When you've seen someone at the pinnacle of their particular craft for so long, it should always send shock waves throughout the entire industry, when they announce their retirement to the entire world. On Episode 456 of the YLP Podcast, Mr. YLP Himself discusses the impending retirement of NJPW President, Hiroshi Tanahashi, ahead of his retirement match against Kazuchika Okada at Wrestle Kingdom 20.
Along with that, he also presents his first preview and predictions of 2026, with his predictions for Sunday's Wrestle Kingdom 20 pay-per-view, but someone decided to give Mr. YLP their predictions for the show as well.
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It's finally here. The final show of 2025. The last Saturday of the calendar year. And of course, you may still be enjoying your Christmas festivities, and getting prepared for New Year's Eve plans. That doesn't mean you can't spend some time out of your day to enjoy Mr. YLP's Top 10 Matches from the past year.
The ten matches that Mr. YLP Himself believes are the matches that truly defined the year of our Lord (Randy Savage), 2025. The matches that were chosen as the best of the best. The matches he deemed were the cream of the crop. Yes, this list may cause some controversy, but that's why we do these lists. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the final episode of the "December To Remember" series, and the episode that concludes the 2025 season.
Hope y'all had a fantastic Christmas and that y'all have a safe, happy and healthy 2026!
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Christmastime is here in the YLP Realm and the "December To Remember" series continues to roll on as we head into the new year!
On Episode 454 of the YLP Podcast, Mr. YLP Himself discusses the backlash that occurred after John Cena tapped out to Gunther, at last week's Saturday Night's Main Event premium live event. He provides his insight into the matter as a whole and even discusses how WWE should book Gunther moving forward. Also on this week's episode of the pod, Mr. YLP finally unveils his Top 20 matches of 2025, kicking off the list with his Top 10 Honorable Mentions of 2025.
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Today is a very bittersweet day here in the YLP Realm. Today marks the final time that we will ever see John Cena competing in a WWE ring, as he goes one-on-one with Gunther, in the opening match of Saturday Night's Main Event. Before you settle in for tonight's SNME, Mr. YLP Himself breaks down his thoughts on Cena as a whole, and discusses news on Cena signing a five-year deal as an ambassador for WWE and how many dates he actually wanted to work for his retirement tour.
Also on this week's episode of the pod, Mr. YLP does an impromptu predictions segment for SNME this evening, and continues his "December To Remember" series with the 2025 YLP Podcast Awards, honoring the best in professional wrestling. Who will be recognized as the 2025 YLP Podcast MVP? You'll have to stick around to find out.
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Mr. YLP's favorite holiday, Thanksgiving, has unfortunately come and gone, but he perked right back up when he realized that it's time to kick off the "December To Remember" series on the YLP Podcast!
On Episode 452 of the YLP Pod, Mr. YLP Himself ends the final full episode of 2025 with a full-fledged episode of the "News Of The Week", including news on TNA signing a new media rights deal with AMC, who WWE currently sees as the favorite to win the 2026 Royal Rumble, and Johnathan Gresham being announced that he will be making his in-ring return for the first time since he suffered a stroke in August.
Next week on the pod, Mr. YLP continues the "December To Remember' series with the 2025 YLP Podcast Awards, celebrating the best and brightest in professional wrestling!
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For those of you who may not know, Thanksgiving is Mr. YLP Himself's favorite holiday of the calendar year. Why? Well, besides the amount of food he stuffs into his mouth, it's a time to be thankful for the family and friends you love, and to enjoy a second helping of good ass food.
But before he can celebrate the occasion, he still has some work to do, with Episode 451 of the YLP Podcast!
On this week's episode of the pod, Mr. YLP opens the show with the news of John Cena reportedly being the headliner of next year's WWE Hall Of Fame class, and ends it with his preview and predictions for next Saturday"s Survivor Series: War Games premium live event.
Of course, we here at the YLP Podcast wish all of you a very happy, healthy and safe Thanksgiving Day, and we hope you enjoy it with the ones you love! We'll see you guys back on December 6th, as we begin our "December To Remember" series!
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Over eight years, 450 episodes, and the Prime Minister of the YLP Realm is only getting started.
On Episode 450 of the YLP Podcast, Mr. YLP Himself celebrates this momentous occasion by expressing heartfelt gratitude to every citizen of the YLP Realm. Even though he may be the Stephen A. Smith of Wrestle Addict Radio, he may have the ability to change your mind with his opening statement.
