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It’s been a while. In this episode, we check in on where we’re at as wrestling fans in late 2025: what still works, what doesn’t, and why the way we engage has changed. John Cena’s farewell at Saturday Night’s Main Event becomes the starting point: a look at legacy, development, and what it means to leave the business on your own terms. We talk Cena’s final match and the moments around it, WWE’s evolving developmental system and its shift toward “home-grown” talent, and how those changes shape the product fans see today. From there, we zoom out — discussing the personal lines fans draw with WWE, and why other forms of wrestling may feel more inviting right now, including AEW’s compelling main-event picture reset and the intimate energy of the indie scene. This isn’t a recap, and it’s not a rant. It’s a conversation about wrestling, fandom, and choosing what still feels meaningful.

Josh, Derek, and Sprung talk AEW Dynasty, preview the WrestleMania card, and drum up some excitement about their time to come in Sin City!

The one thing we never thought we'd see happen in a WWE ring happened at Elimination Chamber in Toronto. John Cena turned his back on Cody Rhodes. He turned his back on the fans. He turned his back on all the goodwill he's developed over decades as THE babyface.. and he sided with The Rock in a move that sparked more excitement than ever for the final stretch of the Road to WrestleMania. Join us as we break all of that down, look at the women's championship picture, dive into NXT, and run down the AEW Revolution card. LFG! Featuring: Josh Schlag, ‘The Mayor of Reseda’ Derek Montilla, Dave the Fave Music by The Black Furies

Chee hoo!!!It's your boys at The Steel Cage, back to break down the results of the Royal Rumble as we look ahead to all the great things on the horizon in pro wrestling: NXT Vengeance Day, AEW Grand Slam Australia, and WWE Elimination Chamber.Plus: We get into the importance of pro wrestling music and hear all about Mega Ran's latest contribution to The New Day's heel turn.Visit us at http://www.thesteelcage.com

You guys. It's been nearly two years. NEARLY TWO YEARS. But we're back! Wrestling has never left us, and we've never left it. We just.. got busy, y'know? Family, kids, life, careers. But a lot has happened in the wrestling world, too. Vince is gone. TKO has taken over. AEW has found its place. Streaming platforms are taking over. At its core, despite all that, the carney business we all know and love is thriving, and we're happy to be along for the ride. Join us as we get into the latest from WWE, AEW, New Japan, and more! Featuring: Josh Schlag, ‘The Mayor of Reseda’ Derek Montilla, 'Teacher / Rapper / Hero' Mega Ran Music by The Black Furies

They're back! The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles return with their very own new animated movie: Mutant Mayhem! Join us as we crawl free of the sewer and try not to throw up on ourselves, when we take a look at this all-new animated adventure featuring everyone's favorite little tortoises... I mean, turtles. With a bevy of toys... sorry, mutants, this one has it all. But how did it go down with us? Grab a glass of milk and find out! Hosted by: ‘Captain Boomerang’ Greig Tansley (@GreigT13). Featuring: ‘Superjew’ Jared Robinovitz (@SuperJew75) & 'Superfly' Rok (@Roknowledge) from the MatMania Podcast (@MatManiaPodcast) and 'The Villain' Teek Hall (@Teek_Hall). Music by: Teek Hall & Slack Circus.

It took us a while, but we did it. We finally got around to reviewing Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse! Join us as we dive into yet another multi-verse tale to take a look at the follow up film to 2018's (yes, that long ago) groundbreaking Into the Spider-Verse. With more Spider-People to shake a Spot at, this one is sure to generate a canoan event or two, so take a listen before we promptly exit with a sudden cliffhanger! Hosted by: ‘Captain Boomerang’ Greig Tansley (@GreigT13). Featuring: ‘Superjew’ Jared Robinovitz (@SuperJew75) & 'A B in Spanish' Rok (@Roknowledge) from the MatMania Podcast (@MatManiaPodcast). Music by: Daniel Pemberton.

Well, that happened. After years of turmoil, The Flash finally made it to the big screen in his own live action solo movie… but did anyone see it? We did, so dive into the SpeedForce with us and see if we can change the timeline for the better. Michael Keaton! Two Barry Allens? Justice League Cameos! Bad CGI on purpose? Giant Spiders! And more Easter Eggs you can throw a SuperJew at. So, come with us on a journey into Box Office Bomb Territory and help discover the secret of why so many DC characters seem to have the same names. “Nora!” Hosted by: 'Captain Boomerang' Greig Tansley (@GreigT13). Featuring: 'Superjew' Jared Robinovitz (@Superjew75) and Mike Seibert (@MikeSibertRadio). Music by: Benjamin Wallfisch & Danny Elfman.

We’ve all been waiting, but it’s finally here. No, not John Wick: Chapter 4… our review of course! Listen as we review yet another John Wick movie for the last time (or is it?), and all its twists, turns and yes… stairs. Sit at the table, pat your dog, and prepare to duel as we bring you UNT 148: John Wick: Chapter 4. Hosted by: ‘Captain Boomerang’ Greig Tansley (@GreigT13). Featuring: ‘Superjew’ Jared Robinovitz (@SuperJew75) & 'The Concierge' Rok (@Roknowledge) from the MatMania Podcast (@MatManiaPodcast). Music by: Martha and the Vandellas, & Marie Laforêt.

