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  1. The Wrestling Rewind #231 🎙️ : WWE Night of Champions, TNA Slammiversary & AEW Forbidden Door | Preview

    2d ago

    The Wrestling Rewind #231 🎙️ : WWE Night of Champions, TNA Slammiversary & AEW Forbidden Door | Preview

    WWE Night of Champions, TNA Slammiversary & AEW Forbidden Door Preview 📅 Air Date: 27-06-26 📻 Broadcast on Phoenix 92.5 FM This week on The Wrestling Rewind, Darragh and Christopher return with a special weekend edition as professional wrestling's busiest weekend of the year arrives. With WWE Night of Champions, TNA Slammiversary, and AEW Forbidden Door all taking place within 24 hours, there's plenty to break down. The show opens with Darragh's exclusive interview with TNA star AJ Francis, who discusses why this year's Slammiversary is the biggest event in TNA's modern history. AJ talks about becoming "Mr. Slammiversary," why TNA thrives when its back is against the wall, and why every wrestler on the card is looking to steal the show. Attention then turns to TNA Slammiversary, with the hosts previewing one of the strongest cards of the weekend. From the Ultimate X Championship match and the Hardys' latest ladder war to Mike Santana challenging for the TNA World Championship, they explain why TNA could once again steal the weekend. Next up is AEW Forbidden Door, a show both hosts agree consistently delivers despite their differing opinions on AEW as a whole. They preview Kenny Omega vs Zack Sabre Jr., the Owen Hart Cup Finals, and debate whether Forbidden Door remains AEW's strongest annual event. Finally, the conversation shifts to WWE Night of Champions from Saudi Arabia. The hosts preview every major match on the card, including the King and Queen of the Ring Finals, Tiffany Stratton vs Jade Cargill, Trick Williams vs Ricky Saints, Braun Breakker vs Seth Rollins inside a Steel Cage, and the Triple Threat World Championship match featuring Cody Rhodes, Gunther and Sami Zayn. Along the way they make bold predictions, discuss the future of Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar's looming return, and ask one big question: can WWE finally end the Cody Coma? ▶️ YouTube Chapters 00:00 The Wrestling Rewind Intro 01:10 Exclusive Interview – AJ Francis 09:30 Why Slammiversary Matters in 2026 14:30 TNA Slammiversary Preview 20:00 Ultimate X & Ladder Match Breakdown 26:30 Why TNA Could Steal the Weekend 31:00 AEW Forbidden Door Preview 37:00 Kenny Omega vs Zack Sabre Jr. 41:30 Will Ospreay Debate 46:30 WWE Night of Champions Preview 49:00 Queen of the Ring Predictions 53:00 King of the Ring Predictions 57:30 Tiffany Stratton vs Jade Cargill 01:01:00 Trick Williams vs Ricky Saints 01:04:00 Braun Breakker vs Seth Rollins 01:08:00 Cody Rhodes, Gunther & Sami Zayn Predictions 01:13:00 Can WWE Escape the Cody Coma? 01:17:00 Final Thoughts & Wrap Up 🎧 Spotify Timestamps 00:00 Show introduction 01:10 Exclusive interview with AJ Francis 09:30 AJ Francis on TNA's growth 14:30 TNA Slammiversary preview 20:00 Ultimate X and Tag Team Ladder Match 26:30 Why TNA may steal the weekend 31:00 AEW Forbidden Door preview 37:00 Kenny Omega vs Zack Sabre Jr. 41:30 Will Ospreay discussion 46:30 WWE Night of Champions preview begins 49:00 Queen of the Ring Final predictions 53:00 King of the Ring Final predictions 57:30 Tiffany Stratton vs Jade Cargill 01:01:00 Trick Williams vs Ricky Saints 01:04:00 Braun Breakker vs Seth Rollins Steel Cage Match 01:08:00 Cody Rhodes vs Gunther vs Sami Zayn preview 01:13:00 WWE creative and the "Cody Coma" debate 01:17:00 Closing thoughts and plugs 🔗 Follow & Support 🎙 Christopher's Podcasts: The Josh Zodiac Podcast The Reel Movie Critics YouTube: youtube.com/@THEJoshZodiacPodcast TikTok: tiktok.com/@thejoshzodiacpodcast X: x.com/joshzodiacpod 🐦 Darragh on X: @darraghwv 🌐 Website: nerdtoknowmedia.com #TheWrestlingRewind #WrestlingPodcast #WWE #WWENightOfChampions #TNA #TNASlammiversary #AJFrancis #AEW #ForbiddenDoor #CodyRhodes #Gunther #SamiZayn #KingOfTheRing #QueenOfTheRing #KennyOmega #ZackSabreJr #WillOspreay #BraunBreakker #SethRollins #TrickWilliams #RickySaints #Phoenix925FM

