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One superkick. One window. And one of the most infamous tag team breakups in wrestling history.Before Shawn Michaels became The Heartbreak Kid, he and Marty Jannetty were The Rockers—one of the most exciting tag teams of their generation. But behind the scenes, their relationship was beginning to fall apart, and eventually the real-life tension started bleeding into WWF television.Then came The Barber Shop.On this episode of Make It Make Sense, we look at the real-life problems between Shawn and Marty, the events that led to the breakup of The Rockers, and the legendary moment that sent their careers in completely different directions.Was Shawn Michaels always destined to become the breakout star? Was Marty Jannetty better than history gives him credit for? And has calling someone the “Marty Jannetty” of a tag team unfairly changed how fans remember him?We're breaking down The Rockers, the Barber Shop incident, and the birth of the Heartbreak Kid.👇 Where do you rank the Rockers breakup among the greatest wrestling angles ever?⚡ Save 10% on Dubby Energy with promo code SCS#ShawnMichaels #MartyJannetty #TheRockers #WWE #WWF #WrestlingHistory #MakeItMakeSense #SquaredCircleSpotlight

In 1993, a backstage argument between Sid Vicious and Arn Anderson during a WCW tour of England turned into one of the most violent incidents in wrestling history.What started as an argument at a hotel eventually escalated into a fight involving a chair leg, a pair of scissors, and both men being hospitalized.But more than 30 years later, there's still one major problem:The stories about what actually happened don't completely match.On this episode of Make It Make Sense, we break down the different accounts of that infamous night and debate the questions that still surround it:Who escalated the fight? Who was really responsible? Did WCW make the right decision by getting rid of Sid while Arn remained with the company? And how different would WCW history have been if the incident never happened?Then we answer the biggest question:If YOU were running WCW in 1993, what would you have done with Sid and Arn?Let us know in the comments.⚡ Save 10% on Dubby Energy with promo code SCS#SidVicious #ArnAnderson #WCW #WrestlingHistory #MakeItMakeSense #SquaredCircleSpotlight

What is the greatest wrestling faction of all time? We thought this would be an easy question. It wasn't.Before making our picks, the Squared Circle Spotlight crew debates what actually makes a faction great. Is it championships? Star power? Longevity? Storytelling? Creating future stars? Or does the greatest faction need to actually change the wrestling business?Then it's time to make our picks—and that's when things get heated.Everyone gets ONE faction, has to make their case, and then defend that choice against the rest of the panel.Who would you choose as the greatest faction in wrestling history? Drop your pick in the comments and tell us WHY.⚡ Save 10% on Dubby Energy with promo code SCS#Wrestling #WWE #WCW #WrestlingHistory #ProWrestling #SquaredCircleSpotlight

Hulk Hogan wasn't just WWE's biggest star — for an entire generation, he was professional wrestling.So when the Hogan era began coming to an end, Vince McMahon faced an enormous question:Who could possibly replace him?In this episode of Make It Make Sense, the Squared Circle Spotlight crew looks back at the wrestlers who were expected to become wrestling's next massive superstar.From the incredible "what if" of Magnum T.A., to Vince McMahon reportedly seeing superstar potential in Tom Magee, the all-out push of Lex Luger, the controversial championship run of Diesel, and finally the rise of Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels.Were these wrestlers really failures?Did WWE fail them?Or was the real problem believing that another Hulk Hogan could ever exist?Maybe there was a curse surrounding "The Next Hulk Hogan" after all — just not the one we thought.🥤 DUBBY ENERGY: Use promo code SCS for 10% off your order!Subscribe to Squared Circle Spotlight for more wrestling debates, stories and deep dives.#WWE #aew #wweraw #smackdown #aewdynamite #HulkHogan #LexLuger #Diesel #BretHart #ShawnMichaels #WWF #WrestlingHistory #ProWrestling

Is Blackheart Lio Rush a bad gimmick… or one of the most interesting character reinventions in wrestling right now?Lio Rush has completely transformed himself with the Blackheart — white contacts, blood, a darker presentation and a character unlike anything we've seen from him before.But while some of us LOVE what Lio is doing, there are questions about just how far this character can actually go.Is Blackheart a brilliant reinvention? Is it more style than substance? Can the character evolve enough to have long-term potential?On this episode of Bad Gimmicks, Better Merch, the Squared Circle Spotlight crew debates Blackheart Lio Rush and ultimately answers one question:BAD GIMMICK… OR BRILLIANT?🔥 Use promo code **SCS** at Dubby Energy for 10% off your order!#AEW #LioRush #Blackheart #AEWDynamite #Wrestling #wwe #wweraw #smackdown

