Wrestling with the Willeys The Heart of Geek - Josh

Summary
AEW's Dynasty pay-per-view received mixed reviews, with many matches being forgettable. Chris Jericho's win over Hook in an FTW rules match was criticized, as Jericho's constant presence on every pay-per-view is becoming tiresome. The match between Willow Nightingale and Julia Hart for the TBS Championship was predictable, setting up a future rematch with Mercedes Mone'. Roderick Strong retained the title against Kyle O'Reilly in a match that lacked buildup. The House of Black faced Adam Copeland, Eddie Kingston, and Mark Briscoe in a six-man tag match, but the outcome did not have much impact. Kazuchika Okada defeated PAC for the Continental Championship in a lengthy match. Overall, the pay-per-view lacked standout moments and failed to deliver on expectations. The conversation covers various matches and storylines from the AEW Dynasty pay-per-view event. The hosts discuss the absence of Britt Baker and speculate on her return and potential feuds. They praise the match between Brian Danielson and Will Ospreay as one of the best in recent years. They also discuss the ladder match between The Young Bucks and FTR for the tag team titles. The hosts express their disappointment with the overall quality of the event and criticize AEW for focusing too much on negative comments and not delivering a consistently good product.
Takeaways
Chris Jericho's constant presence on every pay-per-view is becoming tiresomeThe matches lacked buildup and did not have significant impactThe pay-per-view failed to deliver standout momentsPredictable outcomes set up future rematches and storylines Speculation on Britt Baker's absence and potential returnPraise for the Brian Danielson vs. Will Ospreay matchDisappointment with the overall quality of the AEW Dynasty pay-per-viewCriticism of AEW's focus on negative comments and lack of consistent quality
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Initial Thoughts
09:06 Kazuchika Okada vs. PAC for the Continental Championship
11:18 The House of Black vs. Adam Copeland, Eddie Kingston, and Mark Briscoe
20:20 Chris Jericho vs. Hook in an FTW Rules Match
23:46 Willow Nightingale vs. Julia Hart for the TBS Championship
24:09 The Mystery of Britt Baker's Absence
25:50 The Epic Match: Brian Danielson vs. Will Ospreay
34:38 The Disappointing AEW Dynasty Pay-Per-View
37:19 AEW's Focus on Negative Comments

Summary
The conversation covers the discussion of WrestleMania XL and the fallout leading up to the upcoming event, Backlash. The hosts talk about the matches and storylines, including Rhea Ripley vs. Becky Lynch, the tag team ladder match, and the match between Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso. They also discuss the draft and the changes in the roster. The hosts express their opinions on the matches and the lack of connection between WrestleMania and Backlash. Night two of WrestleMania featured several matches that lacked significant storylines or build-up. The matches between LA Knight and AJ Styles, and Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits felt like filler and had little impact on the overall event. The Philadelphia Street Fight between The Pride (Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits) and The Final Testament (Authors of Pain and Karrion Kross) was underwhelming and didn't have a clear purpose. The match between Drew McIntyre and Seth Rollins was overshadowed by Damien Priest cashing in his Money in the Bank contract. Overall, night two lacked compelling matches and failed to deliver on the excitement of WrestleMania. WrestleMania was one of the better ones in recent years, with memorable moments and solid matches. The main event saw Roman Reigns finally lose the title to Cody Rhodes, with the help of several surprise appearances. The match between Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso was forgettable, and the same goes for LA Knight vs. AJ Styles. The length of the matches was a common issue, with many being too short to leave a lasting impression. The upcoming pay-per-view events include AEW Dynasty and WWE Backlash.
Takeaways
The hosts discuss the matches and storylines of WrestleMania XL and the fallout leading up to Backlash.They express their opinions on the matches and the lack of connection between WrestleMania and Backlash.The draft and roster changes are also discussed.The hosts speculate on the upcoming matches at Backlash and the potential outcomes. Night two of WrestleMania featured matches that lacked significant storylines or build-upThe matches between LA Knight and AJ Styles, and Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits felt like fillerThe Philadelphia Street Fight between The Pride and The Final Testament was underwhelming and lacked purposeThe match between Drew McIntyre and Seth Rollins was overshadowed by Damien Priest cashing in his Money in the Bank contractOverall, night two of WrestleMania Backlash failed to deliver on the excitement of WrestleMania WrestleMania was one of the better ones in recent yearsThe main event saw Roman Reigns finally lose the title to Cody RhodesSome matches, like Jey Uso vs. Jimmy Uso and LA Knight vs. AJ Styles, were forgettableThe length of the matches was a common issue, with many being too shortUpcoming pay-per-view events include AEW Dynasty and WWE Backlash
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Discussion of WrestleMania XL
11:22 Review of the Tag Team Ladder Match
23:11 Review of the Match between Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso
29:26 Speculation on the Upcoming Matches at Backlash
57:23 Night Two: Lackluster Matches and Filler
57:53 The Underwhelming Philadelphia Street Fight
58:03 Damien Priest's Money in the Bank Cash-In
58:38 Disappointing Night Two of WrestleMania
58:17 Roman Reigns Loses Title to Cody Rhodes in Epic Main Event
59:05 Controversial YouTubers and Role Models on TV
59:53 The Influence of YouTubers in Wrestling
01:00:21 Questionable Role Models and Inappropriate Content
01:00:54 The Impact of Inappropriate Content on Wrestling
01:05:16 The Importance of Memorable Entrance Themes
01:06:19 The Decline in Quality of Entrance Themes
01:09:45 The Unpredictability of Match Outcomes
01:10:14 The Mistake of...