Also on this week's episode of the pod, Mr. YLP presents his "News Of The Week", including news on plans for Giulia after losing the Women's United States Championship, and why Kazuchika Okada was chosen as Hiroshi Tanahashi's final opponent in New Japan Pro Wrestling, as well as his way-too-early predictions for next Saturday's AEW Full Gear pay-per-view.
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Sometimes, having too much of a good thing isn't always the best option. On Episode 449 of the YLP Podcast, Mr. YLP Himself discusses his thoughts on Tony Khan and the introduction of the AEW National Championship. He provides his thoughts on the matter and why he thinks that this may not be the best of ideas for All Elite Wrestling.
Also on this week's episode of the pod, Mr. YLP presents the "News Of The Week", including news on AJ Francis hoping that more professional wrestlers use their platforms for good, and Drew McIntyre being offered a deal from an independent promotion after his WWE contract expires.
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Happy Halloween weekend to everyone in the YLP Realm!
Before we leave October behind and walk into November, let's get spooky one last time with Episode 448 of the YLP Podcast!
On this week's episode of the pod, Mr. YLP Himself kicks off the show by his thoughts on Andrade finally breaking his silence amid the contract controversy, as well as discussing what former WWE superstar (and actual lawyer), David Otunga, talking about what could happen if Andrade ever decided to take this to trial.
Also on the pod, Mr. YLP presents his "News Of The Week", including news on Tommy Dreamer bringing up why Mercedes Mone should vacate some of her twelve championships, and we end the show this week with his preview and predictions for tonight's Saturday Night's Main Event premium live event.
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Halloween is less than a week away, but NXT decided that they had other plans, as their Halloween Havoc premium live event takes place tonight. What better way to kick off the countdown to Halloween, than with Mr. YLP's preview and predictions for NXT Halloween Havoc, for Episode 447 of the YLP Podcast!
Also on this week's episode of the podcast, Mr. YLP Himself opens the show discussing ESPN's current situation with their merger with WWE, as he breaks down the numbers from last month's WWE Wrestlepalooza premium live event, as well as the "News Of The Week", including a rumor who could possibly be Hiroshi Tananhashi's final opponent in New Japan Pro Wrestling.
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So this week in professional wrestling turned out to be very....interesting to say the least.
On Episode 446 of the YLP Podcast kicks off the Wrestle Dream weekend festivities with the current situation dealing with the once again AEW talent, Andrade El Idolo, and the mystery of there being a no-compete clause when there may not have been one to begin with. Mr. YLP Himself expresses his thoughts on the situation and what this could mean for him moving forward.
Also on this week's episode of the pod, Mr. YLP brings back the "News Of The Week", including huge news on Seth Rollins injury that he suffered in his match against Cody Rhodes at Crown Jewel: Perth, that may leave him out of the WrestleMania 42 premium live event. We end this week's episode with Mr. YLP's preview and predictions for tonight's AEW WrestleDream pay-per-view.
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Another Saturday, another duo of previews and predictions, as well as some "News Of The Week", to kick off a triple header of shows from WWE, TNA and New Japan Pro Wrestling, for Episode 445 of the YLP Podcast!
On this week's episode of the pod, Mr. YLP Himself brings a modified version of the "News Of The Week", including news on Raja Jackson officially being charged with two counts of battery stemming from the incident at KnokX Pro Wrestling a couple months ago, as well as Stephanie McMahon being deposed in the current shareholders case against WWE.
Also on this week's episode, Mr. YLP promised to bring you a duet of previews and predictions, and I can tell you personally that he has followed through on that promise. He breaks his thoughts and opinions on both TNA Bound For Glory and NJPW King Of Pro Wrestling, including his predictions for the IWGP world title match between Zack Sabre Jr. and Konosuke Takeshita, and TNA world title match between Trick Williams and Mike Santana.
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It's the week before Crown Jewel, and all through the YLP Realm, Mr. YLP Himself was preparing a way-too-early preview and predictions for another Saudi show. Yup, Mr. YLP's breaking down his thoughts on John Cena's final appearance in Saudi Arabia, as well as who he believes will have their hands raised next Saturday.
Also on this week's episode episode of the pod, Mr. YLP brings back the "News Of The Week, including news on John Laurinitis and his assistants being subpoenaed in the shareholders case involving Vince McMahon.
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As it was told to me by Mr. YLP Himself after the recording, this was one of the most draining episodes he has ever done, in the almost near decade he has been a professional wrestling podcaster. Why you ask?
On Episode 443 of the YLP Podcast, Mr. YLP breaks down the current domestic abuse allegations of former TNA Knockouts World Champion, Masha Slamovich, that was posted by a friend of her ex-boyfriend, AKIRA, on Twitter. And when he showed me the entire Dropbox file, even I was blown away by the sheer amount of it all.
Not only does Mr. YLP break down the history of the relationship between the two, but he also discusses the possible ramifications for Slamovich, including her future in TNA and possibility of her future bookings on the indies.
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Apologies for not providing every one of you in the YLP Realm with an episode last week, but Mr. YLP Himself will explain exactly why there wasn't one.
On Episode 442 of the YLP Podcast, Mr. YLP discusses his thoughts on the announcement of WrestleMania 43, that will be taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 2027. He provides his opinions on the matter, as well as his biggest concerns about the announcement itself.
Also on this week's episode of the pod, Mr. YLP presents a duet of previews and predictions, for today's WWE Wrestlepalooza premium live event and AEW's All Out pay-per-view.
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Paris, you have my heart.
On Episode 441 of the YLP Podcast, Mr. YLP Himself takes us back to this past Sunday's Clash In Paris premium live event, to break down what went down at the event, incuding his choices for best and adworst matches of the night, as well as his final grade for the event.
Also on the week's episode, Mr. YLP opens the show by discussing Quentin "Rampage" Jackson asking for a full investigation into the actions of Syko Stu, prior to the receipt that was given to him by his son, Raja Jackson.
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As much as Mr. YLP Himself would love to be excited for what should be the Labor Day Weekend Extravaganza, he's been in a bit of a mood since last weekend. You know. The thing that happened at KnokX Pro Wrestling? Yeah....THAT.
On Episode 440 of the YLP Podcast, Mr. YLP addresses the incident from last weekend, involving his thoughts on the matter, and which portions really grinded his gears.. He'll try his very best to keep it together.
Also on this week's episode, Mr. YLP presents his preview and predictions for tomorrow's WWE Clash In Paris, including why he thinks this could end up being beia solid show, and who he believes will have their hands raised.
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London's calling, y'all....and Lowell, MA is as well, I guess.
On Episode 439 of the YLP Podcast, it's a double dose of previews and predictions for AEW x NJPW's Forbidden Door pay-per-view, and NXT Heatwave dropping on the same day. Mr. YLP Himself looks to go 15-0 in his predictions as he goes over both main cards and what he thinks are the dark horse matches that could end up being Match of the Night.
And to kick off this week's episode, Mr. YLP discusses JBL's thoughts on the IWC saying that WWE shouldn't counterprogram AEW All Out, while they have Wrestlepalooza take place on September 20th. Yes, he doesn't hold back on his thoughts, and yes, he still hates Mil Mascaras.
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It seems as if an old trick out of the Vince McMahon playbook has reared its ugly head once again, but this time, in the form of Karrion Kross organically getting over with the fans.
On Episode 438 of the YLP Podcast, Mr. YLP breaks down the very moment he believes, was the beginning of the end of Kross's second run in WWE. He discusses why Paul "Triple H" Levesque may have either allowed or made the foolish decision not to do right by the fans, and who he thinks could be the next man or woman beginning their descent on the card.
Also on this week's episode of the pod, Mr. YLP brings back his "News Of The Week" segment, including news on Melina saying that she would like to see WWE Evolution become an annual event, WWE allegedly trying to put AEW out of business by the end of their current contract with Warner Bros. Discovery, and much, much more!
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After two weeks of rest and relaxation in the Hyperbaric Time Chamber (and a bit of a medical scare), Mr. YLP Himself makes his triumphant return to the YLP Realm.
On Episode 437 of the YLP Podcast, Mr. YLP takes us back to last Saturday's WWE SummerSlam premium live event, and provides his insight on what went down during the first-ever two night SummerSlam, including his thoughts on both night's main events, what he thought were the best and worst matches of the weekend, and most importantly, his final grade on the weekend as a whole.
Also on this week's episode of the pod, WWE and ESPN have struck a deal to merge with each other, beginning in 2026. Mr. YLP kicks off his return to the podcast discussing the pros and cons of the deal.
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