    56 min
  2. The Wrestling Rewind #230 🎙️ : Interview with Dave Wishnowski | Pro Wrestling X

    3d ago

    The Wrestling Rewind #230 🎙️ : Interview with Dave Wishnowski | Pro Wrestling X

    The Story Behind One of Wrestling Gaming's Most Passionate Indie Projects 📅 Air Date: 28-04-26 📻 Broadcast on Phoenix 92.5 FM This special edition of The Wrestling Rewind sees Darragh sit down with Dave Wishnowski, creator and lead developer of Pro Wrestling X, one of the longest-running independent wrestling game projects ever attempted. Born out of frustration with the state of wrestling games in the early 2000s, Dave explains how a simple idea shared among wrestling fans online eventually became a full-scale development project. What began in 2002 as a dream to create the wrestling game fans actually wanted has evolved into more than two decades of dedication, perseverance and community support. The interview explores the incredible journey behind Pro Wrestling X, from leaving a secure job to pursue game development full-time, overcoming countless technical and financial challenges, and staying committed despite the ever-changing wrestling game landscape. Dave also discusses what makes Pro Wrestling X different from mainstream wrestling titles, the importance of creative freedom, community feedback, and why independent developers can still offer something unique to wrestling fans. For anyone who loves wrestling games—or simply enjoys hearing the stories behind ambitious indie projects—this is a fascinating look at one developer's determination to build the game he always wanted to play. ▶️ YouTube Chapters 00:00 The Wrestling Rewind Intro 00:45 Meet Dave Wishnowski 02:10 The Birth of Pro Wrestling X 05:30 Leaving Everything Behind 09:15 Building an Indie Wrestling Game 13:30 Community Support Through the Years 17:20 Wrestling Games Then vs Now 22:10 What Makes Pro Wrestling X Different? 27:00 Challenges of Indie Development 31:45 The Future of Pro Wrestling X 36:15 Advice for Aspiring Developers 39:30 Where to Support the Game 41:00 Final Thoughts 🎧 Spotify Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Meet Dave Wishnowski 02:10 Why Pro Wrestling X was created 05:30 Quitting his job to follow the dream 09:15 Building a wrestling game from scratch 13:30 Keeping the project alive for over 20 years 17:20 The evolution of wrestling games 22:10 What sets Pro Wrestling X apart 27:00 The biggest development challenges 31:45 What's next for the project 36:15 Advice for indie developers 39:30 How fans can support Pro Wrestling X 41:00 Closing thoughts 🔗 Follow & Support 🎮 Support Pro Wrestling X 🌐 Official Website: https://prowrestlingx.com/ 🛒 Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/297310/Pro_Wrestling_X/ 🐦 Darragh on X: @darraghwv 🌐 Website: nerdtoknowmedia.com #TheWrestlingRewind #ProWrestlingX #DaveWishnowski #WrestlingGames #IndieGames #Steam #ProWrestling #GamingPodcast #RetroGaming #IndieDeveloper #WrestlingCommunity #Phoenix925FM #NerdToKnowMedia

    31 min
  3. The Wrestling Rewind #229 🎙️ "Mr. Slammiversary" AJ Francis | Exclusive Interview

    4d ago

    The Wrestling Rewind #229 🎙️ "Mr. Slammiversary" AJ Francis | Exclusive Interview

