells us why Shawn Michaels vs Ric Flair hit him so hard, how that emotion pulled him into WWE, and how the obsession turned into a real plan to step between the ropes. We go deep on the grind behind indie wrestling and wrestling training: getting his start in Greensboro, learning around rising talent, and eventually moving to Florida to chase bigger opportunities. Roman also breaks down the details that fans love but most people never hear about, like how entrance music gets chosen, why his theme has that heavy bass, and what he does backstage to get locked in before the curtain. Then we zoom out to the bigger pro wrestling conversation: why realism feels more common in today’s product, why being a heel comes more naturally for him, and what he thinks separates a wrestler who’s “cool” from one who’s truly dangerous on the mic. We talk dream promotions like Ring of Honor, AEW, and New Japan Pro Wrestling, favorite wrestlers like Kenny Omega and Okada, plus dream matches and the Undertaker era he’d pick if he could time travel. To close it out, we put him through our Book Bump Or Bury gauntlet across the Attitude Era, Ruthless Aggression, and NJPW’s golden run, and the answers are guaranteed to start arguments. Subscribe for more interviews with local talent, share this with a wrestling friend, and leave us a review with your own Book Bump Or Bury picks. Support the show 🎙️ Big Brothaz of Destruction Podcast The ring is sacred. The questions are real. The destruction? Guaranteed. 💥 Follow the madness, tap in below: 📸 Instagram: @bbodpodcast 🎥 TikTok: @bbodpodcast_ 📘 Facebook: Big Brothaz of Destruction Podcast 🔥 New Episodes Drop Every Monday @ 9AM EST Step in the ring with us. Ask the hard questions. Bring the smoke.

    1h 5m
  3. MAY 7

    WrestleMania 42 for fans was a hit or miss

    WrestleMania looks perfect on a highlight reel. Experiencing it in person is a different story. We’re fresh off WrestleMania Weekend in Las Vegas, and our guest Zay breaks down what it’s really like to do the full Mania Week grind from Thursday to Tuesday, including the price tag, the pacing, and the moments you only understand once you’re in the building.  We get into Night One’s biggest problem: matches that feel like they’re finally getting going and then suddenly end, plus the “Ad Mania” reality of a modern WWE PLE. Zay also talks about dropping $425 on floor seats and still spending time watching the screen because sightlines can be rough, especially when celebrities stand up at the worst times. And yes, we unpack the post-show chaos of fans rushing to grab WrestleMania chairs, why those chairs cost so much, and how security handled it.  Then we zoom out to the real secret of WrestleMania: WrestleMania Week. Vegas turns into a wrestling family reunion with meet-and-greets at WWE World, random run-ins with talent, indie shows, rap shows, and watch parties that sometimes hit harder than the stadium. Zay shares stories from Mark Henry’s DJ event, Fremont nights at Nerd Bar, Joey Janela’s Spring Break, and the match that literally made a pool party go quiet: CM Punk vs Roman Reigns.  If you’ve ever wondered whether WrestleMania is worth it, this conversation gives you the checklist, the budget mindset, and the fan etiquette that makes the whole week better. Subscribe, share this with a wrestling friend planning a trip, and leave us a review with your best live event tip. Support the show 🎙️ Big Brothaz of Destruction Podcast The ring is sacred. The questions are real. The destruction? Guaranteed. 💥 Follow the madness, tap in below: 📸 Instagram: @bbodpodcast 🎥 TikTok: @bbodpodcast_ 📘 Facebook: Big Brothaz of Destruction Podcast 🔥 New Episodes Drop Every Monday @ 9AM EST Step in the ring with us. Ask the hard questions. Bring the smoke.

    1h 14m
  4. MAY 1

    The Champagne Don Rey Xion Interview

    You can tell a lot about a wrestler by what they did before the ring ever paid them. Ravion joins us to talk about bouncing between careers and callings: earning degrees in mechanical engineering and graphic design, taking on opportunities outside wrestling, then choosing to bet on the grind when the timing finally felt like “now or never.” If you care about the real path of an independent wrestler, this conversation gets specific about consistency, momentum, and the hard truth that taking time off can cost you spots. We also go deep on wrestling fandom and identity, from watching old tapes with family to getting hooked during the Monday Night Wars. Ravion explains why Booker T mattered to him, how being a “WCW kid” shaped his taste, and why representation can be the difference between watching wrestling and believing you could do it. From there we jump into the messy fun of growing up on wrestling: backyard matches, toy cages, and the kind of stories that make you laugh now but teach you respect for the craft. Then we get nerdy with match concepts and booking. We debate why battle royals often fall flat on the indies, why a big ring changes everything, and what makes the classic Elimination Chamber feel like a career-defining test. Ravion breaks down his own character work too, including his Big Roger persona, plus a run of “only in indie wrestling” stories that sound unreal until you remember how wild the road can get. If you like pro wrestling podcasts that mix real industry talk with hilarious memories and honest ambition, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a wrestling fan who argues eras like it’s a sport, and leave a review with your pick: Chamber or Rumble? Support the show 🎙️ Big Brothaz of Destruction Podcast The ring is sacred. The questions are real. The destruction? Guaranteed. 💥 Follow the madness, tap in below: 📸 Instagram: @bbodpodcast 🎥 TikTok: @bbodpodcast_ 📘 Facebook: Big Brothaz of Destruction Podcast 🔥 New Episodes Drop Every Monday @ 9AM EST Step in the ring with us. Ask the hard questions. Bring the smoke.

