If We Had The Pencil

Sean Green & Matt Jackson
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Two military vets look at WWE and try to predict the storylines using any information they can get on.

  1. Jul 17

    S2E17 Bloodlines, Brawls & Bombshells

    Join us for the latest episode of the If We Had the Pencil Podcast, where we dive into the hottest topics in wrestling! This week, we discuss the upcoming Saturday Night's Main Event, featuring CM Punk and Cody Rhodes teaming up against Gunther and Sami Zayn. Will the faces prevail, or will Gunther and Sami pull off a surprise victory?Key takeaways:* CM Punk and Cody Rhodes' dynamic leading into SummerSlam* Gunther's character evolution and its impact on his matches* The significance of the women's tag team championship match* Predictions for the gauntlet match and its implicationsTimestamps:00:00 Introduction00:50 Saturday Night's Main Event Preview05:30 CM Punk and Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther and Sami Zayn15:00 Women's Tag Team Championship Discussion25:00 Gauntlet Match Breakdown35:00 Final Thoughts and PredictionsWhat's your prediction for Saturday Night's Main Event? Drop your thoughts in the comments!Subscribe for weekly wrestling breakdowns and insights!#WrestlingPodcast #CM Punk #CodyRhodes #WWE #SaturdayNightsMainEvent

  2. Jul 8

    S2E16 CM Punk's Return, Title Changes & More

    In this episode, Sean and Matt dive into the latest in WWE, NASCAR, and wrestling crossover events, sharing insights and opinions on storylines, characters, and upcoming matches. They also touch on personal updates and the evolving landscape of professional wrestling. In this episode, we analyze the latest wrestling storylines, character developments, and match outcomes, including the impact of title changes, backstage dynamics, and upcoming story arcs. Join us for a detailed breakdown of the current state of wrestling entertainment and what to expect next.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Weekend Recap03:02 Soccer and F1 Rumors06:01 NASCAR Drama and Character Development08:44 WWE SmackDown Review11:54 Wrestling Characters and Storylines14:49 Triple A Championship and Luchador Influence17:50 Backstage Developments and Future Matches20:48 Bloodline Dynamics and Character Interactions23:46 Trick Williams and Yachty's Role26:43 Danhausen and Miz's Storyline29:40 Conclusion and Future Expectations30:59 The Chemistry of Cardona and Dan Housen32:12 R-Truth's Humor and the Hot Dog Contest33:32 The Bloodline Dynamics and Family Tensions34:38 SmackDown's Double Taping Fatigue36:29 Gunther's Character Development and Future Feuds38:21 Seth Rollins and LA Knight's Promo Dynamics40:49 The Importance of Paul Heyman in the Vision52:32 Maxine Dupre's Heel Turn and Title Win59:38 Oba Femi's Promising Future and Mic Skills01:03:06 Emerging Stars in Wrestling01:04:15 Tag Team Dynamics and Storytelling01:05:54 Chad Gable's Journey and Future01:06:50 Jimmy Uso and LA Knight's Encounter01:07:36 Bailey's Interview and Aldus' Strategy01:09:33 Sami Zayn's Main Event and CM Punk's Return01:09:58 CM Punk's Impact in Chicago01:16:41 Sami Zayn's Character Evolution01:23:37 Long-Term Storytelling in Wrestling01:28:40 MVP Moments and Show Highlights

