It has been 3 weeks since AEW premiered on TNT and so far it seems reactions have been mixed.Should wrestling fans really be favoring one brand of wrestling over the other? Maybe we should enjoy all the wrestling? We also dive into which wrestling storylines should be rebooted. If you have a favorite storyline you'd like to see remade in wrestling today the give us a tweet @tntfpodcast!   

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Is AEW Doing Good? Which Wrestling Storylines Deserve a Reboot

While attending NYCC this year the boys were honored to interview the creator of the best wrestling comics around, Mike Kingston. Mike, who created Headlocked Comics, has built his entire comics brand himself through a pure passion for wrestling and the comic world.  We ask Mike how he managed to create and promote his brand as well as what wrestlers and matches influenced him the most. Mike also goes a bit into some of his writing and creative techniques that accelerated his brand along with some advice for those who are chasing their own dreams. 

TNTF Interviews Presents: Mike Kingston The Mastermind of Headlocked Comics

Before we head off to NYCC 2019 we wanted to drop a little episode to discuss the latest in the wrestling world...and comics. We will be interviewing the mastermind behind the wrestling comics, Headlocked comics at NYCC so be sure to check that out!AEW also had its first-ever publicly broadcasted episode, but how did it stack up against NXT? Also more on Smackdown, Raw, and WWE news. 

Pre NYCC Episode! AEW Premier and Headlocked Comics

WWE has brought back the famous "King of the Ring" tournament. With the last winner being Wade Barret, who do the boys think will win this year? They also discuss which matches they'd like to see WWE bring back (Great Balls of Fire anyone?) NXT is also making the move to the USA network. How does this sit with AEW? Get the low down from the guys!

The Return of the King of the Ring!

You have probably been there each Monday and Tuesday night when you just get sick and tired of the several talking segments put on by WWE during episodes of Raw and Smackdown. Lately it has been Shane McMahon who has been really overused for several story lines, not just on one of the brands, but on both Monday and Tuesday nights. Also, what is the deal with overusing these 2 out of 3 falls matches?  Bray Wyatt also has a new friend who is just a new ray of sunshine, who goes by the name, The Fiend. Just how long do you expect Wyatt's gimmick to survive?  

When WWE Starts To Get Boring zzzzz

The internet has been talking about the king of the giggalos and giggalettes, otherwise known as Superhumman, after Joey Janela mimicked his trademarked elbow drop at a live show. Is what Superhumman does on his channel good for pro wrestling? Dom gives us some insight on how pro wrestling can experience potential blow back and how he feels if this is truly fair towards indie wrestlers.With Eric Bischoff and Paul Heyman getting new roles on the creative side of WWE, can this help enhance the product? We also dive into on why certain things should be left as a mystery providing a key example with Taker vs Goldberg. 

FUCK THIS SHIT! Discussing Superhumman, Taker vs Goldberg and Bischoff/Heyman on Creative

Out of the ashes of time the boys of TNTF have returned! After a 2 month "vacation" they have finally come back to discuss the latest wrastlin' events. To kick things off they dive into some MITB discussions, Rey Mysterio's son (or Eddie's?) Dominic making appearances in the WWE. And Brock Lesnar becoming the new BEAST in the Bank!With AEW coming onto the scene with Double or Nothing we talk a bit on what we can expect to see from the promotion and how they can compete with WWE and other major wrestling promotions. 

The Revival of...TNTF!

TNTF podcast has been going through some changes and we'd love to hear what YOU would like to hear us discuss. As of now we are looking to continue doing interviews and current wrestling event discussions from various promotions. However we will be adding in more general debates and talks about different wrestling topics.   Today's episode features us doing a run down of WWE Fastlane and how the event went over. We also talk about the biggest upcoming wrestling event, Wrestlemania. With two farewell matches planned and countless championship matches planned, what can we expect to see this year? And most of all...what is it that Batista wants? 

