
In this episode, the hosts celebrate International Men's Day while diving into the world of wrestling, particularly focusing on NXT War Games 2019. They discuss the controversial title reign of Mike Santana, the significance of the Women's War Games match, and the dynamics of a Triple Threat match featuring Pete Dunne, Damian Priest, and Killian Dain. The conversation also touches on the context of Survivor Series 2019 and the evolution of character development in NXT, highlighting the storytelling aspects that made this era memorable. This conversation delves into the evolution of wrestling, focusing on key figures like Finn Balor, Keith Lee, and the Undisputed Era. The discussion highlights memorable matches, the significance of finishing moves, and the impact of various wrestlers on the NXT brand. The hosts reflect on the dynamics of specific matches, the legacy of Tommaso Ciampa, and the future of NXT as they look ahead to NXT Deadline 2023.Chapters00:00 Introduction and International Men's Day Celebration00:56 Discussion on Mike Santana's Title Reign07:28 NXT Gold Rush and Title Changes12:46 NXT Takeover War Games 2019 Overview18:00 Women's War Games Match Analysis22:37 Injury and Resilience in Wrestling25:16 The Evolution of Women's Wrestling27:52 The Impact of NXT on Wrestlers' Careers29:30 The Significance of the Women's War Games Match35:37 Triple Threat Dynamics and Character Development42:11 The Evolution of Finishing Moves43:57 Finn Balor's Return and Match Dynamics46:07 Riddle vs. Balor: A Clash of Styles47:52 The Impact of Character Development in Wrestling50:52 War Games: The Main Event Build-Up55:22 Team Ciampa vs. Undisputed Era: A War Games Showdown58:46 The Legacy of Roderick Strong and Bobby Fish01:03:47 Keith Lee: The Powerhouse of NXT01:09:18 The Rise and Fall of Keith Lee01:15:39 The Impact of AEW on Wrestler Careers01:20:38 NXT Takeover: A Golden Era in Wrestling01:23:15 Dave Meltzer's Ratings and Wrestling Opinions