2d ago

🚨 946 GETS STRONGER! WHERE ARE ZILLA & JACOB FATU?! STOP RECYCLING CODY! | WWE RAW REVIEW

🔥 946 JUST GOT MORE DANGEROUS! ETHAN PAGE IS CHAMPION! JOHN CENA IS BACK! BUT WHERE ARE THE FRESH FACES?! 🎙️ THE 8301 WRESTLING PODCAST IS BACK! Marcus Brown & Chris Long break down the November 2, 2026 edition of WWE Monday Night Raw from Brooklyn, New York! With Crown Jewel right around the corner, WWE delivered championship changes, surprising returns, major storyline developments and some entertaining moments. But was it enough to make this a GREAT episode of Raw? 🔥 TONIGHT ON THE 8301 PODCAST: 🚨 CRUZ MONTANA JOINS 946 — NOW WHERE IS ZILLA FATU?! 946 continues to grow, and we're actually EXCITED about the addition of Cruz Montana! Royce Keys, Carmelo Hayes, Bronco Nima, Lucien Price, Jaida Parker and now Cruz Montana are becoming an increasingly dangerous force against The Bloodline. But one question keeps coming up… WHERE IS ZILLA FATU?! When is WWE finally going to bring Zilla into this situation? And speaking of missing family members… WHERE IS JACOB FATU?! When is the Samoan Werewolf coming back to deal with the people who have been terrorizing his family? The Bloodline vs. 946 has become one of Raw's most entertaining rivalries, but there are still some HUGE pieces missing! 👀 AND WHO IS GOING TO HANDLE JAIDA PARKER?! Jaida continues running her mouth, provoking The Bloodline and helping 946 create chaos! At some point, somebody has to step up and give her a reality check! Which brings us to another question… WHEN IS THE BLOODLINE GOING TO GET A FEMALE MEMBER?! 946 has Jaida Parker, but The Bloodline doesn't have a woman to counter her! Who should WWE bring in to even the odds? And would adding a woman to The Bloodline finally take this rivalry to another level? 🏆 ETHAN PAGE IS YOUR NEW INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION! CONGRATULATIONS TO ETHAN PAGE! We believe WWE made the RIGHT decision putting the Intercontinental Championship on him! But we also have to give Chad Gable his flowers! 👏 Gable had an INCREDIBLE championship run, consistently delivering outstanding matches and proving that he's one of the best in-ring performers in WWE! He's been putting on five-star-caliber performances, and we can't wait to see what's next for him! Does Chad Gable deserve an even BIGGER opportunity moving forward? And how far can Ethan Page take the Intercontinental Championship? 🔥 JOHN CENA RETURNS — BUT WHY CODY RHODES?! Seeing John Cena back on WWE television was GREAT! We're excited about the John Cena Classic and what it could potentially mean for the future of WWE. But then WWE announced Cody Rhodes as the first participant… AND HERE WE GO AGAIN! 🤦‍♂️ WHY?! Why not use this opportunity to spotlight YOUNG TALENT?! Why not introduce us to fresh faces, new personalities and wrestlers who haven't already received countless opportunities? We already KNOW Cody Rhodes! We don't need another event built around the same familiar names! LET THE NEXT GENERATION HAVE THEIR MOMENT! 🐍 RANDY ORTON & CODY RHODES — ENOUGH ALREADY! And just when we thought WWE might give us something different, Randy Orton came out and we got MORE of the same! The same arguments! The same personal history! The same back-and-forth! OVER AND OVER AGAIN! At what point does this storyline actually MOVE FORWARD?! Randy Orton is one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, but WWE needs to stop recycling the same material and give fans something FRESH! We want NEW rivalries, NEW stars and NEW reasons to tune in! ☝️ THE BLOODLINE vs. 946 — THE STORY CONTINUES! Roman Reigns, Solo Sikoa and The Usos continue their war against Royce Keys and his growing faction. The action is entertaining, the numbers keep changing, and the stakes are getting bigger. But how long can WWE continue adding members to 946 before The Bloodline starts fighting back with some serious reinforcements of its own? And with Sami Zayn standing tall over Roman Reigns heading into Crown Jewel, how much more can Roman handle?

