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After 8 incredible years, the Smackin’ It Raw Podcast may be stepping into the ring for the last time. From weekly recaps of WWE Raw, WWE NXT, Smackdown, and AEW Dynamite, to our spin-off series Return to Wrestling—where we relived WCW from the first Nitro to the infamous Finger Poke of Doom—we’ve laughed, argued, and marked out together.Through the years, hosts Travis Pointer, Eric Seiker, Vince Delgado, and Katie Kinder joined Matt Ridder to talk all things pro wrestling, and you’ve been there with us every step of the way.Join us for this potential final bell as we look back on the journey, share our favorite moments, and talk about what’s next. Whether you’ve been here since day one or just hopped on the ride, this one’s for you.#SmackinItRaw #ProWrestlingPodcast #FinalEpisode

This week we recap WWE Raw, NXT, Smackdown & AEW Dynamite! On Raw, CM Punk hunts Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed, Roman loses his shoes again, Nikki Bella challenges Becky Lynch, Alexa & Charlotte battle Raquel & Roxanne for the tag titles, and Rusev faces Sheamus.On NXT, Tatum Paxley defends against Sol Ruca, Moose from TNA crashes Trick Williams, Je’Von Evans & Oba Femi before Dark State attacks, plus Blake Monroe vs Keylani Jordan, and Lexis King vs Myles Bourne.On Smackdown, John Cena & Cody Rhodes speak after Summerslam — but Brock Lesnar returns to destroy Cena!

We're back with a stacked episode recapping all the chaos, drama, and in-ring action from the latest episodes of WWE Raw, NXT, Smackdown, and AEW Dynamite!On WWE Raw: - Alliances and rivalries collide as Bayley and Lyra Valkyria team up to battle Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez but Becky Lynch isn't done with Lyra just yet. - Roman Reigns makes a brutal statement by taking out both Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed. - Gunther and CM Punk go head-to-head on the mic in a fiery exchange. - Iyo Sky clashes with Stephanie Vaquer- AJ Styles finally gets his SummerSlam match with Dominik Mysterio.Over on WWE NXT: - Oba Femi defends the NXT Championship against Josh Briggs and Inamura in a physical showdown. - Jasper Troy and Ricky Saints throw down in a rising stars battle.- Jacey Jane finds herself surrounded by women gunning for her title. - Blake Monroe makes her in-ring debut—don’t miss it!AEW Dynamite brings the fire as Hangman Adam Page takes on Wheeler Yuta in a hard-hitting match. Edge hires the Hurt Syndicate to take out FTR, and MJF has a message for Hangman. Meanwhile, Toni Storm battles Billie Starks, continuing her reign of dominance.On Smackdown:- the eerie Wyatt Sicks take on Andrade and Rey Fenix in an unsettling tag bout. - Alexa Bliss faces Roxanne Perez- Cody Rhodes makes his presence felt- Randy Orton teams up with Jelly Roll to confront Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul!Hit that like button, subscribe, and let us know your favorite moment of the week in the comments!#WWE #AEW #RAW #Smackdown #NXT #Dynamite #WrestlingRecap #SummerSlam #MJF #CMpunk #RomanReigns #HangmanPage #CodyRhodes #ToniStorm

In this week’s episode of the podcast, we’re diving into all the chaos, drama, and action from the latest episodes of WWE Raw, NXT, Smackdown, and AEW Dynamite!🔥 On AEW Dynamite, new AEW World Champion Hangman Adam Page speaks for the first time since winning the title, Toni Storm addresses her victory over Mercedes Moné and her new challenger Athena fires back. Plus, The Death Ryders collide with Hangman, Powerhouse Hobbs, and Mark Briscoe in a hard-hitting main event. MJF and The Hurt Syndicate also make their presence felt.💥 On WWE Raw, the SummerSlam World Women’s Championship Triple Threat match is set: Naomi vs Rhea Ripley vs IYO SKY! Bayley and Lyra Valkyria go to war in a 2 out of 3 Falls match, Nikki Bella returns to singles action vs Chelsea Green, and CM Punk runs the gauntlet to earn a shot at Gunther. Oh yeah… Roman Reigns is back!⚔️ Over on NXT, Masha Slamovich, Sol Ruca, and Zaria team up to battle Fatal Influence, Tony D’Angelo takes out both Luca and Stacks, and Jordynne Grace looks for revenge on Blake Monroe—but where is she? Meanwhile, Oba Femi is challenged by Josh Briggs and Inamura after a controversial match outcome.🏆 On Smackdown, Cody Rhodes and John Cena come face to face before their epic SummerSlam showdown. A new #1 contender for the WWE Women’s Tag Titles is crowned, and we see appearances from Stephanie Vaquer, Randy Orton, Charlotte Flair, The Wyatt Sicks, Jade Cargill, Tiffany Stratton, and more!Smash that LIKE, hit SUBSCRIBE, and join us in the comments to sound off on your favorite moments of the week in wrestling! 💬👇#WWE #AEW #WWERaw #Smackdown #WWENXT #AEWDynamite #SummerSlam #WrestlingRecap #CMpunk #HangmanPage #ToniStorm #RomanReigns #CodyRhodes #WrestlingCommunity