    56 min
  5. MAY 1

    WrestleMania Night Two was...Actually Good!

    WrestleMania 42 Night 2 had us feeling something we didn’t expect after that rough first night: actual momentum. We get into why the show works when it slows down and tells a story, and why it falls apart when WWE leans too hard into ads, short main cards, and presentation choices that make big matches feel smaller than they should. If you’ve been asking why WrestleMania doesn’t always feel like “the grandest stage” anymore, we’re right there with you. We break down Oba Femi vs Brock Lesnar and why a huge win can still feel weird when the booking steals the spotlight right after the bell. From there we hit the Intercontinental ladder match, the frustration around jobber entrances, and what it says about who WWE wants you to treat like a star. Then we talk Sami Zayn vs Trick Williams and the Lil Yachty factor, plus the bigger question of celebrity involvement in pro wrestling and what it takes to earn respect from wrestling fans. The second half is where the night really turns: Demon Balor vs Dominik Mysterio delivers, Rhea Ripley vs Jade Cargill shocks us with a match that’s way better than expected, and Roman Reigns vs CM Punk gives us the wrestling psychology and main event feel we want from a WrestleMania closer. We also rant about something we miss in modern WWE: selling, exhaustion, and finishes that look like a war actually happened. Subscribe for more WrestleMania reviews, WWE and NXT talk, and our upcoming wrestler interviews, then share this with a friend and leave a review. What match did you think truly saved Night 2? Support the show 🎙️ Big Brothaz of Destruction Podcast The ring is sacred. The questions are real. The destruction? Guaranteed. 💥 Follow the madness, tap in below: 📸 Instagram: @bbodpodcast 🎥 TikTok: @bbodpodcast_ 📘 Facebook: Big Brothaz of Destruction Podcast 🔥 New Episodes Drop Every Monday @ 9AM EST Step in the ring with us. Ask the hard questions. Bring the smoke.

    2h 9m
  6. MAY 1

    WrestleMania Night One was terrible!

    WrestleMania 42 Night 1 ended and we went live immediately, because we needed to talk through the weirdest part of the whole night: it felt fast and slow at the same time. The matches kept sprinting to the finish, but the breaks between them dragged with ads, recaps, and “we’ll be right back” downtime that drained the energy. If you’ve been searching for a real WrestleMania 42 review that talks about pacing, match structure, and the actual fan experience, we get into it with zero sugarcoating. We start with the opener featuring The Usos and LA Knight alongside IShowSpeed and why that celebrity match mostly does its job. Then we dig into the unsanctioned match, which ends up feeling like the closest thing to a true WrestleMania match all night, even as we argue about what “unsanctioned” should mean in 2026 WWE. From there it is rapid fire: Paige returning in the women’s fatal four way tag, Becky Lynch vs AJ Lee for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship feeling like a rushed Raw match, Seth Rollins vs Gunther serving the bigger Braun Breaker angle, and Liv Morgan vs Stephanie Valkyria ending so quickly you might miss it if you look away. The main event finally gets time with Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton, but even that comes with a long runway of entrances and downtime. We debate the crowd cheering the “heel,” the Pat McAfee and Jelly Roll chaos, and the post match belt shot and punt kick that might be WWE planting seeds for what comes next. If you watched Night 1 and felt confused, bored, or strangely unsatisfied, you are not alone. Subscribe for our Night 2 live reaction, share this with a friend who’s watching WrestleMania, and leave a review with your hottest take: which match actually deserved more time? Support the show 🎙️ Big Brothaz of Destruction Podcast The ring is sacred. The questions are real. The destruction? Guaranteed. 💥 Follow the madness, tap in below: 📸 Instagram: @bbodpodcast 🎥 TikTok: @bbodpodcast_ 📘 Facebook: Big Brothaz of Destruction Podcast 🔥 New Episodes Drop Every Monday @ 9AM EST Step in the ring with us. Ask the hard questions. Bring the smoke.