  3. Jul 1

    S2E15 WWE Behold your King and Queen

    In this episode, hosts analyze WWE Night of Champions, focusing on key matches, storylines, and character developments. They explore the storytelling techniques, booking decisions, and future implications for wrestlers and story arcs. In this episode, we analyze the latest developments in WWE, including storylines, character dynamics, and upcoming matches. We also discuss the strategic decisions behind tapings, wrestler performances, and the evolving landscape of professional wrestling.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Wrestling Weekend Recap04:35 Character Development and Performance in Wrestling07:44 The Role of Managers in Wrestling10:51 Women's Wrestling Dynamics and Character Growth13:28 Bloodline Storyline and Character Isolation16:43 Match Highlights and Performance Analysis19:31 LA Knight and Solo Sokoa's Storyline22:13 Redemption Arcs and Character Development25:35 Post-Show Dynamics and Future Storylines28:33 Reflections on Recent Matches31:17 Solo Sokoa's Rising Star34:12 Obafemi's Impact and Future37:06 Eo's Strong Performance and Future Feuds40:11 Seth Rollins vs. Braun Breaker: A Steel Cage Showdown50:43 Main Event Analysis: Sami Zayn's Victory01:05:13 Obafemi's Bold Move Against Brock Lesnar01:11:43 The Evolution of Characters in Wrestling01:17:48 The Dynamics of Storylines and Rivalries01:23:53 Character Development and Audience Engagement01:30:51 The Anticipation of Major Matches01:38:57 The Future of Storytelling in Wrestling

  4. Jun 24

    S2E13 Back in the Saddle Again

    To our friends,We want to make you aware we experienced a number of challenges when recording this episode and apologize it is not to our normal quality. Despite the challenges, we are very proud of the content we were able to provide you this week, Thank you for listening, !!!Matt and SeanIn this episode, we analyze WWE's recent storylines, character developments, and match highlights, including the bloodline saga, Jay Uso's character shifts, and upcoming events like SummerSlam and Queen of the Ring. In this episode, we delve into WWE storylines, character dynamics, and upcoming pay-per-view predictions, featuring insights on stars like Oba Femi, LA Knight, and the Judgment Day faction.Chapters00:00 Welcome Back and Podcast Updates04:11 WWE Creative and Character Development11:30 The Bloodline Storyline Dynamics17:35 Redemption Arcs in Wrestling22:00 Danhausen's Rise and Saturday Night's Main Event24:54 The Cerebral Assassin's Strategy26:34 Referee Dynamics and Match Integrity28:09 Cody's Leadership and Match Restart29:14 Solo's Friction with His Group30:29 Solo's Character Development32:04 Sammy's Slow Turn and Character Depth33:04 Carmelo Hayes vs. Ricky Saints35:24 Cody's Triple Threat Setup37:30 Jay Uso's Identity Crisis43:38 The Bloodline's Complicated Dynamics52:17 Wrestling Feuds and Character Dynamics56:58 The Impact of Presentation in Wrestling01:02:28 Oba Femi's Rise and Future Matches01:13:28 LA Knight's Conspiracy and Character Development01:14:45 Lyra's Heel Turn and Team Dynamics01:17:13 Chad Gable's Apology Tour and Character Growth01:17:49 Chad Gable's Apology Tour01:21:47 Ethan Page vs. Dragon Lee: A Turning Point01:24:53 The Vision's Dilemma01:28:10 Judgment Day Dynamics01:32:36 Main Event Build-Up01:37:51 Long-Term Storytelling in WWE

  5. Jun 10

    S2E12 WWE wraps up their tour

    This episode covers WWE's European tour, recent storylines, character developments, and upcoming events like Night of Champions. The hosts analyze matches, promos, and the evolving personas of wrestlers like Gunther, Cody Rhodes, and LA Knight, providing insights into WWE's storytelling and booking strategies.Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Dynamics03:03 WWE's European Tour Highlights05:55 Gunther's Character Development and Reactions09:01 Fatal Four Way Tournament Insights11:44 Danhausen's Impact and WWE's Creative Choices14:58 Chad Gable's Rise and International Crowd Reactions26:27 Character Development in Wrestling29:28 Pacing and Match Dynamics32:15 Storylines and Character Arcs35:11 Building Tension for Future Events38:06 Redemption Arcs and Apologies40:00 Crowd Reactions and Show Quality42:56 Promos and Mic Skills46:01 Fatal Four Way Matches and Flow48:51 Bloodline Dynamics and Character Relationships49:50 Match Analysis: Solruka vs. Lyra51:41 Backstage Drama: The Uso's and Jacob's Orders53:41 LA Knight's Promo: A Mic Drop Moment56:30 Chad Gable's Redemption Arc58:52 Rusev and Penta: A Match to Remember01:01:00 Ricky Saints' Coming Out Party01:02:45 The Bloodline's Impact on Storytelling01:08:34 Looking Ahead: Night of Champions Preview