Three Brands. One Wild Weekend.In this action-packed episode, we break down everything that went down across WWE Evolution, NXT Great American Bash, and AEW All In Texas!🔥 WWE Evolution returns with the women of WWE proving once again why they’re main event-worthy. We recap standout matches, shocking returns, and the emotional title bouts that stole the show.🎆 NXT Great American Bash delivered high-octane energy and breakout performances. We go match-by-match through every title defense, rivalry payoff, and who really made their mark on the future of WWE.🤠 AEW All In Texas brought the chaos, cowboy hats, and classic AEW carnage. From hardcore brawls to high-flying madness, we discuss the biggest pops, best moments, and whether Texas truly went All In.Plus:Our Smash or Pass match reviewsSurprise appearances & debutsWho had the Match of the Weekend?What it all means heading into SummerSlam / All Out / Heatwave seasonHit that like, drop a comment with your favorite match, and don’t forget to subscribe for weekly wrestling breakdowns!#WWE #NXT #AEW #Evolution #GreatAmericanBash #AllInTexas #WrestlingRecap

It's time to break down WWE Night of Champions 2025—and we’re doing it the only way we know how: by Smashing the matches we loved and Passing on the ones that didn’t deliver!In this episode, we dive deep into every major match, including:The epic showdown between John Cena and CM Punk for the Undisputed WWE ChampionshipThe brutal clash of legacies in the King of the Ring Final: Cody Rhodes vs Randy OrtonJade Cargill vs Asuka in a battle for the Queen of the Ring crownA family feud erupting as Jacob Fatu faces Solo Sikoa for the U.S. TitleRhea Ripley vs Raquel Gonzales in a savage Street FightAnd the intense showdown between Sami Zayn and Karrion KrossPlus, we cover the latest WWE rumors and breaking news, and share our thoughts on the most recent episodes of WWE NXT and AEW Dynamite.Whether you're Team Smash or Team Pass, you won’t want to miss this one!

This week in wrestling was absolutely wild, and we’ve got the full breakdown! We recap everything from WWE Raw, NXT, Smackdown, and AEW Dynamite:🔥 On WWE Raw:The first round of the King and Queen of the Ring wraps up with Jey Uso and Asuka advancing!Goldberg RETURNS and challenges Gunther for Saturday Night’s Main Event!Becky Lynch and Bayley come face to face in a heated showdown.⚔️ On WWE NXT:Four women punch their tickets to the Fatal 4-Wayd with Jaida Parker, Izzy Dame, Jordynne Grace, and Lash Legend all advancing. Who will face Jacey Jane at Evolution?Blake Monroe signs her contract but gets ambushed by Fatal Influence!🌎 On AEW Dynamite in Arena Mexico:Hangman Adam Page surprises everyone with his Spanish promo!Mercedes Moné defeats Zeuxis to win the CMLL World Women’s Championship!Two massive multi-person tag matches keep the crowd electric.💣 On WWE Smackdown:John Cena drops a pipe bomb on CM Punk!Asuka defeats Alexa Bliss to head to the Queen of the Ring finals.Jacob Fatu challenges Solo Sikoa for the U.S. Title at Night of Champions.Like, comment, and subscribe for weekly wrestling breakdowns and more insider takes!

In this week’s action-packed recap, we break down everything that went down across WWE Raw, NXT, Smackdown and AEW Dynamite!Gunther shocks the world by defeating Jey Uso to become the new World Heavyweight Champion on Raw!Nikki Bella returns and Bayley makes a brutal comeback, blindsiding Becky Lynch.The King and Queen of the Ring qualifying matches heat up across Raw and Smackdown—who’s headed to the tournament?On NXT, Oba Femi battles Jasper Troy, and we get an iconic reveal from Blake Monroe in a very Sabrina Carpenter-style vignette.We also talk about the legacy and current role of Ron Killings (R-Truth) in WWE.Over on Dynamite, the AEW Unified Championship continues to dominate the conversation—and in a wild turn of events, Hangman Adam Page gets kidnapped in a shocking storyline twist!Don’t miss our full thoughts, reactions, and predictions as the road to King and Queen of the Ring and AEW's next PPV continues to get crazier!Want to hear more about the AEW Unified Championship, Gunther’s title win, or Hangman’s kidnapping?

Get ready for a wild recap of one of the most action-packed weekends in WWE history! We’re breaking down everything that went down at WWE Money In The Bank 2025 and WWE Worlds Collide, featuring shocking moments, unforgettable debuts, and dream matches come to life!🔥 Money In The Bank Highlights:The Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match delivered chaos and carnage with Seth Rollins, Solo Sikoa, Andrade, L.A. Knight, Penta El Zero Miedo, and El Grande Americano battling for the briefcase!The Women’s MITB Match was a star-studded war as Naomi, Alexa Bliss, Rhea Ripley, Stephanie Vaquer, Giulia, and Roxanne Perez risked it all!Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes teamed up to face the unlikely alliance of John Cena and Logan Paul—and the outcome may shock you.Becky Lynch defended her WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship against Lyra Valkyria in a fierce showdown.🌎 Worlds Collide brought together WWE, NXT, and international stars:Chad Gable took on Vikingo for the AAA Mega Championship in a technical vs. high-flying masterpiece.Stephanie Vaquer & Lola Vice battled Chik Tormenta & Dalys in tag team chaos.Legado Del Fantasma collided with Pagano, Psycho Clown, and El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr in a lucha libre showcase!A high-speed four-way saw Ethan Page, Rey Fenix, Je’Von Evans, and Laredo Kid clash for the NXT North American Title.The LWO faced off with Octagón Jr, Aero Star, and Mr. Iguana in another thrilling six-man tag!💥 Who walked out with briefcases? Who crossed brand lines and made a statement? And what moments had the crowd on their feet all night? Watch the full recap and join us in the comments with your favorite moments from the weekend!#WWE #MoneyInTheBank #WorldsCollide #WrestlingRecap #SethRollins #BeckyLynch #LuchaLibre #NXT #MITB2025

Welcome back, wrestling fans! In this week’s Weekly Wrestling Recap, we break down all the action, drama, and surprises from the world of professional wrestling:💥 WWE Raw – Tensions explode as CM Punk costs Seth Rollins the Money In The Bank Qualifier, a major Liv Morgan return shakes up the roster, and the road to Money In The Bank intensifies!⚔️ WWE NXT – The next generation delivers hard-hitting action with Je'Von Evans sets his sights on Ethan Page, plus Jacey Jane winning the Women's Championship sets the NXT Universe buzzing.⚡ AEW Dynamite – Tony Khan's crew pulls no punches! Shocking betrayals, wild promos, and a must-see main event between Kyle Fletcher and Adam Cole before Mercedes Mone and Toni Storm came face to face.👊 WWE SmackDown – The blue brand heats up with Cody Rhodes Returning, title implications, and a crowd-popping finale you won’t want to miss!Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for weekly breakdowns, predictions, and more pro wrestling content!#WWE #AEW #WWERaw #WWENXT #AEWDynamite #WWESmackDown #WrestlingRecap #ProWrestling

It's a HUGE weekend for pro wrestling, and we're diving into it ALL in this in-depth review of NXT Battleground 2025 and AEW Double or Nothing 2025! 🔥Two stacked cards, two unforgettable events, and one jam-packed review — here's everything we break down:🟨 NXT Battleground 2025 HighlightsOba Femi vs Myles Bourne – NXT Championship clash of power vs gritTrick Williams vs Joe Hendry – TNA World Title on the line in a cross-promotional showdownStephanie Vaquer vs Jordynne Grace – Title drama for the NXT Women’s ChampionshipTony D’Angelo vs Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo – Family turns to enemies in a grudge match Sol Ruca vs Keylani Jordan – High-flying action for the Women’s North American Championship🟥 AEW Double or Nothing 2025 HighlightsAnarchy in the Arena – Total chaos, AEW styleWill Ospreay vs Hangman Adam Page – Technical masterclass meets cowboy gritToni Storm vs Mina Shirakawa – AEW Women’s Championship bout with international flairBobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin vs Dustin Rhodes & Sammy Guevara – Legends and heat collide in an AEW Tag Team Championship Match – Tag team warfare at its finestKazuchika Okada vs Mike Bailey – AEW Continental Championship showdown with dream match energyDax Harwood & Cash Wheeler vs Nigel McGuinness & Daniel Garcia – FTR meets a surprising new duoRicochet vs Mark Briscoe – STRETCHER MATCH: insane bumps, crazy emotionMercedes Moné vs Jamie Hayter – Main event feel, women's wrestling at its peak👊 Whether you're Team NXT or Team AEW, this is a must-watch review for any hardcore wrestling fan. Let us know your match of the night in the comments and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more wrestling breakdowns!#NXT #AEW #DoubleOrNothing #Battleground2025 #WrestlingReview #WWE #ProWrestling #MercedesMone #WillOspreay #ObaFemi #StephanieVaquer #JoeHendry #TonyD'Angelo #AEWReview #NXTBattleground

