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Wrestling is often seen as a world of glitz and glamour, but what happens when the curtain is pulled back? Joseph Miller joins us to share his insights on the interplay of reality and performance in professional wrestling.

As we gear up for the Red Rose Rumble 4, excitement is in the air. Our very own Lancaster Tribal Chief shares the buzz surrounding the biggest event of the year, detailing a card packed with thrilling matches and fan-favorite wrestlers.

Now that SummerSlam has come and gone for 2026, and we finally had the time to sit down and discuss things, Justin and I give you our reactions and thoughts on the 2 nights. The highs, the lows, the in between, and a shoutout to Gold Dust in there too.

Night 2 of SummerSlam is just a few hours away and Justin and I are back to bring you our predictions on how we think the show will go. Let us know your thoughts in the comments wherever you can.

Justin and I are back with our predictions for Night 1 of the 2026 rendition of WWE SummerSlam.

So many people in the IWC seem flabbergasted and pissed off about CM Punk defeating Sami Zayn for the title on Monday Night Raw. Many of those people are making really stupid conclusions and statements about the situation. The situation between this and what happened with The Rock during the historic reign of CM Punk couldn't be further apart. I will tell you why today. Chapters 00:00 The Resident A*****e's Rant 05:52 Punk vs. Dwayne: A Historical Comparison

After a long three-year hiatus, by the request of Justin, Wrestling with Ski is back. How could I say no to the guy? It is a long but good one. We discuss TKO, Saudi shows and their booking, Vince, current stars, 3LW, and so much more. So, make sure to take the time and enjoy the ride. Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back and Reflections on Bray Wyatt 03:09 The State of TKO and Vince's Influence 05:58 WrestleMania: A Mixed Bag of Nostalgia and Disappointment 09:03 The Future of WWE: New Talent vs. Nostalgia 11:48 Corporate Influence on Wrestling 14:44 Local Promotions and the Heart of Wrestling 18:01 The Evolution of Wrestling and Future Prospects 27:01 The Alpha Male and Fear in Combat Sports 29:01 Brock Lesnar vs. Oba: The Rubber Match 31:04 Title Implications and Character Development 32:56 The Current Landscape of Wrestling 39:05 Corporate Influence on Wrestling 50:02 The Future of Wrestling Talent 54:58 Women in Wrestling: Opportunities and Challenges 56:39 Navigating the Women's Division 59:09 The Importance of Title Defenses 01:03:08 Reviving Championship Prestige 01:07:07 The Impact of Corporate Influence on Wrestling 01:11:07 Reinventing Wrestling Characters 01:21:15 The Evolution of Wrestling Characters 01:24:08 Memorable Matches and Storytelling in Wrestling 01:26:26 The Impact of Personal Struggles on Wrestlers 01:28:32 The Creative Freedom in Wrestling Promotions 01:31:52 The Emotional Returns in Wrestling 01:34:30 Supporting Local Wrestling Promotions

Today, I have to discuss the unfortunate and heartbreaking news of the death of WWE Superstar Bray Wyatt. I give my honest reaction to it all, what I want him to be remembered for, and what his work helped me workout through the years.

I am back and there is a lot to discuss from the night that was in Detroit for the 2023 edition of WWE SummerSlam. I give my honest and blunt reaction to it all for you including the good, the bad, and the god awful.

I would love to say that this moved surprised me but that would be a lie. Endeavor, who is the parent company of the UFC, has bought the WWE and Vince McMahon has found his way back into the companies creative. This was evident on both Night 2 of WrestleMania and definitely on Monday Night Raw. There are a lot of moving parts and fallout to come but I give my thoughts and reaction to it all today.

WrestleMania 2023 has come and gone and Night 2 delivered some good matches and moments for us all. The Triple Threat match for the Intercontinental Championship stole the show. The Main Event still delivered a good story regardless of how we feel about the outcome. I will discuss that and so much more today and give my honest reaction to it all.

I want to start by saying I feel that Night 1 of WrestleMania was the superior night in 2023. I'll tell you what they got wrong, what stole the show, and much more. I even finally have something nice to say about Dominik Mysterio. I get to all of that and my reaction to so much more today.

It was a big afternoon for NXT on Saturday in Los Angeles to kickoff WrestleMania weekend for the WWE with Stand and Deliver. There was the ugly spot for Tiffany Stratton, Wes Lee and the 5 Way match for the NXT North America Championship stealing the show, Carmelo Hayes becoming the new NXT Champion, and so much more to discuss. Many people made many highlights, and they even surprised me along the way. I give my reaction to it all today.

WrestleMania 2023 Night 2 has so many big matches to discuss. I am joined by Dan, and we break it all down, who we think will win, steal the show, stink the joint out, and discuss everything else along the way including some sidebar conversations.

Night 1 of WrestleMania 2023 is upon us, and I am joined by Dan to break it all down today. We discuss the matches, who we think will steal the show on night one, who we think we will win, and the underwhelming moments of the night.