    📅 Air Date: 27-06-26 📻 Broadcast on Phoenix 92.5 FM This week on The Wrestling Rewind, Darragh O'Connor sits down for an exclusive one-on-one interview with TNA Wrestling's AJ Francis ahead of Slammiversary 2026, live from the Agganis Arena in Boston. Known as "Mr. Slammiversary," AJ reflects on the matches that helped redefine his career and explains why this year's event is the perfect opportunity for TNA Wrestling to remind the wrestling world exactly who they are. During the interview, AJ discusses TNA's new era, the company's momentum following its move to AMC, and why he believes TNA always performs at its very best when the pressure is at its highest. The conversation also covers his remarkable journey from the NFL to professional wrestling, overcoming criticism throughout his career, and the importance of believing in yourself despite what others may say. Darragh also asks AJ about dream Slammiversary opponents, bringing back the legendary King of the Mountain Match, his respect for AJ Styles, Samoa Joe and Bobby Lashley, and why Moose would be his ideal opponent for a future TNA World Championship main event. Finally, AJ previews his upcoming Slammiversary match, shares his thoughts on wrestling in front of the passionate Boston crowd, and tells fans why this year's Slammiversary is a must-watch event. ▶️ YouTube Chapters 00:00 Show Intro 00:58 Welcome AJ Francis 01:15 Why Slammiversary 2026 Is Special 03:15 Why Fans Should Watch Slammiversary 05:00 Mr. Slammiversary's Legacy 05:45 King of the Mountain Returns? 07:00 From NFL to Wrestling 08:30 Believing in Yourself 10:20 TNA Ahead of the Curve 10:45 Dream Slammiversary Opponents 12:20 AJ Styles, Samoa Joe & Moose 13:30 Boston Crowd Expectations 14:30 Watching TNA on AMC & TNA+ 15:20 Final Thoughts 🎧 Spotify Timestamps 00:00 Show introduction 00:58 Darragh welcomes AJ Francis 01:15 Why Slammiversary is TNA's biggest opportunity 03:15 Why new fans should watch TNA 05:00 Becoming "Mr. Slammiversary" 05:45 Bringing back King of the Mountain 07:00 NFL to WWE to TNA journey 08:30 Handling criticism and believing in yourself 10:20 TNA's innovation in wrestling 10:45 Dream Slammiversary opponents 12:20 AJ Styles, Samoa Joe, Bobby Lashley and Moose 13:30 Boston crowd expectations 14:30 Where to watch TNA Wrestling 15:20 Closing remarks 🔗 Follow & Support 🐦 Darragh on X: @darraghwv 🌐 Website: nerdtoknowmedia.com #TheWrestlingRewind #AJFrancis #MrSlammiversary #Slammiversary2026 #TNAWrestling #TNA #Interview #WrestlingPodcast #Phoenix925FM #AgganisArena #Boston #Moose #AJStyles #SamoaJoe #BobbyLashley #KingOfTheMountain #NFLtoWrestling #ProfessionalWrestling #ProWrestling #WrestlingInterview

    13 min
  4. The Wrestling Rewind #228 🎙️ TNA Shakeup, & Punk Rumours | NXT TakeOver - Brooklyn 2015 | Review

    4d ago

    The Wrestling Rewind #228 🎙️ TNA Shakeup, & Punk Rumours | NXT TakeOver - Brooklyn 2015 | Review