  6. Jun 3

    S2E11 What a Match

    Join Sean Green and Matt Jackson as they analyze the latest in wrestling, including the epic Mask vs Mask match at AAA, the clash in Italy between Gunther and Cody Rhodes, and the ongoing saga of Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu. Dive deep into match storytelling, character development, and the cultural significance of wrestling moments. In this episode, hosts Sean and Matt analyze recent WWE storylines, character developments, and match outcomes, sharing insights on storytelling, character credibility, and future directions in wrestling. They delve into Roman Reigns' dominance, the Bloodline saga, and the importance of compelling storytelling in wrestling entertainment.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Bear Encounters02:56 Scary Movies and Deployment Memories05:54 Mask vs. Mask Match Overview08:43 El Grande Americano's Rise and Cultural Impact11:59 In-Ring Performance and Crowd Reactions14:48 Chad Gable's Performance and Future Prospects18:08 Transitioning to Italy and Clash of Styles20:55 Gunther vs. Cody Rhodes Match Analysis23:52 Jade Cargill's Best Performance Yet26:55 Obafemi vs. Brock Lesnar and Future Directions34:34 Wrestling Shenanigans and Movie References38:25 Becky Lynch and Sol Ruka's Match Dynamics39:25 Tribal Combat: Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu49:22 The Bloodline's Future and Roman's Character Development59:00 Qualifying Matches and Future Storylines01:08:53 Post-Match Reactions and Character Development01:11:33 LA Knight's Impact and Backstage Dynamics01:14:39 Fatal Four Way Matches and Talent Showcase01:16:39 Main Event Analysis and Match Dynamics01:28:18 Reflections on the Bloodline and Future Directions

  7. May 28

    S2E9 Time to Clash in Italy

    Join us as we analyze WWE SmackDown, Raw, and Saturday Night's Main Event, discussing the latest storylines, matches, and wrestling news, including the impact of recent events and upcoming matches. In this lively wrestling panel, hosts analyze recent WWE events, storylines, and speculate on future directions, including Roman Reigns' storyline, Seth Rollins' character development, and upcoming matches. They also share insights on wrestling storytelling, character arcs, and industry trends. Chapters   00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 05:59 Wrestling Highlights and Graduation Moments 11:46 Cody Rhodes and Gunther's Storyline 17:45 Danhausen's Impact and Knicks Connection 23:29 Sami Zayn and Johnny Gargano's Dynamic 23:54 The Dynamics of Wrestling Characters 24:42 Writer's Room Trends in WWE 26:49 Tag Team Dynamics and Character Development 28:01 Charlotte Flair's Evolution in Matches 29:51 Trope Analysis in Wrestling Storylines 32:01 Match Highlights: Sami Zayn vs. Cody Rhodes 33:55 The Impact of Match Length on Viewer Experience 36:00 Saturday Night's Main Event Review 37:11 Women's Tag Team Championship Dynamics 46:08 The Street Prophets vs. The Vision 49:08 The Essence of Saturday Night's Main Event 51:28 The Role of Storytelling in Matches 52:15 Paul Heyman's Influence on Raw 53:46 Brock Lesnar's Return and Its Implications 56:57 The Future of Wrestling Careers 01:00:38 Austin Theory's Character Development 01:03:37 Roman Reigns and the Tribal Chief Dynamic 01:10:30 The Evolution of LA Knight 01:11:22 Match of the Night: Ford vs. Rollins 01:13:17 Rey Mysterio's Ageless Performance 01:14:24 Roman Reigns: The Tribal Chief's Journey 01:15:30 The Bloodline Saga: Family Ties and Betrayals 01:16:57 Redemption Arcs: Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins 01:19:23 The Future of the Bloodline: New Alliances and Conflicts 01:22:44 Seth Rollins: The Catalyst for Change 01:28:51 Conclusion: The Road Ahead for WWE

