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The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

The Golden Shovel

49 episodes

1 week ago

WWE kicks off 2026 with its first full weekend of live action, and The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast is here to break down everything that happened. We discuss Kit Wilson’s new entrance and what it could mean for his momentum going into the new year, before reacting to the return of Matt Cardona and where he fits into WWE’s 2026 landscape. The women’s divisions delivered big moments as Giulia regains the US Women’s Championship, Becky Lynch becomes a two-time Women’s Intercontinental Champi...

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WWE kicks off 2026 with its first full weekend of live action, and The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast is here to break down everything that happened. We discuss Kit Wilson’s new entrance and what it could mean for his momentum going into the new year, before reacting to the return of Matt Cardona and where he fits into WWE’s 2026 landscape. The women’s divisions delivered big moments as Giulia regains the US Women’s Championship, Becky Lynch becomes a two-time Women’s Intercontinental Champi...

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Episodes (20/49)

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

This Is How WWE Kicked Off 2026… | Titles, Returns & Stranger Things

WWE kicks off 2026 with its first full weekend of live action, and The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast is here to break down everything that happened. We discuss Kit Wilson’s new entrance and what it could mean for his momentum going into the new year, before reacting to the return of Matt Cardona and where he fits into WWE’s 2026 landscape. The women’s divisions delivered big moments as Giulia regains the US Women’s Championship, Becky Lynch becomes a two-time Women’s Intercontinental Champi...

6 days ago

1 hour 11 minutes

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

2025 Golden Shovel Wrestling Awards: Part 3/3

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast concludes our 2025 WWE Awards Series with Part 3, featuring the biggest and most debated awards of the year. This final episode covers Men’s Wrestler of the Year, Match of the Year, Breakout Star of the Year, and Moment of the Year, as we reflect on the performances, matches, and moments that defined WWE in 2025. The discussion includes top Men’s Wrestler of the Year contenders John Cena, Cody Rhodes, Dominik Mysterio, and Gunther, classic match candidates ...

1 week ago

1 hour 13 minutes

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

The Worst WWE Booking Decisions and Storylines of 2025: Awards Part 2/3

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast returns with Part 2 of our 2025 WWE Awards, featuring the award that inspired the name of the show — the Golden Shovel Award. This award is handed out to the worst booking decision or storyline of 2025, and this week’s episode is a full open discussion on the moments that left fans frustrated, confused, or outright annoyed. Topics on the chopping block include the SmackDown US Women’s Title, the handling of Giulia, the struggling Raw Tag Team Division, John...

2 weeks ago

26 minutes

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

2025 Golden Shovel Wrestling Awards: Part 1

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast officially begins our 2025 WWE Awards Series with Part 1 of 3. This week, the lads hand out awards for some of the most hotly debated categories of the year, including Women’s Wrestler of the Year, Tag Team of the Year, Best Feud, and Best WWE PLE/Event. From career-defining moments to rivalries that carried WWE through the year, we look back at what truly stood out and argue over who earned top honours. Expect bold takes, disagreement, and plenty of laughs...

2 weeks ago

45 minutes

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

Our Favourite WWE Matches of 2025

Which WWE matches from 2025 truly belong in the conversation for best of the year? This week on The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast, we take a loaded longlist of standout WWE matches from 2025 and battle it down to a final shortlist of four. From WrestleMania epics and SummerSlam wars to shocking cash-ins and tag team TLC chaos, we break down the matches that defined the year — and the ones that just missed the cut. It’s a mix of storytelling, work-rate, crowd reaction, and legacy as we argue...

3 weeks ago

36 minutes

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

The GOAT John Cena Retires: Our Reactions

On this episode of The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast, we take a deep dive into John Cena’s retirement, reflecting on his final WWE run and how his farewell will be remembered by fans and the industry alike. We also discuss what’s next for Gunther, including the intriguing tease involving AJ Styles and where WWE could be heading with The Ring General after recent developments. The conversation continues with thoughts on Rhea Ripley teaming up with Damian Priest once again, what it means for ...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 13 minutes

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

Our Favourite John Cena Moments of All Time

Saturday Squash Podcast – Special Episode: “Looking Back at Our Favourite John Cena Moments” In this special edition of Saturday Squash, we raise a toast to one of the most iconic careers in sports-entertainment history. As John Cena hangs up his boots (on the night of release), we dive into the moments that made us cheer, cringe, and laugh — from promos to ring entrances, surprise returns, and unforgettable matches. Join us for: A countdown of our top John Cena moments and why they still hit...

1 month ago

30 minutes

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

John Cena vs Gunther Preview: WWE's Greatest Retirement Match?

This week on The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast, we dive into one of the biggest stories in modern WWE — John Cena’s last ever match against Gunther at Saturday Night’s Main Event. We break down the build, what it means for both men, and the legacy Cena leaves behind. We also chat through all the major happenings from Raw and SmackDown, including: LA Knight’s position on the card – is WWE cooling him off, or is a major push coming?Has Lyra Valkyria’s momentum been wasted? We look at her book...

1 month ago

57 minutes

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

Who Was WWE’s Best Male Wrestler of 2025? Final 4 Debate!

This week on The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast, we’re ranking the Top 10 Male WWE Stars of 2025 — and then cutting that list down to our Final 4 to determine our official Wrestler of the Year nominees. We cover all the major names: Cody Rhodes’ huge year, Seth Rollins’ cash-in chaos, CM Punk’s emotional return to championship gold, Gunther’s monster run, Roman Reigns’ dominance without a belt, and more. Plus: surprise picks, tough eliminations, and plenty of heated debate. Who makes t...

1 month ago

33 minutes

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

Survivor Series WarGames Review: The Most Confusing WWE PLE of the Year? | Episode 50!