5d ago

🎉 50 EPISODES! THE DEMON IS BACK! But Is WWE Still ENTERTAINING?! | 8301 Podcast

🎉🔥 WE MADE IT TO EPISODE 50! THANK YOU, 8301 FAMILY! 🔥🎉 🚨 THE DEMON RETURNS! SAMI ZAYN vs. TRICK WILLIAMS! AND HAS WWE FORGOTTEN HOW TO ENTERTAIN?! 🚨 🎙️ WELCOME TO THE 50TH EPISODE OF THE 8301 WRESTLING PODCAST! 50 EPISODES OF REAL WRESTLING TALK, REAL OPINIONS, REAL DEBATES AND A WHOLE LOT OF WWE DISCUSSION! First and foremost, THANK YOU to everybody who has watched, listened, commented, subscribed and supported us throughout this journey! We couldn't have made it to 50 episodes without YOU! ❤️ 🔥 TONIGHT IS A SPECIAL SOLO EDITION! With Marcus Brown out of town visiting family in Colorado, Christopher Long is holding down the fort for this milestone episode! And Chris has A LOT to say about the October 30, 2026 edition of WWE Friday Night SmackDown! He's breaking down the ENTIRE SHOW — match by match, promo by promo, segment by segment — giving you his play-by-play commentary, reactions and unfiltered opinions! But tonight's conversation goes MUCH deeper than simply reviewing SmackDown! 😈 THE DEMON RETURNS! FINALLY, SOMETHING TO GET EXCITED ABOUT! The return of THE DEMON has WWE fans buzzing! But can WWE capitalize on that excitement and give fans a storyline that actually delivers? Does the return of The Demon represent the kind of larger-than-life entertainment WWE has been missing? And where does this character go from here? 👑 SAMI ZAYN vs. TRICK WILLIAMS! The WWE Championship picture continues to develop as Sami Zayn and Trick Williams collide! Chris breaks down the match, the storytelling, the championship situation and what WWE should do with both superstars moving forward. Is Trick Williams ready for the next level? And is Sami Zayn's championship reign actually creating compelling television? 🚨 HAS WATCHING WWE BECOME A JOB?! HERE'S THE BIGGEST CONVERSATION OF THE NIGHT! Wrestling is supposed to be ENTERTAINMENT! It's supposed to make you excited for Monday nights, Friday nights and every Premium Live Event! But lately, watching WWE has started to feel more like an OBLIGATION than something we genuinely enjoy. 😴 The storylines feel uninspired. 🤔 The creative direction feels questionable. 📺 Some episodes feel like we're watching simply because we've ALWAYS watched. And that's a HUGE PROBLEM! 🔥 WHERE DID THE ENTERTAINMENT GO?! Chris discusses why WWE needs to put more EFFORT into its weekly television, its characters and its long-term storytelling! We're talking about bringing back the excitement that made fans fall in love with professional wrestling in the first place! The Attitude Era! The Ruthless Aggression Era! Even the PG Era! Different generations of fans grew up with unforgettable characters, memorable rivalries and moments that made wrestling MUST-SEE television! So why does today's WWE sometimes struggle to create that same feeling? 🚨 HAS WWE FORGOTTEN ABOUT ITS LONGTIME FANS?! We understand that WWE wants to attract new audiences. But what about the fans who have supported this company for DECADES? The fans who grew up watching The Rock, Stone Cold, The Undertaker, Triple H, John Cena, Batista, Randy Orton and so many others? Should WWE be doing more to keep those longtime fans invested instead of focusing so heavily on attracting a new generation? Can WWE find a balance between bringing in NEW fans and giving its LOYAL fans the entertainment they remember? Chris gives his perspective on what needs to change! 🎙️ PLUS — THE COMPLETE SMACKDOWN BREAKDOWN! Chris takes you through everything that happened on Friday Night SmackDown, including: 🔥 Every match and the biggest moments 🎤 In-ring promos and backstage segments 😈 The return of The Demon 👑 Sami Zayn and Trick Williams 🏆 The championship picture 👀 Ongoing storylines and WWE creative decisions 📉 What's working, what's NOT working, and what WWE needs to improve The GOOD, the BAD and the UGLY of SmackDown! 🎉 AND MOST IMPORTANTLY — THANK YOU FOR 50 EPISODES!