    📅 Air Date: 20-06-26 📻 Broadcast on Phoenix 92.5 FM This week on The Wrestling Rewind, Darragh and Christopher tackle one of the most surprising weeks in recent wrestling news before revisiting one of the greatest events in NXT history. The show begins with the huge backstage shake-up inside TNA Wrestling, following the departures of Tommy Dreamer, Sami Callihan, Tessa Blanchard and several key backstage personnel. The hosts discuss what these changes really mean for TNA, why fans shouldn't jump to conclusions about the company's future, and whether the promotion is simply entering a new creative era ahead of Slammiversary. Next, the pair turn their attention to the latest CM Punk rumours, as speculation once again claims Punk could be leaving WWE. Darragh and Christopher explain why the story refuses to disappear, WWE's response to the reports, and why a return to AEW remains highly unlikely. The discussion continues with reports that Mick Foley wants one final wrestling match. While fans would love to see the Hardcore Legend one last time, the hosts debate whether another hardcore match would be worth the risk given Foley's decades of injuries and punishment. Finally, this week's Wrestling Time Machine heads back to NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn (2015)—the event that many consider the beginning of NXT's golden era. From Jushin Thunder Liger's unforgettable WWE debut to Bayley and Sasha Banks delivering an all-time classic, before Finn Bálor and Kevin Owens closed the show in a spectacular ladder match, the team revisits one of WWE's finest events of the modern era. ▶️ YouTube Chapters 00:00 The Wrestling Rewind Intro 01:15 Summer Heat & Air Conditioning Chat 04:20 Massive TNA Shake-Up 09:15 Tommy Dreamer Leaves TNA 13:10 Tessa Blanchard's Exit Explained 18:00 Is TNA Really in Trouble? 22:30 CM Punk Rumours Return 27:45 WWE Responds 31:00 SummerSlam Stadium Update 33:00 Mick Foley's Last Match Debate 40:00 Wrestling Time Machine Begins 41:30 NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn Overview 44:00 Jushin Thunder Liger vs Tyler Breeze 47:30 NXT Tag Team Championship 50:30 Samoa Joe vs Baron Corbin 54:30 Bayley vs Sasha Banks Classic 59:30 Finn Bálor vs Kevin Owens Ladder Match 01:08:00 Final Ratings & Closing Thoughts 🎧 Spotify Timestamps 00:00 Show intro and opening discussion 01:15 Summer weather and air conditioning chat 04:20 TNA backstage shake-up explained 09:15 Tommy Dreamer and Sami Callihan departures 13:10 Tessa Blanchard chooses CMLL 18:00 What the changes mean for TNA 22:30 CM Punk rumours return again 27:45 WWE shuts down the speculation 31:00 SummerSlam stadium update 33:00 Should Mick Foley wrestle again? 40:00 Wrestling Time Machine returns 41:30 NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn (2015) begins 44:00 Jushin Thunder Liger vs Tyler Breeze 47:30 NXT Tag Team Championship review 50:30 Samoa Joe vs Baron Corbin 54:30 Bayley vs Sasha Banks revisited 59:30 Finn Bálor vs Kevin Owens ladder classic 01:08:00 Final thoughts and show wrap-up 🔗 Follow & Support 🎙 Christopher's Podcasts: The Josh Zodiac Podcast The Reel Movie Critics YouTube: youtube.com/@THEJoshZodiacPodcast TikTok: tiktok.com/@thejoshzodiacpodcast X: x.com/joshzodiacpod 🐦 Darragh on X: @darraghwv 🌐 Website: nerdtoknowmedia.com #TheWrestlingRewind #WrestlingPodcast #WWE #TNA #CMPunk #MickFoley #NXT #NXTTakeOver #

    59 min
  5. The Wrestling Rewind #227 🎙️: CM Punk Rumours, King of the Ring Chaos, TNA Builds Momentum & King of the Ring 2001 Review

    Jun 16

    The Wrestling Rewind #227 🎙️: CM Punk Rumours, King of the Ring Chaos, TNA Builds Momentum & King of the Ring 2001 Review