Don't be a bad dog - check out our latest review of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3! What did James Gunn do with his third and final entry into the GOTG saga? Well, he certainly swung for the fences, but did it pay off? Join us as we discuss all manner of things MCU, as well as our thoughts on this send off to one of Marvel's most beloved film series. Hosted by: ‘Patrick Swayze’ Greig Tansley (@GreigT13) & 'The Destroyer' Rok (@Roknowledge) from the MatMania Podcast (@MatManiaPodcast). Music by: Rainbow & Beastie Boys.

It’s that time of the year, where once again, WWE takes over a city, and a week-long pro wrestling mecca is formed. This time, WrestleMania Goes Hollywood, as WWE invades Los Angeles! WrestleMania 39 seems to be set for an amazing post-pandemic / post-VKM comeback for WWE. Sure, not every match on the show seems like it will be a banger. But one thing is for sure – The Bloodline stories are set to dominate the weekend. As the main event, we have quintessential sports entertainer Cody Rhodes, making his big push for the big title against the Head of the Table, Roman Reigns. Some were skeptical after the Royal Rumble wins, but the booking and promos in recent months have cemented this feud as one for the history books. Will Cody do it? The other big match intertwined in this story is The Usos defending their tag team championships against Kevin Owens and former Honorary Uce, Sami Zayn. Will KO and SZ’s friendship prove to be the stronger force, or is there something nefarious looming, as has been known to happen to those two over the years? Join us on this episode as we break down those matches, and the rest of the card, as well as recap the night we had at the final RAW before Mania in Phoenix, Arizona! Featuring: ‘The Mayor of Reseda’ Derek (@cap_kaveman), ‘Uncle Beek’ Jeremey (@jaimsvanderbeek), ‘Super Jew’ Jared (@SuperJew75), G1 (@G1ToTheRescue), Rok (@Roknowledge), and ‘The Beast from the East Valley’ Darrell Johnson (@zazzumplop). Music by The Black Furies, courtesy of Music Alley Be sure to take a gander at the selections at thesteelcageshop.com, as well as Uncle Beek’s designs over at pentagonzo.com

That’s right, we have returned! Okay, it’s not from the Quantum Realm, but UNT is back to review Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania (brother). If you were wondering what S.U.P.E.R.J.E.W. stood for, why Cassie looks different or just how many holes we have, look no further as we dive ooze-first into our latest podcast, where we discuss the latest installment of the MCU. Was this movie as disappointing as the critics say? Or is it building to something with a rarely-seen nuance and subtlety not often present in the MCU? Will Kevin finally stop calling Bill Murray, and is Michelle Pfeiffer still white gold? To find out, kick back and exile yourself with us and the Dynasty of UNTs (no we didn’t leave out a letter). Hosted by: ‘Captain Boomerang’ Greig Tansley (@GreigT13). Featuring: ‘S.U.P.E.R.J.E.W.’ Jared Robinovitz (@SuperJew75) & 'The Conqueror' Rok (@Roknowledge) from the MatMania Podcast (@MatManiaPodcast).

The 2023 Royal Rumble is this Saturday… Join us as we preview the card! No matter the state of things in the world and WWE, the Rumble always delivers a fun time. Who do you have walking away with the WrestleMania title shot? Cody Rhodes? Jey Uso? The Rock? And on the women’s side, can anyone stop Rhea Ripley? And what sort of fun surprises are in store? Take some notes, make some prop bets, and crack a few beers this Saturday as it all goes down live on the ‘c**k. On a more somber note, the wrestling world recently lost a prominent figure when Jay Briscoe suddenly passed away in a car accident last week. We do our part to remember him, just as AEW did this week on Dynamite. RIP, Jamin Pugh. Featuring: ‘The Mayor of Reseda’ Derek (@cap_kaveman), ‘Uncle Beek’ Jeremey (@jaimsvanderbeek), ‘Super Jew’ Jared (@SuperJew75), G1 (@G1ToTheRescue), Rok (@Roknowledge), and Mega Ran (@MegaRan) Music by The Black Furies, courtesy of Music Alley Be sure to take a gander at the selections at thesteelcageshop.com, as well as Uncle Beek’s designs over at pentagonzo.com

Just in time for the Holiday Season, we caught up with two recent additions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever & The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special! How did Marvel handle the untimely passing of Chadwick Boseman? Pretty respectfully, we thought, but did the mantle of Black Panther end up with the right person? Also, what exactly is the GOTG Holiday Special meant to be? Well, you'll just have to listen to find out! Hosted by: ‘Captain Boomerang’ Greig Tansley (@GreigT13). Featuring: ‘SuperJew’ Jared Robinovitz (@SuperJew75) & 'Digitally-Removed-Bulge' Rok (@Roknowledge) from the MatMania Podcast (@MatManiaPodcast). Music by: Ludwig Göransson & Old 97's.

Get ready to smash through courtrooms and the fourth wall with our review of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. How does a single woman navigate life in the MCU as a courtroom lawyer, while dealing with her new Hulk powers? These are the questions raised by the latest Marvel show, that dared to be a little too comic book accurate for some folks. But also... Is it as bad as they say it is? Has it “ruined” the MCU? How much fourth wall breaking is too much? And which cameo was your favorite? Find out the answers to these (and many more) questions as we embark on our own mustard-and-ketchup walk of shame to review ­She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. NOTE: No costumed frogmen were hurt in the making of this podcast. Hosted by: ‘Captain Boomerang’ Greig Tansley (@GreigT13). Featuring: ‘SuperJew’ Jared Robinovitz (@SuperJew75) & 'Abomaste' Rok (@Roknowledge) from the MatMania Podcast (@MatManiaPodcast). Music by: Hanson.