Wrestling Observer reported that Shane McMahon is out of WWE and no longer booked for future shows, meanwhile he was scheduled for both the Elimination Chamber and WrestleMania 38. KOP looks into the return of Vince's prodigal son and his departure once again.Shane McMahon out of WWE, no longer booked for future shows https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/shane-mcmahon-out-of-wwe-no-longer-booked-for-future-shows Shane McMahon 'Quietly Let Go' By WWE https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/report-shane-mcmahon-quietly-let-go-wweShane McMahon Reportedly Wanted To Feud With Up https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2022/02/shane-mcmahon-reportedly-wanted-to-feud-with-up-coming-superstar-more-on-his-wwe-situation/Does Shane McMahon's Return To Television Include A Corporate WWE Position?https://seekingalpha.com/article/3924886-shane-mcmahons-return-to-television-include-corporate-wwe-positionWWE Raw (1/31/22) draws highest total viewership since August for Royal Rumble fallouthttps://wrestlingnews.co/wwe-news/wwe-raw-1-31-22-draws-highest-total-viewership-since-august-for-royal-rumble-fallout/WWE Q4 2021 Preview: Record profits, media rights optimism, live events trouble https://wrestlenomics.com/?p=4650 Brian Kendrick pulled from AEW Dynamite due to past comments https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/brian-kendrick-pulled-from-aew-dynamite-due-to-past-comments Support the King of Podcasts by:Contacting KOP for professional podcast production, imaging, and web design services at http://www.kingofpodcasts.com/productionSupport KOP by subscribing to his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/jbrasco951?sub_confirmation=1Follow KOP on Twitter or Facebook @kingofpodcastsSubscribe to KOP’s other programs: When I’m Not Podcasting and the Broadcasters Podcast.

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Shane McMahon Shown the Door after Facing a Royal Rumble Reckoning (ep.671)

Royal Rumble gives us some very good storytelling in both men's titles matches. Meanwhile, Rowdy Ronda Rousey rolls into the Rumble and paves her to the WrestleMania main event with Becky Lynch. 1-WWE Universal Championship: Seth Rollins wins by DQ over Roman Reigns (c)- Seth in Shield Gear. Calculated back and forth. Seth had a lot of offense and got the bucklebomb and stomp to win. Seth took everything Roman had and got to the guillotine. Seth would not tap so DQ and Roman snaps. Roman hits Seth with the chair like the heel turn when The Shield broke up. So the story goes Seth has shaken Roman's confidence and now he's vulnerable to Brock. Like the hype for WrestleMania with the Week'nd and Sacrifice as the soundtrack. 2-Women's Royal RumbleSasha Banks is #1Melina opens the Forbidden Door representing the @nwa at 2 but quickly dropped and taunted.Bianca Belair in at 8Cameron at 13 used as a ploy to punch down on NaomiCharlotte Flair in at 17Charlotte takes out a few underdogs in Aliyah and Naomi with help from Sonya Deville."Hardcore Country" Mickie James runs out with the Impact World Title to her own theme. Plus it's on the Chyron. I'm impressed. 20.Ronda Rousey enters in at 28. Charlotte is concerned. Shayna Baszler final entrantBaszler, Rousey, Belair and Flair final 4. Charlotte eliminates Baszler and Belair. Rousey and Flair one-on-one. Rousey takes out Charlotte in quick fashion. Post script: Some fans evacuated as WWE WrestleMania sign melts from Ronda Rousey’s pyro. 3-WWE Raw Women's Championship: Becky Lynch (c) beats Doudrop- Becky is outsized and the match tells that story. That's it. Never felt like it needed to be on this PPV. 4-WWE Championship: Bobby Lashley (w/ MVP) beats Brock Lesnar (c) (w/ Paul Heyman) Hype video was incredible. WWE at its best. Suplex showdown. Spears to Lesnar's vulnerable ribcage. Ref bump takes away a pin by Brock. Roman jumps in and interferes. Paul BETRAYS Brock! Lashley is WWE Champ. Roman vs. Brock is set. 5-Mixed Tag Team Match: Edge & Beth Phoenix vs. The Miz & Maryse-Edge and Beth take the win. Good as it was going to get. 6-Men's Royal Rumble Styles, Nakamura and Theory lead off. Johnny Knoxville is 9. Omos is 11. McIntyre returns at 21. Eliminates Corbin and Moss and gets retribution.Kofi was 24, and a mistimed stunt eliminated him.Bad Bunny is 27. Very nice appearance. Still pretty crisp on his spots while working his busy touring schedule. Shane is in at 28. It's all him vs. Kevin Owens.Randy Orton with a hometown pop at 29.Brock in at 30. Cleans house and left one-on-one with Drew. Drew F5d out in elimination. I CALLED IT!Support the King of Podcasts by:Contacting KOP for professional podcast production, imaging, and web design services at http://www.kingofpodcasts.com/productionSupport KOP by subscribing to his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/jbrasco951?sub_confirmation=1Follow KOP on Twitter or Facebook @kingofpodcastsSubscribe to KOP’s other programs: When I’m Not Podcasting and the Broadcasters Podcast.