    📅 Air Date: 18-06-26 📻 Broadcast on Phoenix 92.5 FM This week on The Wrestling Rewind, Darragh and Christopher tackle one of the most ridiculous wrestling rumours of the year as reports claiming CM Punk is preparing to leave WWE begin spreading across social media. The pair break down why the story makes little sense, discuss Punk's current standing within WWE, and explore the growing possibility of a major SummerSlam programme involving Cody Rhodes. Could Punk finally be the man to end what Christopher has officially dubbed "The Cody Coma"? The conversation then shifts to WWE's King and Queen of the Ring tournaments. Attention also turns to WWE's increasingly strange scheduling decisions, including Money in the Bank being pushed back yet again. With SummerSlam approaching and major stars potentially heading off for Hollywood commitments, the duo debate whether significant title changes may be on the horizon. Over in TNA, excitement continues to build ahead of Slammiversary. From Ultimate X to championship ladder matches and a stacked title card, Darragh explains why TNA currently feels like the most complete wrestling product heading into one of the busiest weekends of the year. Finally, the Wrestling Rewind Time Machine heads back to King of the Ring 2001, one of WWE's most beloved pay-per-views. The hosts revisit Edge's breakthrough tournament victory, Kurt Angle's incredible performance throughout the night, and the legendary Street Fight between Kurt Angle and Shane McMahon that remains one of the most brutal matches in company history. 🎧 Wrestling news, classic wrestling discussion, honest opinions and weekly analysis from fans who still love professional wrestling. ▶️ YouTube Chapters 00:00 The Wrestling Rewind Intro 02:00 Masters of the Universe Review 05:00 CM Punk Leaving WWE Rumours 11:00 Why The Punk Story Makes No Sense 16:00 CM Punk vs Cody Rhodes? 20:00 Enter The Cody Coma 25:00 King & Queen of the Ring Discussion 31:00 WWE's Tournament Problem 36:00 Why King of the Ring Should Build Stars 42:00 Money in the Bank Moves Again 47:00 TNA Slammiversary Preview 53:00 What Is Ultimate X? 57:00 Wrestling's Huge June Weekend 01:02:00 Forbidden Door vs Slammiversary 01:07:00 King of the Ring 2001 Review Begins 01:11:00 Edge Wins King of the Ring 01:15:00 Jeff Hardy vs X-Pac 01:19:00 Kurt Angle's Incredible Night 01:23:00 Shane McMahon Street Fight Classic 01:30:00 Final Thoughts & Wrap Up 🎧 Spotify Timestamps 00:00 Show intro 02:00 Masters of the Universe discussion 05:00 CM Punk departure rumours debunked 11:00 Why WWE isn't losing Punk 16:00 SummerSlam possibilities for CM Punk 20:00 The Cody Coma discussion 25:00 King and Queen of the Ring review 31:00 Problems with WWE's tournament structure 36:00 How WWE could create new stars 42:00 Money in the Bank schedule changes 47:00 TNA Slammiversary preview 53:00 Ultimate X explained 57:00 Wrestling's crowded June schedule 01:02:00 Forbidden Door versus Slammiversary 01:07:00 King of the Ring 2001 retrospective 01:11:00 Edge's breakout tournament win 01:15:00 Jeff Hardy versus X-Pac 01:19:00 Kurt Angle steals the show 01:23:00 Kurt Angle vs Shane McMahon review 01:30:00 Closing thoughts and plugs 🔗 Follow & Support 🎙 Christopher's Podcasts: The Josh Zodiac Podcast The Reel Movie Critics YouTube: youtube.com/@THEJoshZodiacPodcast TikTok: tiktok.com/@thejoshzodiacpodcast X: x.com/joshzodiacpod 🐦 Darragh on X: @darraghwv 🌐 Website: nerdtoknowmedia.com #TheWrestlingRewind #WrestlingPodcast #CMpunk #CodyRhodes #KingOfTheRing #QueenOfTheRing #WWE #TNA #Slammiversary #UltimateX #MoneyInTheBank #SummerSlam #KurtAngle #ShaneMcMahon #Edge #JeffHardy #XPac #ForbiddenDoor #AEW #WrestlingNews #ProWrestling #Phoenix925FM

    56 min
  6. The Wrestling Rewind #226 🎙️: Clash in Italy Disappointment, AAA Steals The Show & KOTOR Returns

    Jun 11

    The Wrestling Rewind #226 🎙️: Clash in Italy Disappointment, AAA Steals The Show & KOTOR Returns