In one of the most controversial backstage stories in WWE history, Ultimate Warrior delivered a letter to Vince McMahon just before SummerSlam 1991—demanding hundreds of thousands of dollars or he wouldn't wrestle.Was Warrior holding the company hostage... or simply standing up for himself after years of broken promises?This week on Make It Make Sense, we break down every side of the story. We examine Warrior's frustrations, Vince McMahon's perspective, what really happened behind the scenes, and ask the question wrestling fans have debated for over 30 years...Who was right?Was Ultimate Warrior justified? Or did he cross a line that no top star should ever cross?Let us know where you stand in the comments!⚡ Fuel your next wrestling binge with Dubby Energy!Save 10% on your order with promo code SCS at checkout.Use code SCS and support the channel while getting clean, jitter-free energy!👍 Like the video if you enjoyed it.🔔 Subscribe for weekly wrestling documentaries, debates, deep dives, and podcasts from Squared Circle Spotlight.#WWE #UltimateWarrior #VinceMcMahon #SummerSlam91 #WrestlingHistory

For over 30 years, Jeff Jarrett has been one of the most polarizing names in professional wrestling. From his country music superstar gimmick in WWE to multiple world title reigns in WCW and TNA, Double J has built a career that fans still argue about today.Joe thinks Jeff Jarrett was consistently overpushed and never belonged at the top of the card.Charlie says he's one of the most underrated performers of his generation.Who's right?In this episode of Bad Gimmicks, Better Merch, we break down Jeff Jarrett's gimmick, revisit the biggest moments of his career, and see if his merch was actually better than the character itself.👇 Let us know in the comments:Is Jeff Jarrett underrated, overrated, or exactly where he belongs in wrestling history?⚡ Fuel your next watch with Dubby Energy!Use promo code SCS at checkout to save on your order and support the channel!👍 Like the video if you enjoyed it.🔔 Subscribe for weekly wrestling debates, deep dives, and Bad Gimmicks, Better Merch episodes.🎙️ Follow Squared Circle Spotlight on all major podcast platforms.

November 9, 1997 changed professional wrestling forever.Was Bret Hart betrayed by Vince McMahon? Was Shawn Michaels in on the plan? Did Earl Hebner have any choice?In this episode of Squared Circle Spotlight, we investigate every piece of the Montreal Screwjob—from the contract negotiations to the backstage conspiracy, the infamous finish, and the aftermath that changed wrestling forever.Was it business?Was it betrayal?Or was it the greatest work in wrestling history?Join us as we reopen one of wrestling's biggest mysteries.👇 Who really screwed Bret Hart? Let us know in the comments.#WWE #BretHart #MontrealScrewjob

The investigation is almost over. In Part 2 of our biggest "Make It Make Sense" episode yet, we reopen the remaining case files to answer one of wrestling's greatest mysteries: Who really killed WCW? This week, we're putting the spotlight on the final suspects: 🔎 Eric Bischoff – The man who led WCW to 83 weeks of dominance... but did the empire he built ultimately collapse under its own weight? 🔎 AOL Time Warner – Did corporate executives pull the trigger, or was WCW already beyond saving?After examining every suspect, every motive, and every major mistake, we deliver our final verdict on the downfall of one of the biggest wrestling companies in history. Did Vince Russo really deserve all the blame? Was Hulk Hogan protecting the old guard? Did bad creative slowly poison the company? Or was the death of WCW inevitable? 💬 We want to hear your verdict. Who do you think killed WCW?

Who really killed WCW? For over 20 years, fans have blamed everyone from Vince Russo to Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash, David Arquette, Eric Bischoff, and even Vince McMahon. But who actually deserves the blame? In this episode of Make It Make Sense, we're reopening wrestling's biggest cold case. We examine every major suspect, revisit the biggest moments that led to WCW's downfall, and deliver our final verdict. Who pulled the trigger... and who was just standing at the crime scene? 👇 Let us know your verdict in the comments. 🎙️ Subscribe to Squared Circle Spotlight for deep dives, wrestling history, and stories from across the squared circle.