WWE Fastlane and Mania Talks, Batista GETTING WHAT HE WANTS, and Upcoming Retirement Matches

After a bit of a hiatus, we are finally back to our regular weekly episodes. Today we discuss the events that unfolded at Elimination Chamber and if it is truly Kofi Kingston's time to become the WWE champion. There was also a bit of controversy that unfolded when DX was inducted to the WWE Hall of Fame as well.  We also give our takes on the NXT call ups that happened this week AND what exactly we think of the new Daniel Bryan. 

Elimination Chamber Talks, DX Inducted To The Hall of Fame, & NEW NXT Call Ups

Impact Wrestling's very own "Interview Queen" Alicia Atout, stopped by the TNTF podcast to have a chat with the boys.  Since Alicia has interviewed well over thousands of musical artists and pro wrestlers, maintains her own website (AMBY), and produces so many Youtube videos, we needed to ask how does she manage to keep up with so many bookings? We also needed to know, how does she typically conduct her research which lead to SO MANY great interviews with wrestling and musical talent? Alicia shares her advice and experience which can be beneficial to many wrestling content creators and podcasters. She also shares with us what her gimmick would be if she became a pro wrestler! Her journey to where she is today is truly fascinating and we are so lucky to have hosted her!  

TNTF Interviews Presents: Alicia Atout

This is the second part of Japanese level 1. Here Hisame and Dan will teach you about how to ask, "What is this?", "What is that?", and "What is over there?" using your Japanese abilities.  Being able to ask what something is will really allow you to open up your vocabulary and make it easier for you to get around. In this example we will role play being at the merchandise stands at a show.  Lesson notes: www.tntfpodcast.com

Puroresu Nihongo Level 1 Lesson 2: Asking "What is this, that, and over there?"

We had the pleasure of welcoming Gary Ward, the owner of UK based wrestling promotion Wrestle Gate Pro. The brand new promotion had its first event back in January which was titled, "Open Gate" and featured various talent from the UK, Germany and Japan. Having always wanted to be involved in the wrestling industry since he was young, Gary tells Dan all about what sparked his decision to finally go through with making Wrestle Gate happen. Gary also goes into what we can expect from Wrestle Gate Pro in the future, his collaboration with various other indie promotions including Will Ospreay's Frontline Pro, future talent we can expect to see, and Wrestle Gate Pro's upcoming events which all seem totally awesome! 

TNTF Interviews Presents: Owner of Wrestle Gate Pro - Gary Ward

After the events of the Royal Rumble we discuss a particular entry that had wrestling fans discussing intergender wrestling. The topic of intergender wrestling has caused quite a debate between different view points. We go through why people should accept intergender wrestling and why there are tons of untapped potential in it.   With the recent announcement of the departure of Hideo Itami (Kenta) and Dean Ambrose choosing to leave once his contract expires, are we going to see more talent exit the WWE? What is the cause of some top name superstars wanting to leave? 

Intergender Wrestling Talks And More Superstars To Leave WWE

With the WWE Royal Rumble just a few days away we discuss our predictions for the "greatest time of the wrestling year". Who will we be seeing win the men's and women's rumbles? Which NXT talent can you expect to see make some surprise entries? And will there be any returns to expect? Possible title changes with NXT Takeover Phoenix coming up and some big matches where you can expect lots of intense battles. Plus we also go over Jack Swagger making his Bellator MMA debut and how we think he'll fair in the MMA world.

Who's going to appear at the Royal Rumble? NXT Takeover Phoenix predictions & Jack Swagger heading to Bellator MMA

Live from the BCW Queen of the North tournament, we had the privileged to sit down with the legendary Lufisto.  We discussed what it was like for her being the only female football and baseball player when she was young, how it was training and wrestling with ASD, deathmatch wrestling, and how she managed to have such longevity in the business.  There is also much talk about various metal bands and how heavy metal music still influences The Wounded Owl today. 

TNTF Interviews Presents: Lufisto

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