    📅 Air Date: 02-06-26 📻 Broadcast on Phoenix 92.5 FM This week on The Wrestling Rewind, Darragh and Christopher dive into a frustrating week for WWE while celebrating one of the most surprising wrestling shows of the year. The discussion begins with the return of the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments. While the prestigious tournaments once helped launch careers and create wrestling legends, both hosts question WWE's modern format and debate whether the concept still carries the same importance it once did. Attention then turns to AEW's recent pay-per-view success. Despite criticism often aimed at the company, Darragh highlights why AEW's latest event delivered where WWE continues to struggle, praising the in-ring quality and overall presentation. The pair also discuss Mick Foley's appearance in AEW and react to reports that the hardcore legend may be considering one final match. Is there still room for Foley in a wrestling ring, or is this a step too far? The main event discussion focuses on WWE's Clash in Italy. Despite a passionate European crowd and an impressive venue in Milan, both hosts found the show disappointingly forgettable. From Cody Rhodes defeating Gunther to Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi and Rhea Ripley vs Jade Cargill, they break down what went wrong and why WWE's creative momentum appears to be fading. Finally, they review AAA's spectacular free YouTube event, headlined by El Grande Americano vs El Hijo del Vikingo in a brutal Mask vs Mask encounter that many are already calling a Match of the Year contender. Could AAA become WWE's own internal competition much like NXT once was? 🎧 Wrestling news, honest opinions, classic wrestling discussion, and weekly analysis from fans who still love professional wrestling. ▶️ YouTube Chapters 00:00 The Wrestling Rewind Intro 00:50 NBA Finals & Stanley Cup Talk 03:00 King & Queen of the Ring Returns 06:30 Why WWE's Tournament Format Fails 11:00 Can King of the Ring Matter Again? 16:00 AEW's Double or Nothing Success 21:30 Why AEW Feels Different to WWE 25:00 Mick Foley Appears in AEW 28:30 Should Mick Foley Wrestle Again? 34:00 Clash in Italy Review Begins 36:30 Cody Rhodes vs Gunther Discussion 40:00 Becky Lynch vs Sol Ruca 43:00 Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi 46:00 Rhea Ripley vs Jade Cargill 49:00 Why WWE Feels Stale Right Now 52:00 AAA Steals the Weekend 55:00 Mask vs Mask Match Review 58:00 Match of the Year Contender? 01:01:00 Final Thoughts & Wrap Up 🎧 Spotify Timestamps 00:00 Show intro and sports discussion 00:50 Stanley Cup and NBA Finals chat 03:00 King and Queen of the Ring begins 06:30 Problems with WWE's tournament format 11:00 Can King of the Ring still create stars? 16:00 AEW's latest pay-per-view success 21:30 AEW versus WWE presentation styles 25:00 Mick Foley arrives in AEW 28:30 Debate over one final Foley match 34:00 Clash in Italy review 36:30 Cody Rhodes defeats Gunther 40:00 Becky Lynch vs Sol Ruca analysis 43:00 Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi rivalry continues 46:00 Rhea Ripley vs Jade Cargill discussion 49:00 WWE's current creative issues 52:00 AAA's breakout weekend 55:00 El Grande Americano vs El Hijo del Vikingo 58:00 Match of the Year discussion 01:01:00 Closing thoughts and plugs 🔗 Follow & Support 🎙 Christopher's Podcasts: The Josh Zodiac Podcast The Reel Movie Critics YouTube: youtube.com/@THEJoshZodiacPodcast TikTok: tiktok.com/@thejoshzodiacpodcast X: x.com/joshzodiacpod 🐦 Darragh on X: @darraghwv 🌐 Website: nerdtoknowmedia.com #TheWrestlingRewind #WrestlingPodcast #WWE #AEW #KingOfTheRing #QueenOfTheRing #ClashInItaly #AAA #MickFoley #CodyRhodes #Gunther #BrockLesnar #ObaFemi #SolRuca #RheaRipley #JadeCargill #ElGrandeAmericano #LuchaLibre #WrestlingNews #ProWrestling #Phoenix925FM

    58 min
  7. Nerd To Know Basis #290 🤓: Mandalorian & Grogu, The Backrooms, Spider-Noir & Remembering Anthony Stewart Head

    Jun 11

    Nerd To Know Basis #290 🤓: Mandalorian & Grogu, The Backrooms, Spider-Noir & Remembering Anthony Stewart Head