For nearly 30 years, Kane lived one of the strangest lives in wrestling history.He survived a deadly funeral home fire, returned from the dead to seek revenge on The Undertaker, learned to speak, joined DX, found friendship with X-Pac, fell in love with Tori, terrorized Pete Rose, electrocuted Shane McMahon's testicles, survived the Katie Vick scandal, set Jim Ross on fire, married Lita, battled Gene Snitsky, became obsessed with May 19, attended anger management with Daniel Bryan, and somehow ended up as a corporate executive for The Authority.In this episode of Make It Make Sense, we're telling the complete life story of Kane through his WWE storylines and asking one simple question:How is this man not the most interesting person in wrestling history?🔥 Did we miss your favorite Kane moment?🔥 Which version of Kane was the best?🔥 What storyline made the least sense?Let us know in the comments!#Kane #WWE #Undertaker #MakeItMakeSense #SquaredCircleSpotlight

🏆 Welcome to The Squared Circle Awards! 🏆Tonight, we're celebrating the absolute best, worst, funniest, most iconic, and most ridiculous moments in professional wrestling history.From legendary entrances and unforgettable moments to exploding limos, killer robots, disastrous gimmicks, and all-time botches, nothing is off limits.This year's categories:🔥 Best Entrance Ever😂 Funniest Botch🤦 Worst Gimmick😳 Most WTF Moment💥 Worst Storyline🏆 Most Iconic MomentWill The Undertaker claim Best Entrance?Will Mantuar take home Worst Gimmick?Can anything top Sting and Robocop for Most WTF Moment?And what truly deserves to be remembered as wrestling's most iconic moment of all time?Join Joe, Jeremy, Charlie, and Kathy as they hand out the most prestigious awards in professional wrestling... and some awards that probably should never exist.👇 Let us know YOUR winners in the comments!Who got robbed?Who did we get completely wrong?And what categories should we add next year?🎙️ New episodes every week from Squared Circle Spotlight!

On this episode of Bad Gimmicks, Better Merch, we're taking a deep dive into WWE's most unlikely success story: El Grande Americano.What started as one of the most ridiculous gimmicks in recent WWE history somehow evolved into a storyline that delivered a critically acclaimed Mask vs. Mask Match that many fans are calling one of the best matches of the year.We break down:🔥 The original Chad Gable version🔥 Ludwig Kaiser's takeover of the mask🔥 Why the storyline lasted WAY longer than anyone expected🔥 The Match of the Year debate🔥 Whether El Grande Americano is still a bad gimmickPLUS...🧸 We take a nostalgic trip back to the 90s and look at the legendary WWF Hasbro action figures, one of the most beloved wrestling toy lines ever created.Were they the greatest wrestling figures of all time? We discuss our favorites and revisit a piece of wrestling history.👇 Let us know:Was El Grande Americano a bad gimmick?And what's your favorite WWF Hasbro figure?🎙️ Subscribe for more wrestling nostalgia, weird gimmicks, forgotten stories, and collectibles every week! #WWE #ElGrandeAmericano #BadGimmicksBetterMerch

Hulk Hogan. Zeus. Tiny Lister. Exploding TV sets. The infamous "DOOKIE!" scene.This week on Make It Make Sense, we're diving into No Holds Barred—the 1989 wrestling movie that somehow became a cult classic despite critics absolutely destroying it.Want to watch the movie before or after listening to our discussion?👉 Watch No Holds Barred here:https://youtu.be/V9VOkwjWh90?si=jNGoQN4LbwJ4AGDrWas this movie a disaster? A masterpiece? Or both?Join the Squared Circle Spotlight crew as we break down the wildest moments, the over-the-top characters, the ridiculous plot, and why wrestling fans still can't stop talking about it decades later.💩 What's that smell?💪 Hulk Hogan at peak Hulkamania😡 Zeus terrorizing everyone📺 Mr. Brell losing his mind🎬 Wrestling movie madness at its finestLet us know in the comments:Is No Holds Barred a terrible movie... or a wrestling masterpiece?🔔 Subscribe for weekly wrestling discussions, bad gimmicks, bizarre wrestling stories, and everything happening in the world of professional wrestling.#WWE #HulkHogan #NoHoldsBarred #Zeus #WrestlingMovies #SquaredCircleSpotlight

This week on Make It Make Sense, we cover one of the most tragic stories in wrestling history:The rise… and complete downfall… of WWE’s first diva, Sunny.Before the Divas era, before social media influencers, and before WWE fully understood the power of personality and sex appeal, Sunny became one of the biggest stars in wrestling — and one of the first true internet celebrities.But over the years, the story spiraled into arrests, addiction, controversy, public meltdowns, and eventually real-life tragedy.How did one of wrestling’s biggest success stories become one of its darkest cautionary tales?💬 Let us know in the comments:Was Sunny failed by wrestling culture… or were the bad decisions ultimately her own?