"The Champ" Jeff Peck and Dr. Trey Franklin bring you a body-slammin' choke-holdin' steel-cage-tables-laddrs-chairs look into the world of Wrestling and the MMA from fans who stil believe that wrestling is "real"
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"The Champ" Jeff Peck and Dr. Trey Franklin bring you a body-slammin' choke-holdin' steel-cage-tables-laddrs-chairs look into the world of Wrestling and the MMA from fans who stil believe that wrestling is "real"
-- We’re back from the holiday break and catching you up on everything you might’ve missed while the wrestling world didn’t slow down for a second
-- MJF reclaims the AEW World Championship, while Jon Moxley survives the field to win the 2025 Continental Classic and capture the AEW Continental Championship
-- An emotional moment at Wrestle Kingdom 20 as Hiroshi Tanahashi retiresin defeat to Okada — plus, is this truly the end of The Bullet Club as we know it?
-- WWE chaos rolls on with Becky Lynch regaining the Women’s Intercontinental Championship, CM Punk retaining against Bron Breakker on RAW’s 2026 debut, and major questions surrounding Ciampa’s reported contract decision
-- NXT delivers controversy and confusion: Thea Hail wins the Women’s North American Championship in a botch, drops it days later to Izzi Dame at New Year’s Evil, while Oba Femi retains — then shockingly relinquishes — the NXT Championship to close the show
-- John Cena’s final match opponent is officially set… and it’s Gunther! We break down why WWE chose the Ring General to close out Cena’s legendary in-ring career and what this matchup means for both men.
-- Was Gunther the right call for Cena’s farewell? We debate the pros, cons, and what this moment could mean for WWE’s future. Plus, we reveal who we wanted to see stand across from Cena one last time—and why those choices would’ve hit differently.
-- As the reality settles in that John Cena’s in-ring career is coming to an end, we talk about what the wrestling world loses, how it will feel watching him take that final walk, and the legacy he leaves behind.
-- We recap everything from NXT Deadline, including standout matches, surprises, and what the results mean as we head toward 2025.
-- And finally, we look ahead to the SNME card with a full preview of what fans can expect on the road to an already stacked lineup
-- We kick things off with a full WWE Survivor Series: WarGames recap & review, breaking down every big moment, every chaotic spot, and the fallout that has everyone buzzing heading into Royal Rumble season!
-- Did WWE quietly tip their hand for WrestleMania 42’s men’s championship matches during the WarGames main event? We connect the dots, decode the clues, and explain why this year’s Mania build may have already begun.
-- It’s the finals of “The Last Time Is Now Tournament” as Gunther battles LA Knight for the honor of being John Cena’s final opponent! We debate who should get the nod, who will get the nod, and what the match means for Cena’s legacy.
-- Reports say WWE has offered Chris Jericho a retirement storyline—but should he take it? We discuss the pros, cons, timing, and whether this is the right way for one of the all-time greats to close the final chapter.
-- TNA shocks the wrestling world by landing a new TV deal with AMC, bringing Impact to Thursdays from 9–11 PM EST! We break down what this means for the company and whether this could be a major resurgence moment
-- And finally, we preview this Saturday’s NXT Deadline PLE, including the Iron Survivor Challenge matches, rising contenders, and which storylines could reshape NXT heading into 2026!
-- We break down AEW Full Gear 2025 from top to bottom, including the biggest surprises, standout matches, and the moments everyone will still be talking about weeks from now!
-- Samoa Joe and CM Punk are World Champions at the same time for the first time since 2008 — 17 years ago — so we ask the big question: Which two wrestlers competing today are most likely to be World Champions together 17 years from now in 2042? We each make bold predictions!
-- The field for the 2025 AEW Continental Classic is officially set, and we evaluate the lineup, potential sleepers, early favorites, and how this year’s tournament could shape AEW’s entire 2026 landscape.
-- It’s WWE’s final PLE of the year, so we break down the Survivor Series: WarGames card with full previews and predictions, including who we think walks out of the double-cage carnage with the win.