    📅 Air Date: 05-06-26 📻 Broadcast on Phoenix 92.5 FM This week on Nerd To Know Basis, Cian and Darragh begin on a more reflective note as they pay tribute to several beloved figures from film, television, comics and voice acting who passed away during the week. The discussion opens with the news of the passing of Anthony Stewart Head & acclaimed graphic novelist Marjane Satrapi, whose groundbreaking autobiographical graphic novel Persepolis. Switching gears, Darragh finally delivers his long-awaited review of The Mandalorian & Grogu. While he argues the film never truly justifies its existence as a theatrical release, he also pushes back against some of the harsher online criticism. The show then turns to one of the year's most surprising success stories: The Backrooms. Based on the internet horror phenomenon, the film represents one of the first major attempts to successfully adapt a modern online mythology for mainstream audiences. Darragh explains why the movie's strange atmosphere, practical effects and commitment to its source material make it stand apart from previous internet-inspired adaptations such as Slender Man and Five Nights at Freddy's. The hosts explore how internet-native horror is beginning to develop into a legitimate filmmaking movement and why younger audiences have embraced it so enthusiastically. Finally, Cian delivers his full review of Spider-Noir starring Nicolas Cage. Set in a stylised Depression-era New York, the series follows an ageing Spider-Man working as a private investigator while navigating corruption, organised crime and familiar Spider-Man villains reimagined through a noir lens. The episode closes with a larger discussion about modern fandom, creative risk-taking, and why audiences continue to respond to projects created by people who genuinely love and understand the source material. 🎧 From Buffy and Persepolis to Spider-Man, Star Wars, internet horror and noir detectives . This is a packed episode about storytelling, legacy and the future of geek culture. ▶️ YouTube Chapters (Short & Punchy) 00:00 Welcome To The Show 00:45 Anthony Stewart Head Tribute 05:00 Giles, Buffy & Legacy 09:30 Remembering Marjane Satrapi 13:00 Persepolis & Maus Discussion 18:00 Mandalorian & Grogu Review 23:00 Is It Really A Movie? 28:00 Disney's Star Wars Problem 32:00 The Backrooms Review 36:00 Internet Horror Goes Mainstream 40:00 YouTubers Making Movies 43:00 Spider-Noir Review 47:00 Nicolas Cage Shines Again 50:00 Why Spider-Noir Works 52:00 Future Of Spider-Man TV 53:00 Show Outro 🎧 Spotify Timestamps 00:00 Phoenix FM introduction 00:45 Remembering Anthony Stewart Head 05:00 Buffy, Merlin and television legacy 09:30 Marjane Satrapi tribute 13:00 Persepolis and graphic novel discussion 18:00 The Mandalorian & Grogu review 23:00 Why it feels like a TV season 28:00 Disney Star Wars discussion 32:00 The Backrooms review 36:00 Internet horror and modern fandom 40:00 YouTube creators entering filmmaking 43:00 Spider-Noir full review 47:00 Nicolas Cage performance discussion 50:00 Spider-Man adaptations and noir storytelling 52:00 Future Spider-Man projects 53:00 Closing thoughts 🔗 Follow & Support 🌐 Website: nerdtoknowmedia.com 📺 YouTube: Nerd To Know Media 🐦 Darragh on X: @darraghwv 🎙️ Listen on Spotify, YouTube, SoundCloud and Phoenix 92.5 FM #NerdToKnowBasis #AnthonyStewartHead #BuffyTheVampireSlayer #Persepolis #MarjaneSatrapi #TheMandalorianAndGrogu #StarWars #TheBackrooms #SpiderNoir #NicolasCage #SpiderMan #InternetHorror #Marvel #DisneyStarWars #GraphicNovels #Maus #PhoenixFM #Podcast #TVReview #MovieReview #GeekCulture #NerdCulture

    56 min
  8. The Wrestling Rewind #225 🎙️: Logan Paul Injury, CM Punk Absence & No Mercy (UK) 1999 Revisited

    Jun 10

    The Wrestling Rewind #225 🎙️: Logan Paul Injury, CM Punk Absence & No Mercy (UK) 1999 Revisited

