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Episode 55! Trish and Sarah start off with WWE and the stagnation of the Royal Rumble before talking about who was and wasn't there and how ex-AEW wrestlers are faring in WWE. (28:45) Then they cover EVIL heading to WWE and other potential moves from NJPW (48:00) before having a brief discussion of AJ Styles's "retirement" (57:25). Ratings are next- how is wrestling faring overall under the new Nielsen system? What are promotions doing to get their numbers up? (1:05:3) Then- Tommaso Ciampa debuts in AEW (1:26:00) and finally, a discussion about heels in 2026. Are they really having a tough time? (1:38:20) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trish-and-sarah-wrestling-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 54! And Trish and Sarah kick things off with a look at TNA's debut on AMC. How did TNA present themselves to a new audience? What was missing from the show? Does the choice to run a PPV two days after the debut tell us anything? Then, a look at recent talent moves and potential free agents, (59:30) before a quick discussion of Cody's title loss (1:13:10) and AEW's new hires. (1:19:00). Then they briefly look at the choices facing Lucha Libre (1:21:20) before they close with hopes and fears for wrestling in 2026. (1:30:35) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trish-and-sarah-wrestling-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 53! 2026 kicks off with a bang and Tanahashi's retirement. Trish was at the Dome for Wrestle Kingdom 20 and gives her thoughts on the live experience. Then we discuss the matches! Aaron Wolf vs Evil (8:25) Takeshita vs Tsuji (20:52) and Tanahashi vs Okada (44:35) as well as the post-match retirement ceremony (54:25) and some general thoughts about New Year's Dash and what it means for NJPW in 2026. Next up, Tony Khan's interview with Case Lowe and some thoughts about Nakamura. We then switch gears to Chris Jericho and his potential free agency (1:1:45) before moving on to the upcoming TNA Debut (1:42:50), AEW's Continental Classic and Women's Tag Tournament (1:55:15) and MJF as AEW's new Men's World Champion (1:55:15). Then Trish wraps it up with thoughts on her experience in Japan.(2:09:35) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trish-and-sarah-wrestling-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's the Holidays! Trish and Sarah are joined by Allie, Anne, and Lea of Tunnel Talk for a wrap up of wrestling in 2025. We give out some ridiculous awards, have a lot of laughs, and crown the winner of 2025's Mommy's Little Ham Award. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trish-and-sarah-wrestling-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 52! Trish and Sarah start with everything we know and don't know about TNA's multi-year media deal with AMC. Then, WBD is being sold! (22:54) Or is it? They take a look at a big change to the media ecosystem. Then, Tanahashi's Final Road! Trish discusses how her article on the politics of determining the Ace's final opponent came together. (58:10) Finally, a look at wrestling media. Where do we go from here? (1:38:42) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trish-and-sarah-wrestling-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 51! Trish and Sarah review AEW's Full Gear before taking a quick look at what's going on with TNA's media deal (1:36:10) and a preview of Tanahashi's retirement show (1:43:30) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trish-and-sarah-wrestling-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 50! Trish and Sarah start things off with WWE's scarcity strategy and its effect on their recent and future ticket sales. They talk about John Cena's retirement run and ask if WWE have gotten everything they could out of his final year. (35:10) Then- the new ratings system. What impact has Data + Panel had on existing and potential wrestling media deals? (54:55) Next, NJPW and Hiroshi Tanahashi's final opponent. (1:05:00) Why are the politics around this so messy? What are the best and worst outcomes at Wrestle Kingdom? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trish-and-sarah-wrestling-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 49! Trish and Sarah are back with a look at WWE's WrestlePalooza- the business, the hype, the booking, the counter programming. Is it the new Mania? Next- Cena's Retirement run. (16:10) What has it meant for WWE's business? Have they gotten the most out of it creatively? What's left when he's gone? Then, AEW's All Out. (38:30) Was Cope & Christian vs FTR a fight? How has Eddie Kingston's return stacked up against the other AEW returns this week? (60:00) Was the Women's World Title change a success? (1:22:45) A discussion of Darby vs Mox becomes a reflection on the current state of AEW TV (1:30:01) And then, did the Men's World Title match work? (1:42:55) Finally, we're ten weeks in. How's the business case for Hangman's title reign? (1:53:55) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trish-and-sarah-wrestling-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 48! Trish and Sarah start with WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia before pointing out some potential issues with WWE's shows on the new ESPN app and potential fissures in their relationship with NBC. (27:30) Then, the importance of the tv audience and why it may be behind WWE's more aggressive counter-programming of AEW (39:37) and a discussion of AEW's moving All Out to the afternoon (45:35). Next up a look at Forbidden Door and the