-- John Cena becomes a Grand Slam Champion by capturing the Intercontinental Title — and we break down why this moment felt bigger than just a belt
-- Cena’s final night is set: WWE vs. NXT on Saturday Night’s Main Event. We dive into why this is the most poetic, full-circle ending Cena could possibly have
-- AEW Blood & Guts Recap & Thoughts: A brutal, chaotic night where the women’s match delivered but stumbled at the finish, and the men’s match highlighted the undeniable rise of Kyle O’Reilly
-- Chris Jericho claims TNA looked like the second biggest company in the world at Bound for Glory… which raises the big question: is Jericho basically gone from AEW?
-- Remembering Eddie Guerrero: 20 years later, we reflect on why his legacy still hits as hard as ever
-- Is WWE missing the boat by leaving LA Knight out of the CM Punk vs. Jey Uso Saturday Night’s Main Event World Heavyweight Championship match?
-- Will the ongoing “Who took out Jacob Fatu?” storyline lead to a major payoff on SmackDown—and could it signal a creative shake-up on the blue brand?
-- We break down this weekend’s Saturday Night’s Main Event card and what to expect!
-- A full NXT Halloween Havoc recap — the highlights, surprises, and where things go from here.
-- Plus: AEW’s booking of Kyle O’Reilly continues to raise eyebrows after back-to-back matches with Jon Moxley. What’s the endgame — a big Blood & Guts setup or something bigger?
-- We recap WWE Crown Jewel! From the shocking finishes to the unforgettable moments, we break down all the action from Perth!
-- The Vision shocks the WWE Universe by turning on Seth Rollins! Is Rollins injured? Why now, and how does this rank among RAW’s most shocking endings?
-- Huge title changes shake up the wrestling world this week as Konosuke Takeshita wins the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship and Mike Santana captures the TNA World Championship! What do these wins mean for the future of each company?
-- WWE’s Ticket Price Problem – Are rising prices finally catching up with WWE? We break down why last week’s SmackDown was down 5,000 fans and what it means for future attendance.
-- The Biggest Men’s WarGames Ever? – We fantasy-book a potential WarGames lineup that could be one of the most stacked in history...and feels like it could be happening...
-- NXT vs. TNA Showdown Review – Who came out on top in this cross-promotional clash? We discuss the winners, surprises, and what this partnership could mean moving forward.
-- WWE Crown Jewel 2025 Preview & Predictions – We break down the full card and share our picks!
-- We break down NXT No Mercy and why it feels like the official start of the Ricky Starks era in NXT!
-- TNA vs. NXT has shifted from an “invasion” storyline to a full-on showdown — and we explain why this might be the most exciting thing happening in wrestling today!
-- Andrade is back in AEW… but with the way his WWE exit played out, did Tony Khan pull the trigger too soon? We debate if AEW should have waited!
-- Champion vs. Champion is back on the stage at Crown Jewel — do these main events still get you hyped, and why could this year’s matches have huge implications moving forward?
-- John Cena’s final match is official for Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13th in Washington, DC! We look at who should be his last-ever opponent and why this will be one of the biggest wrestling moments of the year!
-- We recap all the big moments and surprises from AEW Forbidden Door this past weekend!
-- We look back at NXT Heatwave and break down the highlights from one of NXT’s biggest summer events.
-- Sources are now expecting Chris Jericho to return to WWE once his AEW contract expires—what this could mean for both companies moving forward.
-- AEW suffers a tough blow with injuries to Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland—and we ask the question: could the timing have been any worse?
-- We revisit one of the greatest women’s matches of all time, as it’s been 10 years since Bayley vs. Sasha Banks/Mercedes Moné stole the show at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn.
-- And we preview and give predictions for WWE Clash in Paris taking place this Sunday live from La Défense Arena in Nanterre, France!
"The Champ" Jeff Peck and Dr. Trey Franklin bring you a body-slammin' choke-holdin' steel-cage-tables-laddrs-chairs look into the world of Wrestling and the MMA from fans who stil believe that wrestling is "real"