Oct 27

🚨 WWE IS RUNNING OUT OF STARS! Roman Can't Carry This Company FOREVER! | RAW Review

🚨 WWE HAS A MAJOR PROBLEM… WHERE ARE THE NEXT GENERATION OF SUPERSTARS?! 🚨 ☝️ WHAT HAPPENS WHEN ROMAN REIGNS AND SETH ROLLINS ARE GONE?! 🎙️ THE 8301 PODCAST IS BACK! Marcus Brown & Chris Long are breaking down the October 26, 2026 edition of WWE Monday Night Raw from Fresno, California! And tonight, we're asking a question WWE creative NEEDS to answer: WHO IS GOING TO CARRY THIS COMPANY WHEN ITS BIGGEST STARS ARE GONE?! We break down everything that happened on Raw, the GOOD, the BAD and the UGLY, and whether WWE is actually building anything worth getting excited about heading into Crown Jewel! 🔥 TONIGHT ON THE 8301 PODCAST: ☝️ ROMAN REIGNS, SOLO SIKOA & THE BLOODLINE — ARE THESE PROMOS GETTING STALE?! The Bloodline vs. 946 storyline continues, but are we getting anywhere? We're starting to feel like the promos are repetitive, the confrontations aren't hitting like they should, and the story is losing its excitement. And we noticed something interesting about Solo Sikoa's promo… WHY DID THE CAMERA SEEM MORE INTERESTED IN ROMAN REIGNS THAN THE MAN ACTUALLY TALKING?! 😂 If WWE wants Solo to feel like an important part of this storyline, shouldn't the production reflect that? Is 946 becoming a legitimate threat, or is WWE simply recycling the same Bloodline formula? 💥 BAYLEY vs. LYRA VALKYRIA — THE WOMEN ARE DELIVERING! NOW THIS IS WHAT WE WANT TO SEE! Bayley and Lyra Valkyria went to WAR in their No Disqualification Match, giving us one of the highlights of Monday Night Raw! And after watching Giulia and Blake Monroe tear the house down on Friday's SmackDown, we're noticing a pattern… WWE'S WOMEN ARE ABSOLUTELY KILLING IT IN THESE NO DQ MATCHES! The intensity, the physicality, the storytelling — these women are showing what happens when WWE lets its talent go out there and FIGHT! Are the women currently putting on some of WWE's best matches? 👑 CROWN JEWEL — IS WWE ACTUALLY BUILDING SOMETHING SPECIAL? With Crown Jewel approaching, WWE continues setting up championship matches, personal rivalries and new opportunities. We discuss Sami Zayn's championship reign, The Vision, Penta, Je'Von Evans, Liv Morgan, Becky Lynch and the rest of the major storylines heading toward the Premium Live Event. But are these feuds making us excited to watch Crown Jewel, or is WWE just filling out another match card? 🪜 TIFFANY STRATTON'S FAKE CASH-INS — WE THINK WE KNOW THE PLAN! HOW MANY TIMES ARE WE GOING TO SEE TIFFANY PRETEND TO CASH IN?! 😂 Tiffany keeps teasing a Money in the Bank cash-in on Liv Morgan, only for somebody to stop her before it becomes official. At this point, we're starting to believe WWE has a completely different plan. WHAT IF TIFFANY'S REAL TARGET IS CHELSEA GREEN?! Is WWE intentionally distracting everyone with these failed attempts so Tiffany can eventually surprise Chelsea and take her championship? Or is creative simply dragging out the Money in the Bank storyline? 🚨 THE BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WWE — WHERE ARE THE STARS?! This is the conversation we REALLY need to have! We grew up watching WWE when the company had STARS EVERYWHERE! 🔥 THE ATTITUDE ERA! 🔥 THE RUTHLESS AGGRESSION ERA! 🔥 EVEN THE PG ERA! WWE had multiple superstars who could carry the company, sell out arenas, headline major events and make fans tune in every single week! The Rock. Stone Cold. Triple H. The Undertaker. John Cena. Batista. Randy Orton. Edge. Shawn Michaels. CM Punk. There was always somebody ready to step up! But TODAY? It feels like WWE has an entire roster full of talented wrestlers without enough legitimate MAIN EVENT SUPERSTARS! ARE WE WATCHING MID-CARDERS MASQUERADING AS MAIN EVENTERS?! And here's the scary question… WHAT HAPPENS WHEN ROMAN REIGNS AND SETH ROLLINS ARE NO LONGER THERE TO CARRY THE PRODUCT?! Who becomes THE GUY? Where is the next John Cena? Where is the next Roman Reigns? Where are the wrestlers who can become bigger than the championship they're holding?

Oct 24

🚨 SMACKDOWN WAS A SNOOZEFEST?! STOP WASTING RANDY ORTON! B-FAB SHINES! | 8301 Podcast

🚨 WWE SMACKDOWN HAD TOO MUCH TALKING AND NOT ENOUGH ENTERTAINMENT! 😴 🎙️ THE 8301 PODCAST IS BACK — SOLO EDITION! With Chris Long enjoying his vacation, Marcus Brown is holding down the fort SOLO as he breaks down the October 23, 2026 edition of WWE Friday Night SmackDown from Ontario, California! And tonight, Marcus has a LOT to get off his chest! 🔥 HAS WWE FORGOTTEN THAT WRESTLING IS SUPPOSED TO BE ENTERTAINING?! SmackDown wasn't necessarily terrible, but MAN, DID THIS SHOW FEEL LONG! The promos dragged, the talking seemed endless, and too many segments felt like they were taking forever to get to the point. The matches were okay, but where was the excitement? Where was the energy? Where were the moments that made us WANT to keep watching? Tonight, Marcus breaks down the GOOD, the BAD and the UGLY of SmackDown and the current state of WWE creative! 🔥 TONIGHT ON THE 8301 PODCAST: 🥊 GIULIA vs. BLAKE MONROE — THEY STOLE THE SHOW! FINALLY, something worth getting excited about! Giulia and Blake Monroe went to WAR in their Street Fight and gave us the intensity, physicality and excitement that the rest of SmackDown was missing! Without question, these women delivered the MATCH OF THE NIGHT! Is this rivalry becoming one of the best things on SmackDown? 🔥 REY FENIX & PENTA — BROTHERHOOD DONE RIGHT! One storyline Marcus is genuinely enjoying is the bond between Rey Fenix and Penta! These brothers have each other's backs, fight for one another and make their relationship feel REAL! No unnecessary drama. No forced tension. Just two brothers who refuse to let anybody mess with their family! With Penta holding Money in the Bank and Rey Fenix continuing to impress, where is WWE taking these two next? We're excited to find out! 💅🏽 THE BADDIES ARE CHAMPIONS! CONGRATULATIONS B-FAB & MICHIN! B-Fab and Michin are your NEW WWE Women's Tag Team Champions! And Marcus believes WWE is making the RIGHT decision with how they're presenting The Baddies! B-Fab has the charisma, the mic skills, the wrestling ability and the LOOK to be a major star! Michin brings credibility and in-ring experience, while Jade Cargill can contribute through her presence at ringside. Marcus believes keeping Jade in more of a managerial role right now allows the group to flourish while she continues developing her in-ring work. But here's the question… IS B-FAB QUIETLY BECOMING THE REAL STAR OF THE BADDIES?! 🐍 RANDY ORTON vs. CODY RHODES — WHY ARE WE WASTING RANDY'S TIME?! This might be Marcus's BIGGEST frustration with SmackDown! Randy Orton is one of the greatest WWE superstars of all time, and Marcus believes there's a MUCH bigger story WWE should be telling. WHY ISN'T RANDY ORTON CHASING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP NUMBER 15?! Instead of spending all this time trying to bring out Cody Rhodes' dark side, why not put Randy in the WWE Championship picture against Sami Zayn? Randy chasing his 15th world title could be a HUGE storyline! Instead, we're watching another round of Cody hesitating, Randy questioning his killer instinct and the same personal drama dragging on. Is this really the best use of THE VIPER? Or is WWE wasting one of its greatest legends? 👑 SAMI ZAYN, TRICK WILLIAMS & THE WWE CHAMPIONSHIP PICTURE! Sami continues his increasingly arrogant championship reign while Trick Williams is pushing for his opportunity. But with Penta holding Money in the Bank and Crown Jewel approaching, is WWE actually creating exciting championship stories — or just stacking up confrontations? 🔥 PLUS, WE DISCUSS: 🪜 Tiffany Stratton and the Money in the Bank briefcase 👑 Chelsea Green and the women's championship picture 💥 Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton's Last Man Standing match at Crown Jewel 👀 The continuing state of WWE's women's tag team division 😴 Why lengthy promos are making SmackDown feel like a chore

Oct 20

🚨 946 IS A SHIELD RIP-OFF?! Roman SAVES The Bloodline! Chris & Marcus DISAGREE on RAW! | 8301 Podcast

🚨 WWE RAW FROM THE 619! ROMAN REIGNS SAVES THE DAY… BUT IS 946 JUST A SHIELD RIP-OFF?! 🚨 🎙️ THE 8301 PODCAST IS BACK! Marcus Brown & Chris Long are breaking down the October 19, 2026 edition of WWE Monday Night Raw from San Diego, California — THE 619! And tonight, we have TWO VERY DIFFERENT OPINIONS about the show! 😂 🔥 CHRIS THOUGHT RAW WAS GREAT! 😐 MARCUS THOUGHT IT WAS PRETTY PEDESTRIAN! Same show. Two different perspectives. That's what makes The 8301 Podcast what it is! We both agree that WWE delivered some excellent moments tonight, but did those moments make the entire episode great, or was it another average Raw with a few standout segments? 🔥 TONIGHT ON THE 8301 PODCAST: ☝️ ROMAN REIGNS & SAMI ZAYN STEAL THE OPENING! We absolutely LOVED the opening promo between Roman Reigns and WWE Champion Sami Zayn! Two world champions. Two massive egos. One complicated history! Sami is no longer the Honorary Uce following orders, and Roman isn't about to let Sami forget who used to run the table. With Crown Jewel approaching, this champion-versus-champion rivalry is getting PERSONAL! But who actually needs this victory more? 🚨 ROMAN REIGNS FINALLY SAVES THE BLOODLINE! THE TRIBAL CHIEF SHOWED UP WHEN HIS FAMILY NEEDED HIM! After weeks of questioning whether Roman actually cares about The Bloodline, he finally came to the rescue when 946 overwhelmed The Usos and Solo Sikoa! We loved seeing Roman come out and save the day! BUT HERE'S THE BIG QUESTION… WHAT IS THE BLOODLINE GOING TO DO NEXT WEEK WHEN ROMAN ISN'T THERE?! 😂 Does Roman's presence make everybody else look weak? And how long can the family depend on him to solve their problems? 🛡️ IS 946 JUST A SHIELD RIP-OFF?! Royce Keys, Bronco Nima, Lucien Price, Carmelo Hayes and Jaida Parker continue terrorizing The Bloodline. But we're starting to notice some similarities! The intimidating group presentation, coordinated attacks and constant numbers advantage… Is WWE trying to recreate the magic of The Shield? Or is 946 developing an identity of its own? And now that Carmelo Hayes is involved, is this faction finally reaching another level? 💍 ALSO — A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO CARMELO HAYES ON HIS WEDDING! Much love from The 8301 Podcast! 🔥 THE 619 DELIVERS AN INCREDIBLE TRIPLE THREAT! Rey Mysterio, Chad Gable and Dragon Lee absolutely TORE THE HOUSE DOWN in their Intercontinental Championship match! This was the kind of wrestling that reminds us why we love WWE! And with Ethan Page getting involved in the aftermath, the Intercontinental Championship picture just keeps getting more interesting! Was this the MATCH OF THE NIGHT? 🪜 PENTA CONTINUES HIS MONEY IN THE BANK MOMENTUM! Mr. Money in the Bank picks up a major victory over Bron Breakker with some help from Je'Von Evans! Penta is making his presence felt around BOTH world champions. But when will WWE finally pull the trigger on that briefcase? 👀 PLUS, WE DISCUSS: 🔥 Bron Breakker and Je'Von Evans continuing their heated rivalry 👑 Liv Morgan, Chelsea Green and the women's championship picture 😈 Bayley and Lyra Valkyria's increasingly personal feud 😂 Joe Hendry vs. JD McDonagh — is the comedy working? 🏆 Chad Gable's Intercontinental Championship reign 🔥 Where WWE's biggest storylines are heading before Crown Jewel 🎯 THE BIGGER CONVERSATION: IS WWE FINALLY FINDING ITS GROOVE? Chris sees a product that's getting better, delivering entertaining segments and building meaningful stories. Marcus sees some genuinely great moments surrounded by a show that still feels pretty pedestrian. So who's right? Is WWE finally giving fans something to get excited about, or are we giving the company too much credit for simply moving its storylines forward? We break down the GOOD, the BAD and everything in between! 👇 JOIN THE 8301 DEBATE!

Oct 17

😴 SMACKDOWN WAS BORING! Rey Fenix SHINES, Cody HESITATES & B-Fab STEALS THE SHOW?! | 8301 Podcast

🚨 WWE SMACKDOWN WAS PEDESTRIAN… BUT A FEW SUPERSTARS STILL STOOD OUT! 🚨 🎙️ THE 8301 PODCAST IS BACK! Marcus Brown & Chris Long are breaking down the October 16, 2026 edition of WWE Friday Night SmackDown, and we've got one major question: 😴 WHEN IS SMACKDOWN GOING TO GET EXCITING AGAIN?! Tonight wasn't necessarily a terrible show, but it was PEDESTRIAN! Storylines moved forward, matches happened, and WWE continued building toward Crown Jewel. But where was the excitement? Where were the moments that made us feel like we absolutely HAD to tune in? Sometimes moving stories forward just isn't enough. You still have to ENTERTAIN us! 🔥 TONIGHT ON THE 8301 PODCAST: 🏆 REY FENIX IS MR. MATCH OF THE NIGHT! Once again, Rey Fenix delivers when the rest of the show struggles to keep our attention! His match against Ricky Saints reminded us why he's becoming one of the most enjoyable wrestlers to watch on WWE television. Fenix doesn't need to be forced down anyone's throat. He's getting over ORGANICALLY by consistently putting on great matches! At what point does WWE realize that Rey Fenix is becoming a must-see superstar? 🐍 CODY RHODES vs. RANDY ORTON — THE MOST INTERESTING STORY ON SMACKDOWN?! It was GREAT seeing Randy Orton back in the picture tonight! We're genuinely interested in where WWE is taking this rivalry, especially with Randy continuing to challenge Cody's killer instinct. Cody may have finally delivered a Punt Kick to Baron Corbin, but when he had RANDY in front of him, he still hesitated! And that's the problem! If Cody struggles to cross that line against somebody else, what's going to happen when it's Randy Orton standing across from him? Is Cody really becoming more dangerous, or is Randy proving that Cody will NEVER have the killer instinct needed to beat him at his own game? 💅🏽 IS B-FAB THE REAL LEADER OF THE BADDIES?! Now THIS is an interesting conversation! Jade Cargill, Michin and B-Fab have the look and attitude, but we're starting to notice something. B-FAB MIGHT BE THE COMPLETE PACKAGE! 🎤 She can TALK! 💪 She can WRESTLE! 🔥 She can DRESS! And yes, when you're calling yourselves THE BADDIES, presentation MATTERS! 😂 While Jade continues developing her in-ring abilities and Michin works on becoming a stronger talker, B-Fab seems to already understand the entire assignment! Is B-Fab quietly becoming the de facto leader of the group? And should WWE start presenting her as the STAR of The Baddies? 🔥 PLUS, WE DISCUSS: 👑 Sami Zayn's increasingly arrogant WWE Championship reign 💰 Penta's Money in the Bank briefcase hanging over the championship picture 🔥 Trick Williams continuing to establish himself as a major player 👀 The women's tag team championship picture 🤔 WWE moving storylines forward without necessarily making them more entertaining 🚨 THE BIGGER PROBLEM WITH SMACKDOWN… We're not saying NOTHING happened. We're saying that just because something happens doesn't automatically make it INTERESTING! WWE has incredible talent, plenty of storylines and more than enough resources to put on an entertaining show. So why do so many episodes feel like we're just going through the motions? We break down what worked, what didn't, and why Rey Fenix, Randy Orton and B-Fab gave us some of the most interesting things to talk about tonight! 👇 JOIN THE 8301 DEBATE! 😴 Was tonight's SmackDown boring or did you enjoy it? 🏆 Is Rey Fenix WWE's most consistently entertaining in-ring performer right now? 🐍 Will Cody Rhodes EVER be able to go all the way against Randy Orton? 💅🏽 Is B-Fab the REAL star and leader of The Baddies? 🤔 Is WWE confusing storyline progression with actual entertainment? 🔥 What was YOUR favorite moment of SmackDown? DROP YOUR THOUGHTS IN THE COMMENTS! 👍 LIKE | 💬 COMMENT | 🔔 SUBSCRIBE 🎙️ THE 8301 PODCAST Real wrestling talk. Real opinions. ALWAYS 8301.

Oct 13

🚨 CARMELO HAYES JOINS 946?! WWE RAW WAS GOOD… BUT IS EVERYTHING FOR SALE?! | 8301 Podcast

🚨 CARMELO HAYES IS BACK! 946 JUST GOT MORE DANGEROUS! AND WWE IS TURNING EVERYTHING INTO A BUSINESS! 💰🔥 🎙️ THE 8301 PODCAST IS BACK! Marcus Brown & Chris Long break down the October 12, 2026 edition of WWE Monday Night Raw — and for the first time in a while, we actually have some POSITIVE things to say about WWE! Tonight's Raw gave us surprises, great wrestling, interesting character development and some storylines worth getting excited about! But that doesn't mean WWE is escaping criticism! 😂 🔥 TONIGHT WE DISCUSS: 🚨 CARMELO HAYES RETURNS AND JOINS 946?!Now THIS is something we're excited about! Carmelo Hayes makes his presence felt in a MAJOR way, helping Royce Keys and 946 destroy Solo Sikoa and The Usos! Does Carmelo finally give 946 the star power they've been missing? And what does this mean for Roman Reigns and the rest of The Bloodline? 🏆 REY FENIX vs. CHAD GABLE — MATCH OF THE NIGHT!These two put on a wrestling clinic! Rey Fenix continues getting over ORGANICALLY by doing what he does best — WRESTLING! No forced catchphrases. No unnecessary character changes. Just incredible performances that make fans want to see more! Is WWE finally realizing that great wrestling can create stars? 👑 OBA FEMI DOESN'T NEED PAUL HEYMAN!Paul Heyman wants Oba Femi on his side, but Oba made one thing perfectly clear: HE'S AN OBA FEMI GUY! Does Oba already have everything he needs to become WWE's next megastar? 💥 BRON BREAKKER DESTROYS JE'VON EVANS!Je'Von shows up injured, and Bron Breakker delivers a devastating Spear! Is WWE doing a great job building Bron as a monster heel, or is Je'Von becoming his personal punching bag? 🪜 PENTA IS MR. MONEY IN THE BANK!We're HAPPY to see Penta holding that briefcase! But where does WWE go with him now? Is a world championship actually in his future? 💰 HAS WWE TURNED EVERY MOMENT INTO SOMETHING TO SELL?! Here's where the conversation gets REALLY interesting! From the ambulance involved in Je'Von Evans' Money in the Bank moment to Penta's MITB celebration, WWE seems determined to turn every memorable moment into another merchandising opportunity. We're all for WWE making money, but at what point does BUSINESS start overshadowing the ENTERTAINMENT? Are we watching wrestling storylines or elaborate product commercials? 🔥 PLUS:• The Bloodline's internal problems and Roman Reigns' absence• Liv Morgan's championship celebration and Chelsea Green• Stephanie Vaquer and Becky Lynch's unfinished business• Ethan Page attacking Rey Fenix• Where WWE's biggest storylines go from here 🎯 THE BOTTOM LINE: This was a GOOD episode of Monday Night Raw! We enjoyed the wrestling, loved seeing Carmelo Hayes back, and appreciated some of the creative direction. But there's still A LOT to question about WWE's booking and how heavily the company is monetizing every moment. And we're breaking ALL OF IT DOWN! 👇 JOIN THE 8301 DEBATE! 🔥 Does Carmelo Hayes make 946 a legitimate threat? 🏆 Was Rey Fenix vs. Chad Gable the match of the night? 👑 Is Oba Femi better WITHOUT Paul Heyman? 💥 Is Bron Breakker going too far with Je'Von Evans? 🪜 Should Penta become a world champion? 💰 Has WWE gone OVERBOARD with merchandising? 🤔 Was this one of the better episodes of Raw lately? DROP YOUR THOUGHTS IN THE COMMENTS! 👍 LIKE | 💬 COMMENT | 🔔 SUBSCRIBE 🎙️ THE 8301 PODCAST Real wrestling talk. Real opinions. ALWAYS 8301. #WWE #WWERaw #8301Podcast #CarmeloHayes #946WWE #RoyceKeys #ReyFenix #ChadGable #ObaFemi #PaulHeyman #BronBreakker #JeVonEvans #Penta #MoneyInTheBank #TheBloodline #WrestlingPodcast