    1h 43m
  7. APR 14

    WrestleMania 42 Predictions

    WrestleMania 42 is the kind of card that should be easy to get excited about, and yet we’re sitting here asking the same question a lot of WWE fans are asking right now: why does it feel like the build is fighting the audience? We get into the “corporate WrestleMania” vibe under TKO, from ticket price frustration to creative choices that feel like they’re made for headlines and sponsors instead of story. Then we go match by match with a twist that keeps us honest: we give a booker prediction (what WWE will likely do) and a fan prediction (what we actually want). We talk Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton and how interference can swallow the whole feud, Stephanie Vaquer vs Liv Morgan and why some title reigns go stale fast, and Seth Rollins vs Gunther as the definition of a cold but talented matchup. We also dig into AJ Lee vs Becky Lynch and what kind of finish would make the booking make sense after everything we’ve already seen. On the Sunday side, we hit the big debates: CM Punk vs Roman Reigns and why it’s the one match with real heat, Jade Cargill vs Rhea Ripley and the faction booking logic, Demon Finn Balor vs Dominik, Sami Zayn vs Trick Williams, Oba Femi vs Brock Lesnar, and the Intercontinental ladder match chaos factor. If you care about WWE storylines, WrestleMania predictions, and where creative is heading, you’ll have plenty to argue with us about. Subscribe, share this with your wrestling group chat, and leave a review if you want more straight talk. What’s your full WrestleMania 42 card prediction, and where do you think the biggest swerve happens? Support the show 🎙️ Big Brothaz of Destruction Podcast The ring is sacred. The questions are real. The destruction? Guaranteed. 💥 Follow the madness, tap in below: 📸 Instagram: @bbodpodcast 🎥 TikTok: @bbodpodcast_ 📘 Facebook: Big Brothaz of Destruction Podcast 🔥 New Episodes Drop Every Monday @ 9AM EST Step in the ring with us. Ask the hard questions. Bring the smoke.

    1h 56m
  8. APR 7

    WrestleMania Booking Panic & NJPW Sakura Genesis 2026

    WrestleMania season is supposed to crank the tension up, but right now the build feels like it’s running in place. We’re looking at WWE’s biggest creative red flags on the road to WrestleMania: key feuds that don’t escalate, top stars who barely wrestle on TV, and a never-ending loop of pull-apart brawls that replace actual story progression. We get into why that “safe” approach makes even a strong card feel uninspiring, and how one or two bolder choices could instantly make the shows feel urgent again. We also dig into the choices that have fans side-eyeing the direction, from the Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams situation to Sami Zayn leaning into grimy behavior that finally gets a real crowd reaction. Then we hit the Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton dynamic and ask the blunt question: if Cody is the hero, where’s the booking that makes people emotionally need him to win? We even break down the business side of things, including celebrity inserts like Pat McAfee, and why a “big name” doesn’t help if the angle doesn’t make sense. After that, we switch gears to NJPW Sakura Genesis and talk honestly about the state of New Japan Pro-Wrestling right now. The early card feels like it’s missing star power, but the last stretch delivers, especially once Takeshita shows up and the tag title match steals the night. We close on the main event title change, the fallout around United Empire, and the AEW tension that gets stirred up post-match, setting the table for what could come next. If you’ve been frustrated with modern wrestling booking, this one will hit. Subscribe, share the episode with a wrestling friend, and leave us a review with your hottest take: what would you change to fix WrestleMania season? Support the show 🎙️ Big Brothaz of Destruction Podcast The ring is sacred. The questions are real. The destruction? Guaranteed. 💥 Follow the madness, tap in below: 📸 Instagram: @bbodpodcast 🎥 TikTok: @bbodpodcast_ 📘 Facebook: Big Brothaz of Destruction Podcast 🔥 New Episodes Drop Every Monday @ 9AM EST Step in the ring with us. Ask the hard questions. Bring the smoke.

    1h 27m

About

🎙️ Welcome to the Big Brothaz of Destruction Podcast! 🔥 The ring is sacred. The questions are real. The destruction? Guaranteed. We break down the best of WWE — from RAW to SmackDown LIVE, and the biggest pay-per-views like Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, and SummerSlam. But we don’t stop there. We’re also diving deep into AEW, Impact Wrestling, ROH, New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW), and more. If it’s happening between the ropes, we’re talkin’ about it! 💥 Follow us for more suplex-worthy content: 📸 Instagram: @bbodpodcast 🎥 TikTok: @bbodpodcast_ 📘 Facebook: Big Brothaz of Destruction Podcast 🕘 New episodes every Monday at 9AM EST Step in the ring with us. Ask the hard questions. Bring the smoke.