Royal Rumble: A Rowdy Women's Rumble and A St. Louis Screwjob (ep.670)

Royal Rumble comes up this weekend with rumors of a returning Ronda Rousey, and championship outcomes that will likely aggravate the IWC. KOP previews the Rumble. Plus KOP discusses his trek to the Impact Wrestling tapings in Fort Lauderdale and gives his thoughts on the WRLD of GCW from this weekend. WWE President Nick Khan talks if company is for sale, reasons for changesThe former agent wants to make sure people don’t see Vince McMahon’s business as ‘a mom-and-pop shop... we believe we’re a global content company.’Sports Media: WWE steers course on media future https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Journal/Issues/2022/01/24/Insiders/Sports-media.aspx Ring of Honor launching Hall of Fame, four inductees to be announced https://www.f4wonline.com/news/ring-of-honor/ring-of-honor-launching-hall-of-fame-four-inductees-to-be-announced FITE COO Confirms GCW Broke Record With Hammerstein Show https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2022/01/fite-coo-confirms-gcw-broke-record-with-hammerstein-show/ WWE ChampionshipBrock Lesnar (c) (w/ Paul Heyman) vs. Bobby Lashley (w/ MVP)WWE Universal ChampionshipRoman Reigns (c) vs. Seth RollinsWWE Raw Women's ChampionshipBecky Lynch (c) vs. DoudropMixed Tag Team MatchEdge & Beth Phoenix vs. The Miz & MaryseMen's Royal Rumble (Numbers don't specify order of entry unless otherwise stated)1. Johnny Knoxville2. Rey Mysterio3. Dominik Mysterio4. Angelo Dawkins5. Montez Ford6. Austin Theory7. Sheamus8. Damian Priest9. AJ Styles10. Big E11. Sami Zayn12. Kofi Kingston13. Madcap Moss14. Happy Corbin15. Kevin Owens16. Dolph Ziggler17. Robert Roode18. Randy Orton19. Matt Riddle20. Chad Gable21. Otis22. OmosWomen's Royal Rumble (Numbers don't specify order of entry unless otherwise stated)1. Nikki A.S.H.2. Aliyah3. Natalya4. Mickie James5. Shayna Baszler6. Summer Rae7. Tamina8. Dana Brooke9. Kelly Kelly10. Rhea Ripley11. Lita12. Naomi13. Nikki Bella14. Brie Bella15. Carmella16. Queen Zelina17. Michelle McCool18. Shotzi19. Charlotte Flair20. Bianca Belair21. Liv MorganSupport the King of Podcasts by:Contacting KOP for professional podcast production, imaging, and web design services at http://www.kingofpodcasts.com/productionSupport KOP by subscribing to his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/jbrasco951?sub_confirmation=1Follow KOP on Twitter or Facebook @kingofpodcastsSubscribe to KOP’s other programs: When I’m Not Podcasting and the Broadcasters Podcast.

Royal Rumble Set To Ruin IWCs Wrestlemania Rampant Fantasy Booking (ep.669)

The Internet Wrestling Community is up at arms from the Forbidden Door to controversial name changes to talent releases to the annual Wrestlemania expectations. KOP gives his take.WWE officially updates WALTER’s new namehttps://wrestlingnews.co/wwe-news/wwe-officially-updates-walters-new-name/WWE NXT Fans Are Not Happy About Walter's Gunther Name Change https://comicbook.com/wwe//news/wwe-nxt-fans-are-not-happy-about-walters-gunther-name-change/WWE's Attempt To Reverse Course With Nazi-Related Superstar Name Is Not Going Well https://www.cinemablend.com/television/wwes-attempt-to-reverse-course-with-nazi-related-superstar-name-is-not-going-well Mustafa Ali Requests WWE Release https://www.forbes.com/sites/blakeoestriecher/2022/01/16/mustafa-ali-requests-wwe-release/ WWE Officially Served Lawsuit From MLW https://comicbook.com/wwe//news/wwe-lawsuit-update-mlw-officially-served-antitrust-tubi-vice-stephanie-mcmahon-vince-mcmahon/Support the King of Podcasts by:Contacting KOP for professional podcast production, imaging, and web design services at http://www.kingofpodcasts.com/productionSupport KOP by subscribing to his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/jbrasco951?sub_confirmation=1Follow KOP on Twitter or Facebook @kingofpodcastsSubscribe to KOP’s other programs: When I’m Not Podcasting and the Broadcasters Podcast.

The IWC, The Forbidden Door, and Attitude Era Expectations (ep.668)

Royal Rumble Plans are bringing back buzz and hype while unveiling their WrestleMania season strategy. KOP discusses the direction and the backlash to said direction. Report: ROH To Focus On Only Three Major Titles Moving Forward https://www.mandatory.com/wrestlezone/news/1274857-report-roh-to-focus-on-only-three-major-titles-moving-forward John Cena comments on why WWE has been releasing so much talenthttps://wrestlingnews.co/wwe-news/john-cena-comments-on-why-wwe-has-been-releasing-so-much-talent/John Cena on WWE roster cuts: Unless your name’s Vince McMahon, everyone is replaceable https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2022/1/12/22880897/john-cena-comments-wwe-talent-releasesMLW Files Lawsuit Against WWE, Alleges WWE Nixed Streaming Deal https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2022/01/mlw-files-federal-anti-trust-lawsuit-against-wwe/ via @WrestlingINC Support the King of Podcasts by:Contacting KOP for professional podcast production, imaging, and web design services at http://www.kingofpodcasts.com/productionSupport KOP by subscribing to his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/jbrasco951?sub_confirmation=1Follow KOP on Twitter or Facebook @kingofpodcastsSubscribe to KOP’s other programs: When I’m Not Podcasting and the Broadcasters Podcast.

WWE Royal Rumble Plans Reveal Revised WrestleMania Season Strategy (ep.667)

Jake Something defeated Madman Fulton Mike Bailey defeated Ace Austin, Chris Bey, and Laredo Kid Tasha Steelz defeated Alisha Edwards, Chelsea Green, Jordynne Grace, Lady Frost, and Rosemary in the Inaugural Knockouts Ultimate X match. Steelz becomes the number one contender for the Impact Knockouts Championship Trey Miguel (c) defeated Steve Maclin for the Impact X Division Championship[28]Since Maclin loses, he can no longer challenge for the title as long as Miguel is champion. Jonathan Gresham (c) defeated Chris Sabin for the ROH World ChampionshipJosh Alexander defeated Jonah Eddie Edwards, Rich Swann, Willie Mack, Heath and Rhino defeated The Good Brothers (Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson) and Violent By Design (Eric Young, Deaner, and Joe Doering) in a 10-man Hardcore War match Moose (c) vs. Matt Cardona vs. W. Morrissey in aThree-way match for the Impact World ChampionshipMickie James (c) vs. Deonna Purrazzo in a Texas Deathmatch for the Impact Knockouts Championship. If Matthew Rehwoldt interferes in this match, Deonna will be disqualified and Rehwoldt will be fired. AEW Battle of the Belts 1Sammy Guevara defeated Dustin Rhodes (with Arn Anderson) by pinfallSingles match for the Interim AEW TNT ChampionshipRicky Starks (c) (with Powerhouse Hobbs) defeated Matt Sydal for the FTW ChampionshipDr. Britt Baker, D.M.D (c) (with Rebel and Jamie Hayter) defeated Riho by submission for the AEW Women's World ChampionshipSupport the King of Podcasts by:Contacting KOP for professional podcast production, imaging, and web design services at http://www.kingofpodcasts.com/productionSupport KOP by subscribing to his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/jbrasco951?sub_confirmation=1Follow KOP on Twitter or Facebook @kingofpodcastsSubscribe to KOP’s other programs: When I’m Not Podcasting and the Broadcasters Podcast.

ROH and OGK Ride Into a Hardcore Hard to Kill (ep.666)

All remnants of the Black and Gold incarnation of NXT and Triple HHHs oversight are being eliminated. KOP looks to explain how the short term sacrifice will lead to long term results. WWE is reportedly releasing Triple H hires, staff and talent not happy with Bron Breakker’s entrance at WWE NXT New Year’s Evilhttps://wrestlingnews.co/wwe-news/wwe-is-reportedly-releasing-triple-h-hires-staff-and-talent-not-happy-with-bron-breakkers-entrance-at-wwe-nxt-new-years-evil/Every WWE Release for January 5th 2022 https://itrwrestling.com/news/every-wwe-release-january-5th-2022/ WWE NXT 2.0 draws highest total viewership since Halloween Havoc for New Year’s Evil specialhttps://wrestlingnews.co/wwe-news/wwe-nxt-2-0-draws-highest-total-viewership-since-halloween-havoc-for-new-years-evil-special/IMPACT Wrestling Hard to KillIMPACT Knockouts Championship: Mickie James (c) vs. Deonna PurrazzoKnockouts Ultimate X: Lady Frost vs. Tasha Steelz vs. Rachael Ellering vs. Jordynne Grace vs. Rosemary vs. Chelsea GreenIMPACT World Championship: Moose (c) vs. Matt Cardona vs. W. MorrisseyJosh Alexander vs. JONAHHardcore War: The Good Brothers (Doc Gallows & Karl Anderson) & Violent By Design (Eric Young, Deaner, & Joe Doering) vs.Willie Mack, Rich Swann, Eddie Edwards, Rhino, & HeathIMPACT Knockouts Tag Team Championships: The IInspiration (Jessica McKay & Cassie Lee) (c) vs. The Influence (Tenille Dashwood & Madison Rayne)ROH World Championship: Jonathan Gresham (c) vs. Chris SabinX Division Championship: Trey Miguel (c) vs. Steve MaclinSupport the King of Podcasts by:Contacting KOP for professional podcast production, imaging, and web design services at http://www.kingofpodcasts.com/productionSupport KOP by subscribing to his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/jbrasco951?sub_confirmation=1Follow KOP on Twitter or Facebook @kingofpodcastsSubscribe to KOP’s other programs: When I’m Not Podcasting and the Broadcasters Podcast.

How Nick Khan's Vision of WWE Replaced Triple HHH on the Totem Pole (ep.665)

WWE welcomes us to a New Year with a lackluster premium live event that magnifies the lack of depth and direction they have going into WrestleMania Season.Sheamus and Ridge Holland defeated Cesaro and Ricochet The Usos (Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso) (c) defeated The New Day (Kofi Kingston and King Woods) for the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship Drew McIntyre defeated Madcap Moss (with Happy Corbin) RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Riddle) (c) defeated The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) for the WWE Raw Tag Team Championship Edge defeated The Miz (with Maryse) Becky Lynch (c) defeated Liv Morgan for the WWE Raw Women's Championship[29]–Brock Lesnar defeated Big E (c), Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens and Bobby Lashley in a Fatal five-way match for the WWE Championship Big Swole Explains How Lack Of Diversity And Structure Led To Her Leaving AEW, Tony Khan Responds https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/big-swole-explains-how-lack-diversity-and-structure-led-her-leaving-aew A Number Of ROH Talents Now Officially Free Agents via @WrestlHeadlines https://wrestlingheadlines.com/a-number-of-roh-talents-now-officially-free-agents/ Support the King of Podcasts by:Contacting KOP for professional podcast production, imaging, and web design services at http://www.kingofpodcasts.com/productionSupport KOP by subscribing to his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/jbrasco951?sub_confirmation=1Follow KOP on Twitter or Facebook @kingofpodcastsSubscribe to KOP’s other programs: When I’m Not Podcasting and the Broadcasters Podcast.