The Wrestling with the Willeys Podcast discusses AEW Revolution 2024 edition. They review the matches and express their opinions on the decisions made by Tony Khan. They also discuss the release of several wrestlers and the bloated rosters in AEW. The conversation covers various matches, including Christian Cage vs. Daniel Garcia, Eddie Kingston vs. Brian Danielson, and Wardlow winning the all-star scramble match. The conversation covers various matches from a wrestling event, discussing the booking decisions and the wrestlers' performances. The main themes include the lack of direction for certain wrestlers, the missed opportunities for storytelling, and the standout match between Will Ospreay and Kanasuke Takashita. In this conversation, Jeremy and Joshua discuss the recent AEW event and share their thoughts on the matches and storylines. They highlight the ongoing feud between Hangman Page and Swerve, praising the storytelling and character development. They also discuss Sting's retirement match and Darby Allin's risky move during the match. The conversation concludes with a discussion about CM Punk and the need for wrestlers to have creative control over their characters.
Keywords
Wrestling, AEW, Revolution, Podcast, Matches, Tony Khan, Release, Roster, Christian Cage, Daniel Garcia, Eddie Kingston, Brian Danielson, Wardlow, wrestling, matches, booking decisions, storytelling, missed opportunities, standout match, AEW, wrestling, Hangman Page, Swerve, Sting, Darby Allin, CM Punk, creative control
Takeaways
The hosts express their opinions on the decisions made by Tony Khan in AEWThey discuss the release of several wrestlers and the bloated rosters in AEWThey review various matches from AEW Revolution 2024 editionThey highlight the performances of Christian Cage, Eddie Kingston, and Wardlow Some wrestlers, like Lance Archer and Brian Cage, have not been utilized effectively by the promotion.The Undisputed Kingdom faction has not been given compelling storylines or character development.The match between Roderick Strong and Orange Cassidy could have been better if it had been booked differently.The Blackpool Combat Club faction has not been booked strongly and their alignment as heels or faces is unclear.The match between Will Ospreay and Kanasuke Takashita was the standout match of the event.The conversation highlights the need for better storytelling and character development in professional wrestling. The feud between Hangman Page and Swerve has been well-developed and showcases strong storytellingDarby Allin's risky move during Sting's retirement match was a highlight of the eventCM Punk's recent interviews have sparked controversy and divided opinionsWrestlers having creative control over their characters can be both beneficial and detrimental to the product
Titles
The Impact of Roster Size in AEWReviewing AEW Revolution 2024 Edition Missed Opportunities for WrestlersLack of Direction for the Undisputed Kingdom Darby Allin's Risky Move Steals the ShowControversy Surrounding CM Punk's Interviews
Sound Bites
"Tony Khan's been doing some weird decisions lately""I'm getting tired of like, I don't think star ratings matter when it comes to the matches""Eddie Kingston feels like a real dude""This match helped nobody. It was pointless.""The match between Will Ospreay and Kanasuke Takashita was the best on the card.""Swerve should have won the match, not Samoa Joe.""They were doing a contract signing with him and fucking Samoa Joe because I guess for dynasty it's gonna be Swerve and Samoa Joe.""Like him doing it, like it's mostly his thing is that he wants his story to be like a...

In this episode of the Wrestling with the Willey's podcast, Josh and Jeremy discuss the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view. They start by talking about the length of the pay-per-view and how it has changed over time. They then dive into the women's Elimination Chamber match and discuss the awkward finish. They also share their thoughts on Becky Lynch's return and potential winners. The hosts discuss the filler matches and how they contribute to the storytelling for WrestleMania. They also speculate on Damien Priest's cash-in and potential opponents. Finally, they talk about Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate and share their thoughts on the Judgment Day match. The conversation discusses the disappointing matches and filler content in the card, the incoherent nature of the card and missed opportunities, the issues with Nia Jax's wrestling style, Rhea Ripley's disappointing run, and the overall mediocre nature of the card. The conversation also provides a preview of AEW Revolution.
Takeaways
The length of pay-per-views has changed over time, with the Elimination Chamber being shorter than expected.
The women's Elimination Chamber match had an awkward finish, and the hosts discuss potential winners and the return of Becky Lynch.
Filler matches in pay-per-views contribute to the storytelling for WrestleMania.
The hosts speculate on Damien Priest's cash-in and potential opponents.
Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate are discussed, and the hosts share their thoughts on the Judgment Day match. The card for the event was filled with disappointing matches and filler content, leading to a lackluster overall experience.
There were missed opportunities and incoherence in the card, with matches that didn't make sense or lacked proper build-up.
Nia Jax's wrestling style and lack of consideration for her opponents' safety was a major issue in one of the matches.
Rhea Ripley's current run has been underwhelming, and her match at the event was not memorable.
Overall, the event was mediocre and failed to deliver on expectations.
The conversation also previews the upcoming AEW Revolution event.
Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Pay-Per-View Length
01:24 Discussion on Pay-Per-View Frequency
08:05 Awkward Finish in the Women's Match
09:33 Becky Lynch's Return and Potential Winners
13:07 Filler Matches and WrestleMania Storytelling
24:05 Discussion on Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate
28:13 Conclusion and Thoughts on Judgment Day Match
28:51 Disappointing Matches and Filler Content
33:17 Incoherent Card and Missed Opportunities
38:09 Issues with Nia Jax's Wrestling Style
43:18 Rhea Ripley's Disappointing Run
48:48 Overall Mediocre Card
54:59 Preview of AEW Revolution