This week in wrestling was absolutely stacked! Here's your full recap of WWE Raw, SmackDown, NXT, and AEW Dynamite: Beach Break.- CM Punk calls out Paul Heyman in a fiery promo- Giulia & Roxanne Perez team up to battle Iyo Sky & Rhea Ripley- Becky Lynch addresses Lyra Valkyria’s challenge- Bron Breakker ambushes Jey Uso on Raw- Trick Williams & Joe Hendry make it official with a contract signing- Myles Bourne builds momentum toward Oba Femi- Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo sets up Tony D'Angelo!- Tatum Paxley unravels after losing her allies- Wild AEW 4-way: Toni Storm vs Mina Shirakawa vs Skye Blue vs AZM- Samoa Joe vs Jon Moxley ends in chaos inside a steel cage- Is MJF about to join the Hurt Syndicate?- Money In The Bank qualifiers kick off on SmackDown!Don’t miss this full breakdown of all the week’s major moments, matches, and shocks. Like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly wrestling content! 💥👊 #WWE #AEW #WrestlingRecap #WWERaw #SmackDown #WWENXT #AEWDynamite

🔥 The action was off the charts at WWE Backlash 2025, and we’re breaking down all the chaos, surprises, and jaw-dropping moments from this unforgettable World Wrestling Entertainment event! From legends clashing to shocking title changes, this is the full recap you need.🏆 In the main event, two icons of wrestling collided as Randy Orton vs John Cena delivered an epic battle for the WWE Undisputed Championship—a showdown fans will be talking about for years.💥 Pat McAfee shocked the world when he stepped into the ring with the powerhouse Gunther—was the outspoken host able to survive the Ring General’s wrath?The WWE United States Championship was on the line in a wild Fatal Four-Way Match featuring Jacob Fatu, LA Knight, Damian Priest, and Drew McIntyre. Paul Heyman’s influence loomed large—who walked out with the gold?💀 In a clash of styles and personalities, Dirty Dom (Dominik Mysterio) took on the unpredictable and brutal Penta El Zero Miedo for the WWE Intercontinental Title. Did Penta break the Mysterio legacy or did Dom escape with the strap?🔥 Becky Lynch and rising star Lyra Valkyria went to war for the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship. Was the Man too much to handle, or did Valkyria shock the world?This video has it all—wrestlers making history, shocking twists, and unforgettable moments from WWE Backlash 2025. Don’t miss this breakdown of the best from WWE, featuring stars like John Cena, Randy Orton, Pat McAfee, Gunther, LA Knight, Jacob Fatu, Damian Priest, Becky Lynch, Penta, and more!🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more WWE content and full Backlash coverage!#WWE #Wrestling #WWEBacklash #Backlash2025 #RandyOrtonVsJohnCena #JohnCena #PatMcAfee #Gunther #LAKnight #JacobFatu #BeckyLynch #Penta #DamianPriest #WorldWrestlingEntertainment #Wrestler #PaulHeyman #JohnCenaRandyOrton

It was a wild week across WWE and AEW! Sami Zayn challenges Seth Rollins and battles Bron Breakker. IYO SKY teams up with Jordynne Grace to take on Giulia & Roxanne Perez in a dream tag match. Tony D’Angelo confronts Stacks, Chase U returns, and Joe Hendry is blindsided by the Dark State. Over in AEW, Hangman Page faces Kyle Fletcher in the Owen Hart Legacy Cup Semi-Finals while Toni Storm takes on Miyu Yamashita in a hard-hitting clash. Plus appearances from Stephanie Vaquer, Rusev, Aleister Black, Zelina Vega, Penta, Fenix, Kenny Omega, Okada, MJF, CM Punk, Jey Uso, and many more! Don't miss this action-packed recap! 💥🔥Which match or moment stole the show for you this week?

Get ready to go raw on a recap of all the action-packed moments from this week’s WWE Raw, SmackDown, NXT, and AEW Dynamite! Whether you're riding the road to WrestleMania 41 or just catching up, we’ve got every shocking return, brutal match, and jaw-dropping promo covered.🔥 NXT Breakdown:The D’Angelo Family, Noam Dar, Jevon Evans, and more add fire to the gold brand. Joe Hendry sparks a new feud with Oba Femi.⚡ AEW Dynamite Shockers:A wild night for Adam Cole, Hangman Page, Dax Harwood, Cash Wheeler, and the Rock 'n' Roll Express. Samoa Joe and Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF), make serious moves.👊 From Master P’s cameo to Stephanie Vaquer’s international statement, this week was next level. Don’t miss our in-depth coverage, predictions, and reactions to the biggest moments in World Wrestling Entertainment and All Elite Wrestling.📲 Like, comment & subscribe for weekly wrestling updates, fantasy bookings, and fan debates!