    📅 Air Date: 30-05-26 📻 Broadcast on Phoenix 92.5 FM This week on The Wrestling Rewind, Darragh and Christopher return after a short break to tackle some of the biggest stories currently shaping the wrestling world. We begin with the injury suffered by Logan Paul at Saturday Night's Main Event, discussing the impact of a torn tricep, what it means for The Vision faction, and how WWE may have to adjust its plans heading into SummerSlam. The conversation then turns to the mystery surrounding CM Punk's absence from WWE television. Is Punk simply taking a well-earned break, or is there more to the story? We also discuss the recent fan interaction controversy involving Punk and why wrestler safety and fan behaviour remain important topics. We break down Brock Lesnar's shocking return, his renewed rivalry with Oba Femi, and speculate on where WWE may be heading with one of its biggest attractions heading into SummerSlam season. The AEW discussion focuses on Warner Bros. Discovery, media rights concerns, streaming services, and whether the future of professional wrestling may eventually move entirely away from traditional television. Finally, we jump back into the Time Machine to revisit No Mercy 1999 (UK), one of WWE's forgotten Attitude Era events. Featuring Stone Cold Steve Austin battling Triple H and The Undertaker, Shane McMahon's rise as WWE's top villain, and a unique snapshot of wrestling during one of the most chaotic periods in company history. 🎧 Wrestling news, industry discussion, classic wrestling reviews, and honest opinions every week. ▶️ YouTube Chapters (Short & Punchy) 00:00 The Wrestling Rewind Intro 00:57 Christopher Returns to the Show 02:30 Logan Paul Injury Update 05:10 What Happens to The Vision? 08:00 WWE's Tag Team Division Problems 10:45 Where Is CM Punk? 14:00 CM Punk Fan Incident Discussion 18:00 Wrestling Fans Crossing the Line 22:00 Brock Lesnar's Return Explained 26:00 Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi Debate 30:30 SummerSlam Predictions 33:45 AEW's Future on Television 37:30 Streaming vs Traditional TV 41:30 Could AEW Survive Without Cable? 44:00 Time Machine – No Mercy 1999 (UK) 46:00 Shane McMahon's European Championship 48:00 Stone Cold vs Triple H vs Undertaker 50:00 Best and Worst Matches on the Card 52:30 Final Thoughts on No Mercy 1999 54:30 Show Wrap-Up 🎧 Spotify Timestamps 00:00 Show intro and welcome back 00:57 Christopher's return and podcast recommendations 02:30 Logan Paul injury and recovery timeline 05:10 The future of The Vision faction 08:00 WWE's lack of tag team depth 10:45 Where has CM Punk been? 14:00 CM Punk and fan interaction controversy 18:00 Wrestler safety and fan entitlement discussion 22:00 Brock Lesnar returns to WWE 26:00 Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi rivalry analysis 30:30 SummerSlam booking predictions 33:45 AEW media rights concerns 37:30 Streaming services replacing cable television 41:30 Could AEW move to a direct-to-consumer model? 44:00 Time Machine: No Mercy 1999 (UK) 46:00 Shane McMahon and the European Championship 48:00 Stone Cold vs Triple H vs Undertaker main event 50:00 Match highlights and low points 52:30 Final review score and thoughts 54:30 Closing remarks and plugs 🔗 Follow & Support 🎙 Christopher's Podcasts: The Josh Zodiac Podcast The Reel Movie Critics YouTube: youtube.com/@THEJoshZodiacPodcast TikTok: tiktok.com/@thejoshzodiacpodcast X: x.com/joshzodiacpod 🐦 Darragh on X: @darraghwv 🌐 Website: nerdtoknowmedia.com #TheWrestlingRewind #WrestlingPodcast #WWE #AEW #CMPunk #LoganPaul #BrockLesnar #ObaFemi #SummerSlam #NoMercy1999 #StoneColdSteveAustin #TripleH #Undertaker #ShaneMcMahon #WrestlingHistory #ProWrestling

    59 min
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Welcome to Nerd To Know Media, the exclusive hub for The Nerd To Know Basis, The Wrestling Rewind, and a variety of other engaging podcasts. Explore our new website at www.nerdtoknowmedia.com to stay updated on the latest in pop culture, wrestling, and all things nerdy. Support us in our passion by contributing to Nerd To Know Media: Make a secure donation via PayPal: www.paypal.me/wvidesk Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/nerdtoknowmedia Support us on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/nerdtoknowmedia Connect with us: Email: nerdtoknowmedia@gmail.com Book us for engaging panels: nerdtoknowmedia@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Nerdtoknowmedia Tune in on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0FRul8v6Xpy8JFD8clhlok Catch our live Twitch streams: www.twitch.tv/nerddux Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UC43regzp-dUXlZ4EqYI5kAw Join us on this nerdy journey, and let's explore the world of knowledge and entertainment together!

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  • Creator
    Nerdtoknowmedia.com
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    500
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Nerd To Know Media