Summary
In this episode of the Wrestling with the Willey's podcast, Joshua and Jeremy discuss the Royal Rumble pay-per-view. They start by setting the stage and explaining why they decided to focus on the Royal Rumble matches. They dive into the Women's Royal Rumble, highlighting the surprises and returns, as well as the impressive performances. They also discuss Bayley's challenge and the developments in NXT. Moving on to the Men's Royal Rumble, they share their thoughts on Roman Reigns' match and the involvement of Logan Paul. They conclude by expressing their disappointment with a filler match. In this conversation, Jeremy and Joshua discuss the surprises and disappointments in the Royal Rumble, changes in announcers, controversy with Vince McMahon, potential matches for WrestleMania, the future of Jordynne Grace, returns of CM Punk and Cody Rhodes, injuries and rumors, Bron Breakker's contract, and speculation on future matches. They also mention the upcoming Elimination Chamber event.
Takeaways
The Royal Rumble had some surprises and disappointments, including returns and unexpected entrants.
There have been changes in the announcers for WWE shows, with new commentators on Raw and SmackDown.
Controversy surrounds Vince McMahon, with allegations of assault affecting the Royal Rumble.
Potential matches for WrestleMania include Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns vs. The Rock.
The future of Jordynne Grace in WWE is uncertain, but she has shown potential in the Royal Rumble.
CM Punk and Cody Rhodes made notable returns in the Royal Rumble.
Injuries and rumors have affected the plans for WWE events.
Bron Breakker has been offered contracts for both Raw and SmackDown.
There is speculation on future matches, including a possible unification of titles.
The next event to look forward to is the Elimination Chamber.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage
03:24 Women's Royal Rumble
09:24 Surprises and Returns
13:32 Impressive Performances
18:26 Bayley's Challenge and NXT Developments
21:21 Men's Royal Rumble
25:02 Roman Reigns' Match and Predictions
28:20 Logan Paul's Involvement
31:31 Filler Match and Disappointment
36:30 Surprises and Disappointments in the Royal Rumble
37:28 Changes in Announcers
38:35 Controversy with Vince McMahon
39:29 Potential Matches for WrestleMania
41:35 The Future of Jordynne Grace
45:53 Returns of CM Punk and Cody Rhodes
46:53 Injuries and Rumors
54:57 Bron Breakker's Contract
57:51 Speculation on Future Matches
01:00:20 Upcoming Elimination Chamber

The Fastlane 2023 pay-per-view featured a short card with matches that lacked coherence and logical storytelling. The event started with Cody Rhodes and Jay Uso facing Judgment Day, a match that had loose connections to previous storylines. The LWO took on Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits in a match that felt thrown together. IO Sky battled Asuka and Charlotte in a match that lacked buildup and purpose. LA Knight and John Cena faced The Bloodline, which had some interesting moments but ultimately felt inconsequential. The main event saw Seth Rollins take on Shinsuke Nakamura in a last man standing match that had a predictable outcome. Overall, the event failed to deliver compelling storylines and memorable moments. The conversation covers various topics related to the world of professional wrestling, including the release and rehire of wrestlers, the underutilization of certain wrestlers, the lack of title defenses, and the treatment of Sasha Banks and Trinity. The hosts also mention an upcoming wrestling event that they will be attending.
Takeaways
Wrestlers being released and then rehired is a common occurrence in the industry.Some wrestlers are underutilized and not given enough opportunities to showcase their skills.The tag team titles have not been defended regularly, leading to frustration among fans.The treatment of Sasha Banks and Trinity may have contributed to their decision to leave the company.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Card Overview
01:10 Cody Rhodes and Jay Uso vs. Judgment Day
03:03 LWO vs. Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits
04:58 IO Sky vs. Asuka and Charlotte
08:45 LA Knight and John Cena vs. The Bloodline
12:08 Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
33:55 Release and Rehire of Wrestlers
35:12 Underutilized Wrestlers
36:02 Lack of Title Defenses
36:57 Treatment of Sasha and Trinity
38:08 Upcoming Wrestling Event