build to All Out (57:00) and the Kenny Omega problem (1:06:30), Eddie Kingston's return (1:16:45) and if there's any actual excitement for Cope and Christian (1:22:30). They wrap things up with Andrade's release (1:25:20) and listener questions! (1:30:45) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trish-and-sarah-wrestling-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 47! Trish and Sarah begin with a discussion of Brock Lesnar's reappearance in WWE, and what this and their media strategy says about TKO's workplace culture. Then two huge new deals for TKO- WWE's PLEs move to ESPN (29:40) and UFC heads to Paramount+ (44:37). How are these deals different for TKO than their previous ones? Next, could TNA potentially be sold and agree to a move to Wednesdays? Can they compete with AEW? Who are the potential winners and losers? (55:45) Then a look at Forbidden Door, (1:26:30) before some initial G1 Finals thoughts (1:41:20) and a quick chat about the Hurt Syndicate. (1:49:40) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trish-and-sarah-wrestling-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 46- Trish & Sarah start with a brief but important disclaimer about the episode, before moving on to a discussion of Summer Slam Night 1 and how WWE's programs are affected by their need for "moments" (2:30). They take a look at the main event and the drawbacks of having so many older wrestlers at the top of the card (20:15), before discussing the rest of the show (33:52) as well as WWE's on-screen embrace of the Trump Administration (42:15), WWE's tributes to Hulk Hogan (46:26), and the impact of recent AEW to WWE free agents (53:25). Your hosts then move on to AEW, and how last week's Men's World Title match was different from previous TV defenses (1:04:35) and whether the lack of strong secondary programs is impacting the shows (1:09:25). They then move on to Forbidden Door (1:16:16) and when and how matches are announced in AEW (1:27:40) before discussing the high level of scrutiny on a three-week World Champion (1:39:15). Finally, they look at AEW's residency runs (1:51:25) and assess what the costs and benefits of this strategy are. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trish-and-sarah-wrestling-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 45 and Trish and Sarah go All In! They start with an overview of the overall weekend, the atmosphere, the experiences, the visuals and the people that made it. Next, they head to the start of the show. (18:45) and the crowd. How loud was it, and when? How did the first three matches of the show affect the audience reaction? Then- was the length of the show helped by its daytime airing? (29:30) They talk about the perfect placement of the high stakes tag match and how the Tag Team title match and post-match were different from the rest of the show. Then they discuss the business of All In (35:30) before moving on to the triple main event, with a look at the presentation and structure which defined Mercedes vs Toni (55:40), Omega vs Okada (1:03:15) and Hangman vs Jon Moxley (1:14:35). Then, how is Hangman being presented post victory and what AEW needs to keep doing after their big show (1:43:40) before finally a quick discussion of Tony Khan's interview with Case Lowe. (1:54:50) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trish-and-sarah-wrestling-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 44! Trish and Sarah are back to preview the busy fortnight ahead and answer your questions! First up, they begin with AEW All In, is this a night for babyface triumphs? What is the stipulation with the most potential? Then, WWE's counterprogramming strategy. (41:39) Has WWE thrown their full support behind Evolution 2? Next up is NJPW. (1:04:03) Goto is out of the G1 and Tanahashi is struggling physically. Does New Japan really need to risk the Ace for this one? Finally, Trish and Sarah answer your questions, in their first full Q&A. (1:14:30) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trish-and-sarah-wrestling-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 43! And Trish and Sarah kick things off by breaking down the CM Punk Saudi Arabia Experience. The shoving! The apology! Punkanomics! The 1 star match! They cover it all. Plus, a look at how Cena vs Punk is a symptom of a larger problem in WWE. Next up, how a bad night for AEW in January changed the trajectory of 2025. (46:30) Then, Hangman in Arena Mexico. Is this a new level of confidence from him? (1:09:35) Finally, NJPW. Goto has lost the belt, and Trish loses her mind. (1:15:10) Does NJPW even have a plan? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trish-and-sarah-wrestling-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 42! Trish and Sarah start with AEW's build to All In, beginning with Mercedes Mone vs Toni Storm and then Omega vs Okada (7:40) before moving on to the main event angles for Moxley vs Hangman (16:15) and then a discussion of All In ticket sales. (29:00) How have the four hour shows gone? (39:15) What the hell is going on with the Hurt Syndicate? (46:30) Then they move on to WWE. CM Punk heads to Saudi (52:50) and WWE tries to appease a potential fan rebellion by re-signing R Truth. (1:03:35) With the Evolution PPV in just a few weeks, what's the current state of the WWE women's division? (1:15:10) Finally, your hosts take a look at NJPW and Dominion. (1:25:50) What will it take for them to move forward? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trish-and-sarah-wrestling-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy