Tappedoutpod

Nick McDaniel

Pro Wrestling Podcast designed to bring you various formats of podcasts from around the world to discuss pro wrestling and Sports Entertainment Twitter, FB, Instagram: @tappedoutpod email: tappedoutpod@gmail.com Website: tappedoutpod.com

  1. 3d ago

    Tapped Out Podcast 5/28/2026: WWE SNME, Clash in Italy, AAA, Japan & Indy Talk

    This week’s episode asks a question that feels more relevant every month: Is WWE putting too much on free television… and not enough on the premium live events? Nick and Myron break down the fallout from Saturday Night’s Main Event and preview WWE Clash in Italy while discussing why the balance between TV and PLE cards feels different than it used to. The conversation also shifts into WWE’s growing international strategy, including the announcement that WWE programming will debut on Netflix in Japan later this year and what that may signal for the future of distribution worldwide. Also discussed: Rey Mysterio unveiled the new AAA General Manager Coastal Empire Wrestling’s big Nine Line Apparel announcement Plus: Indy Rewind covering 1FW, Scrappy Championship Wrestling, The Apex, and more Full Making the Drives preview for another massive weekend of Georgia wrestling including: 1FW, ACTION Wrestling, Coastal Empire Wrestling, Premier All-Star Wrestling, United Pro Entertainment, Blood & Honey, New Legacy Pro, GCW, SCA, Southern Wrestling League, Total Aggression, & Wrestling on the Rooftop 🎧 Available on ALL podcast platforms.📺 Watch on YouTube at: tappedoutpod.com🔥 Early access: patreon.com/tappedoutpod👕 Grab a shirt: prowrestlingtees.com/tappedoutpod 📩 Send questions: tappedoutpod@gmail.com #TappedOutPodcast #WWE #ClashInItaly #SaturdayNightsMainEvent #WWERaw #SmackDown #AAA #ReyMysterio #NetflixWWE #AEW #IndyWrestling #GeorgiaWrestling #ProWrestling #WrestlingPodcast #CoastalEmpireWrestling

    58 min
  2. May 21

    Tapped Out Podcast 5/21/2026: Brock’s Back?!, WWE House Shows Return & Indy Rewind returns

    Wait… Brock Lesnar is already back?! Nick and Myron kick off this week’s episode by reacting to Brock Lesnar showing back up in WWE after what sure looked like a retirement moment at WrestleMania. So what changed? And was the “retirement” ever actually meant to be permanent in the first place? The guys also preview this weekend’s Saturday Night’s Main Event on Peacock and discuss why WWE suddenly bringing back live event-style house shows this summer might be more important than people realize. Ten dates have already been announced… and it feels like more than nostalgia. Then the Indy Rewind returns. This week’s episode dives deep into: Southern Honor Wrestling in Canton, GA and whether anyone can stop Matt Griffin right now Southern Fried Championship Wrestling in Monroe setting the stage for the massive Big Shindig event on June 20th Georgia Premier Wrestling in Jasper and Josh Cantrell forcing himself back into the title picture after Trevor Blackwell’s successful defense ACTION Wrestling successfully debuting at Varner’s in Smyrna And Kraken Pro Wrestling absolutely crushing it in Tifton with its biggest show of the year Nick and Myron also discuss why Kraken has become such an important promotion for South Georgia after surviving in a town many thought could no longer sustain wrestling. Plus: Brother Azriel, William Huckaby, and Saturday Night Temptations score huge victories Champions crowned and new contenders emerge Why atmosphere and consistency matter more than ever in indy wrestling And of course, another packed Making the Drives segment featuring: One Fall Wrestling Scrappy Championship Wrestling The Apex DWA Total Aggression Wrestling And more across Georgia this weekend. #TappedOutPodcast #WWE #BrockLesnar #SaturdayNightsMainEvent #WWERaw #SmackDown #IndyWrestling #GeorgiaWrestling #KrakenProWrestling #ACTIONWrestling #SFCW #ProWrestling #WrestlingPodcast #WWENews #OneFallWrestling