Oct 11

🚨 WWE MONEY IN THE BANK 2026: DID WWE FINALLY DELIVER?! 🪜 | SPECIAL GUEST HOST! | 8301 Podcast

🚨 WWE MONEY IN THE BANK 2026 IS IN THE BOOKS! 🚨 🪜 NEW CHAMPIONS! SHOCKING MOMENTS! BIG WINS! AND EVEN BIGGER QUESTIONS! But did WWE actually deliver a great Premium Live Event, or are we still dealing with the same creative problems that have been frustrating fans for weeks? 🎙️ THE 8301 PODCAST IS BACK — WITH A SPECIAL TWIST! With Chris Long out of town, Marcus Brown is joined by a VERY SPECIAL GUEST CO-HOST — his wife, Alicia Marie! ❤️🎤 That's right! We're bringing a different perspective to the 8301 Podcast as Marcus and Alicia break down WWE Money in the Bank 2026! And we're not holding anything back! 🔥 TONIGHT WE DISCUSS: ☝️ ROMAN REIGNS vs. LA KNIGHT! Roman retains the World Heavyweight Championship, but is his attitude toward The Bloodline becoming a bigger story than his title reign? 🚨 ROYCE KEYS & 946 vs. THE BLOODLINE! The family war continues! Is Roman really concerned about what's happening to his family, or is he only worried about himself? 🪜 WOMEN'S MONEY IN THE BANK! Tiffany Stratton wins the briefcase AGAIN! Was she the right choice, or should WWE have used this opportunity to elevate somebody new? 💥 OBA FEMI vs. BRONSON REED! Oba continues to look unstoppable! Is WWE building its next megastar right in front of us? 👑 STEPHANIE VAQUER vs. BECKY LYNCH vs. LIV MORGAN! Liv Morgan is Women's World Champion again! Did WWE make the right call, or did Stephanie deserve a longer reign? 🔥 MEN'S MONEY IN THE BANK! We discuss the ladder match, the biggest moments, the competitors and what the briefcase could mean for WWE's future! 🤔 AND MOST IMPORTANTLY — WHERE DOES WWE GO FROM HERE?! We've been very critical of WWE lately. The weekly shows have felt repetitive, some storylines haven't delivered, and at times watching wrestling has started to feel more like work than entertainment. But did Money in the Bank give us a reason to get excited again? Marcus and Alicia discuss what they LOVED, what they DIDN'T LIKE, what WWE got right, what creative still needs to fix, and which superstars should be pushed going forward. No sugarcoating. No blind praise. Just REAL wrestling conversation from two different perspectives! 👇 JOIN THE 8301 DEBATE! 🪜 Did Money in the Bank 2026 deliver? 🏆 Were the right people victorious? ☝️ Is Roman Reigns becoming the problem in The Bloodline? 🔥 Who had the best performance of the night? 😤 What was your BIGGEST disappointment? 👀 Where should WWE go from here? And let us know how you liked Alicia Marie stepping in as special guest co-host! ❤️ 👇 DROP YOUR THOUGHTS IN THE COMMENTS! 👍 LIKE | 💬 COMMENT | 🔔 SUBSCRIBE 🎙️ THE 8301 PODCAST Real wrestling talk. Real opinions. ALWAYS 8301. #WWE #MoneyInTheBank #MITB2026 #8301Podcast #WWEMoneyInTheBank #RomanReigns #LAKnight #TheBloodline #TiffanyStratton #LivMorgan #ObaFemi #WrestlingPodcast

8301 Wrestling Podcast

🚨 946 GETS STRONGER! WHERE ARE ZILLA & JACOB FATU?! STOP RECYCLING CODY! | WWE RAW REVIEW

🎉 50 EPISODES! THE DEMON IS BACK! But Is WWE Still ENTERTAINING?! | 8301 Podcast

🚨 WWE IS RUNNING OUT OF STARS! Roman Can't Carry This Company FOREVER! | RAW Review

🚨 SMACKDOWN WAS A SNOOZEFEST?! STOP WASTING RANDY ORTON! B-FAB SHINES! | 8301 Podcast

🚨 946 IS A SHIELD RIP-OFF?! Roman SAVES The Bloodline! Chris & Marcus DISAGREE on RAW! | 8301 Podcast

😴 SMACKDOWN WAS BORING! Rey Fenix SHINES, Cody HESITATES & B-Fab STEALS THE SHOW?! | 8301 Podcast

🚨 CARMELO HAYES JOINS 946?! WWE RAW WAS GOOD… BUT IS EVERYTHING FOR SALE?! | 8301 Podcast

🚨 WWE MONEY IN THE BANK 2026: DID WWE FINALLY DELIVER?! 🪜 | SPECIAL GUEST HOST! | 8301 Podcast

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8301 Wrestling Podcast

Episodes

🚨 946 GETS STRONGER! WHERE ARE ZILLA & JACOB FATU?! STOP RECYCLING CODY! | WWE RAW REVIEW

🎉 50 EPISODES! THE DEMON IS BACK! But Is WWE Still ENTERTAINING?! | 8301 Podcast

🚨 WWE IS RUNNING OUT OF STARS! Roman Can't Carry This Company FOREVER! | RAW Review

🚨 SMACKDOWN WAS A SNOOZEFEST?! STOP WASTING RANDY ORTON! B-FAB SHINES! | 8301 Podcast

🚨 946 IS A SHIELD RIP-OFF?! Roman SAVES The Bloodline! Chris & Marcus DISAGREE on RAW! | 8301 Podcast

😴 SMACKDOWN WAS BORING! Rey Fenix SHINES, Cody HESITATES & B-Fab STEALS THE SHOW?! | 8301 Podcast

🚨 CARMELO HAYES JOINS 946?! WWE RAW WAS GOOD… BUT IS EVERYTHING FOR SALE?! | 8301 Podcast

🚨 WWE MONEY IN THE BANK 2026: DID WWE FINALLY DELIVER?! 🪜 | SPECIAL GUEST HOST! | 8301 Podcast

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