This is our 50th episode of The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast, and we’re celebrating with a full review of WWE Survivor Series: WarGames — a PLE that left us confused, disappointed, and unsure where WWE storytelling is headed. We examine both the Men's and Women's WarGames matches, explore the next steps in the AJ Lee vs Becky Lynch feud, and question whether Roman Reigns is being lined up to win the Royal Rumble and chase another world title. We also break down Dominik Mysterio defeating J...

1 month ago

1 hour

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

The Best WWE Women's Wrestlers of 2025

In this episode of The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast, we host our first-ever “WWE Women’s Awards 2025,” celebrating the standout performers of an incredible year in women’s wrestling. We break down the top stars — including Becky Lynch, Tiffany Stratton, Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, Jade Cargill, Stephanie Vaquer, Lyra Valkyria, Naomi, Chelsea Green, Sol Ruca, and more — and look at how each of them shaped WWE in 2025. From championship wins to breakout performances and defining storyline moments,...

1 month ago

34 minutes

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

Is the Men’s WarGames Match Even Worth It This Year? Official Predictions

This week on The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast, we dive into our full WWE Survivor Series WarGames prediction show! We discuss the rumours around AJ Lee potentially entering the Women’s WarGames match, whether the Men’s WarGames match feels repetitive with last year’s babyface team almost completely returning, and why SmackDown hit a major low point this week. We also talk about the strange decision to make the go-home SmackDown a pre-taped episode, how it impacts hype for Survivor Series, ...

1 month ago

1 hour 8 minutes

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

The Best Tag Teams in WWE in 2025?

This week’s Saturday Squash dives deep into one of our favourite topics — the best tag teams of 2025. Join the Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast crew as we analyse the teams dominating WWE, NXT, AEW, and the wider wrestling scene. In this episode we: • Break down what makes a great modern tag team • Review the standout performers of 2025 • Debate and shortlist our top four teams heading into the End of Year Awards A fun, opinionated, story-driven look at one of the strongest years f...

1 month ago

23 minutes

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

Monster Weekend of WWE Shows And Only Two Dates Left For the GOAT

This week on The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast, the WWE landscape gets shaken to its core. We discuss John Cena teaming with Sheamus and Rey Mysterio for his final Raw appearance, a wave of massive returns including Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar, Dolph Ziggler, and Zack Ryder, and a shocking new Women’s Intercontinental Champion in Maxxine Dupri. We also dive into Gunther bringing back his old entrance music and analyse how the WarGames card is coming together heading into Survivor Series seas...

1 month ago

1 hour 5 minutes

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

WWE’s Biggest Burials and Storyline Blunders

This episode of The Saturday Squash from The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast digs into the worst burials and storyline disasters in WWE history. We break down the creative decisions, the backstage politics, and the long-term impacts on the wrestlers involved. From wasted momentum to shocking booking choices, this is a full breakdown of the moments WWE fans still talk about today. Follow us and send in your picks below for WWE’s biggest burial or booking blunder! Drop us a message with y...

1 month ago

35 minutes

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

The GOAT Wins the Intercontinental Title and Completes the Grand Slam

John Cena completes the WWE Grand Slam after winning the Intercontinental Championship — but that’s just the start of this wild week in wrestling! We discuss: Cena’s Grand Slam moment and what it means for his legacyDrew McIntyre’s confusing suspensionGiulia’s shocking loss to ChelseaThe women’s tag titles returning to the Kabuki WarriorsThe Last Time Is Now Tournament kicking offAnd how War Games is starting to come togetherTune in for all our reactions, rants, and predictions as we dig into...

2 months ago

1 hour 8 minutes

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

A Way Too Early Look at the 2026 Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia

It’s prediction time again — and we’re going BIG. In this special edition of The Golden Shovel Podcast, the crew takes a way too early look at the 2026 Royal Rumble, which is set to take place in Saudi Arabia. We break down our dream scenarios, fantasy book the card, and predict who could headline WrestleMania 42 after the Rumble. This week we cover: Surprise entrants and returning legendsPotential 2026 storylines and main event sceneHow Saudi Arabia changes the Rumble atmosphereOur fan...

2 months ago

28 minutes

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

CM Punk Crowned World Heavyweight Champion + The “Last Time Is Now” Tournament Begins!

It’s been a massive week in WWE - CM Punk is your NEW World Heavyweight Champion, and the “Last Time Is Now” tournament kicks off to decide who faces John Cena for the final time ever. This week on The Golden Shovel Podcast, we break down: CM Punk’s shocking world title win and what it means for Raw The brackets and early favorites in Cena’s farewell tournament All the fallout from Monday Night Raw and Friday Night SmackDown Highlights and surprises from Saturday Night’s Main Event Pred...

2 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

Our Favourite WWE Matches of All Time

This week on The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast, we dig into the matches that made us fans for life — our favourite WWE matches of all time. Each of us picked four unforgettable bouts: no rankings, no rules, just pure wrestling passion. From emotional storytelling and legendary moments to matches that made us fall in love with wrestling in the first place, we share what makes each one special. Expect nostalgia, debate, and a few surprises along the way. 💬 Let us know your own favourite WWE m...

2 months ago

30 minutes

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event Is STACKED

This week on The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast, we’re looking ahead to one of the most loaded Saturday Night’s Main Event cards in years — and giving our predictions for every match! We break down the full card, including: 🏆 Dominik Mysterio vs Penta vs Rusev for the Intercontinental Championship 👑 Tiffany Stratton vs Jade Cargill for the WWE Women’s Championship 🔥 Cody Rhodes vs Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship 💥 CM Punk vs Jey Uso for the Vacant World Heavyweight Championship Plus...

2 months ago

56 minutes