    47 min
  3. May 14

    Tapped Out Podcast 5/14/2026: Backlash Fallout, Cena Classic Debate & AEW’s Cool Factor

    WWE Backlash is over… but the bigger discussion is what comes next. Nick and Myron break down the fallout from Backlash and why some of the long-term ramifications may matter more than the actual match results. From title pictures shifting to where major stories could now be heading, this episode focuses heavily on the direction coming out of the weekend. The guys also dive into the growing discussion around the proposed John Cena Classic — why it feels like a genuinely smart idea on paper… and why there are also reasons it could backfire if WWE isn’t careful. Then the conversation turns toward something wrestling fans rarely admit out loud… Has modern fan knowledge started hurting the enjoyment of wrestling? After Cody Rhodes recently discussed how fans obsess over attendance, ratings, contracts, and creative decisions, Nick & Myron debate whether too much backstage/business awareness takes away from simply enjoying the product itself. Elsewhere: The business reasoning behind recent WWE pay cutsWhy unpopular decisions sometimes make business senseAEW Collision: Fairway to Hell and the unique venue presentationWhy AEW’s different aesthetic may actually be one of its biggest strengthsHow wrestling companies can stand out visually in 2026And of course, another packed edition of Making the Drives featuring this weekend’s biggest Georgia indy wrestling shows including: Southern Honor WrestlingSCAOne Fall WrestlingSouthern Fried Championship WrestlingKraken Pro WrestlingAWEAnd more🎧 Patreon Early Access: Wednesday at 12PM📺 Public Release: Thursday at 10AM 👉 Watch & Listen: tappedoutpod.com📩 Send questions: tappedoutpod@gmail.com #TappedOutPodcast #WWE #WWEBacklash #JohnCena #AEW #AEWCollision #CodyRhodes #ProWrestling #WrestlingPodcast #WWERaw #SmackDown #IndyWrestling #GeorgiaWrestling #TKO #WrestlingNews

    48 min
  4. May 7

    Tapped Out Podcast 5/7/2026: WWE Contract Drama, Backlash Questions & AEW TV Trouble?

    WWE contracts, AAA expansion, AEW rumors, and a strange Backlash start time? Nick and Myron break down the growing discussion around TKO reportedly asking talent to restructure contracts — and why this could completely change the way future WWE negotiations work moving forward. The guys also preview the WWE Backlash card and ask the question a lot of fans are quietly wondering… Why is the show starting at 6PM?And does it signal something bigger about WWE’s scheduling strategy? Then the conversation shifts toward AAA and WWE’s long-term plans. Is the goal simply content… or is there a much bigger business play happening behind the scenes? On the AEW side, rumors continue swirling about their television situation, and Nick & Myron discuss whether there’s real smoke there — or if people are overreacting again. Plus: What WWE contract restructuring could mean long termWWE Backlash preview and expectationsThe business strategy behind AAAAEW TV rumors and what happens nextThe ever-changing wrestling media landscapeAnd of course, another full Making the Drives segment covering this weekend’s biggest Georgia indy wrestling shows, matches, and storylines. 🎧 Patreon Early Access: Wednesday at 12PM📺 Public Release: Thursday at 10AM 👉 Watch & Listen: tappedoutpod.com📩 Send questions: tappedoutpod@gmail.com #TappedOutPodcast #WWE #AEW #TKO #WWEBacklash #WWENews #AEWNews #AAA #ProWrestling #WrestlingPodcast #SmackDown #WWERaw #IndyWrestling #GeorgiaWrestling #WrestlingNews

    51 min
4.8
out of 5
31 Ratings

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Pro Wrestling Podcast designed to bring you various formats of podcasts from around the world to discuss pro wrestling and Sports Entertainment Twitter, FB, Instagram: @tappedoutpod email: tappedoutpod@gmail.com Website: tappedoutpod.com