  8. May 20

    S2E8 SNME is Upon Us

    Join us for a lively discussion about recent wrestling storylines, behind-the-scenes insights, and a dash of NASCAR and music nostalgia. Whether you're into wrestling politics, character development, or just love a good backstage chat, there's something here for every fan.Main Topics:• The evolution and complexity of the Bloodline storyline and potential outcomes• Character development and storyline options for WWE's key talents like Seth Rollins, LA Knight, and The Usos• The significance of iconic matches and moments in wrestling history, including the evolution of storytelling• Behind-the-scenes thoughts on WWE's booking decisions, backstage segments, and creative direction• A touch of NASCAR stories, music albums, and humorous anecdotes to lighten the moodTimestamps: 00:00 - NASCAR weekend updates and catching up with the crew00:25 - Discussing Danhausen's recognition and daughter's cosplay antics01:40 - The impact of crowd engagement in wrestling segments and storylines02:27 - The importance of character consistency in WWE storylines and future plans03:02 - The ongoing saga of Sammy Zane, Roman Reigns, and the Bloodline storyline04:00 - Reflections on favorite wrestling moments and how storytelling sticks with fans05:50 - WWE's talent development, tag division strategy, and backstage dynamics07:11 - Storyline teasing for upcoming matches and title defenses08:22 - Analysis of Judgment Day's recent matches and their storytelling approach09:56 - The evolution of WWE's personas and the importance of character depth11:21 - Women's division highlights, Paige's performance, and tag team dynamics13:18 - The importance of star-making moments and how WWE fosters future stars17:11 - Cody Rhodes' impassioned promos and the significance of heel versus face dynamics18:21 - The unpredictable nature of WWE backstage decisions and creative direction19:56 - The excitement and skepticism around rookies like Ricky Starks and others21:29 - Exploring the potential of The Miz, Trick Williams, and backstage mentorships22:28 - Danhausen's return and the creative possibilities with his character24:40 - Match analysis: Damian Priest vs. Tama Tonga and the storytelling style in WWE27:59 - Highlights of Jade and Charlotte, and setup for Clash in Italy30:00 - The state of WWE's roster changes, new talent, and upcoming events32:35 - Roman Reigns' leadership and the challenges within the Bloodline faction34:00 - The importance of tribal culture and Roman's character evolution36:14 - The cheeky yet meaningful moments in WWE's narrative structure39:42 - The significance of tribal combat and potential stipulations for upcoming matches43:16 - Finn Balor vs. JD McDonagh: Match storytelling, match structure, and future directions45:17 - Celebrating classic wrestling moments and the power of iconic rivalries50:00 - Seth Rollins’ versatility and the importance of storytelling in promos55:18 - Women’s division updates, talent analytics, and potential title shots62:19 - The evolving characters of Gable and the Good Brothers in WWE lore68:30 - Roman Reigns' time as a champion, solo run prospects, and the storyline complexity75:24 - Iconic wrestling moments like WrestleMania 13 and their lasting impact79:00 - Brock Lesnar's return storyline, the torch passing, and creative challenges82:07 - The backstage antics, segment analysis, and the importance of kayfabe85:08 - Closing thoughts on WWE's creative direction, talent announcements, and upcoming

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Two military vets look at WWE and try to predict the storylines using any information they can get on.

Information

  • Creator
    Sean Green & Matt Jackson
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    68
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sean Green & Matt Jackson
  • Show Website
    If We Had The Pencil