WWE Day 1 Pinpoints Lack of Depth and Direction (ep.664)

Toni Storm tops the long list of WWE Superstars released from their contracts in 2021. KOP looks back at the long predicted exodus of stars following the startup of AEW. How does WWE, AEW and the New Wrestling Alliance benefit in 2022. Toni Storm no longer with WWE https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/toni-storm-no-longer-wwe-364046 WWE and NXT releases 2021: Jeff Hardy, Bray Wyatt, Ric Flair lead list of superstar cuts https://www.sportingnews.com/us/wwe/news/wwe-releases-2021-list-superstar-cuts/1nuttna94bd2613ld2jve3tctc WWE Day 1 CardWWE Championship Fatal 4-Way Match: Big E (c) vs. Seth Rollins vs. Bobby Lashley vs. Kevin OwensWWE Raw Women's Championship Match: Becky Lynch (c) vs. Liv MorganWWE Universal Championship Match: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Brock LesnarWWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship Match: The Usos (c) vs. New Day (King Woods & Kofi Kingston)Edge vs. The MizDrew McIntyre vs. Madcap MossSupport the King of Podcasts by:Contacting KOP for professional podcast production, imaging, and web design services at http://www.kingofpodcasts.com/productionSupport KOP by subscribing to his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/jbrasco951?sub_confirmation=1Follow KOP on Twitter or Facebook @kingofpodcastsSubscribe to KOP’s other programs: When I’m Not Podcasting and the Broadcasters Podcast.

WWEs Revolving Door of Releases and the Fate of the Future Endeavored (ep.663)

WWE Day 1 has a very good card coming up on New Year's Day with little to no help to bad in-between booking. KOP looks into the trend and how passive they are to building new Superstars. AEW is less Nitro and Thunder and More Crockett. The move to TBS validates it. Watching Tony Schiavone and David Crocket together in the Control Center confirms it. WWE Day 1WWE Universal Championship Match:Roman Reigns (champion) vs. Brock LesnarWWE Championship Triple Threat Match:Big E (champion) vs. Seth Rollins vs. Kevin Owens vs Bobby LashleySingles Match:Edge vs. The MizWWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship Match:The Usos (champions) vs. The New DayWWE Raw Women’s Championship Match:Becky Lynch (champion) vs. Liv MorganSingles Match:Madcap Moss vs. Drew McIntyreWWE Intercontinental Title Match:Shinsuke Nakamura (champion) vs. Sami ZaynHanna and Haley Cavinder, basketball stars at Fresno State University, have 3.8 million TikTok followers. A WWE partnership may expand that audience https://ti.me/3sqYtb5 WWE Reportedly Focusing "On Looks" For Prospective Female Signings https://itrwrestling.com/news/wwe-focusing-on-looks-female-signingsSupport the King of Podcasts by:Contacting KOP for professional podcast production, imaging, and web design services at http://www.kingofpodcasts.com/productionSupport KOP by subscribing to his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/jbrasco951?sub_confirmation=1Follow KOP on Twitter or Facebook @kingofpodcastsSubscribe to KOP’s other programs: When I’m Not Podcasting and the Broadcasters Podcast.

WWE Limps To Day 1 and AEW Feels More Crockett Than Nitro (ep.662)

Forget Sink or Swim Superstars. Why WWE Wants (and Should Seek Out) Scholar Athletes. KOP explains the theory behind WWE's search the next crop of WWE Superstars.Don't Blame the Talent: WWE is Botching Big E and Becky Lynch's Title Runshttps://bleacherreport.com/articles/2951399-dont-blame-the-talent-wwe-is-botching-big-e-and-becky-lynchs-title-runsNCAA adopts temporary policy on name, image and likeness in seismic shift for college sports https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/2021/06/30/ncaa-adopts-name-image-likeness-policy/7813970002/ via @usatoday The Smaller, Everyday Deals for College Athletes Under New Rules https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/09/sports/ncaafootball/college-athletes-nil-deals.htmlHow Nielsen Sports Is Changing the Game of College Recruiting - https://frontofficesports.com/how-nielsen-sports-is-changing-the-game-of-college-recruiting/ via @fos Latest NIL twist: Millions being pledged to college athleteshttps://apnews.com/article/college-football-sports-football-austin-texas-1578609cf8697681db5a97389a715d3c WWE’s Khan Following Disney’s Lead in Leveraging IP for Growth https://sports.yahoo.com/wwe-khan-following-disney-lead-095517775.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&tsrc=twtr via @Yahoo Muscle-Mania: The Male Body Ideal in Professional Wrestlinghttp://english2010information.pbworks.com/w/file/fetch/63154441/Muscle%20Mania%20The%20Male%20Body%20Ideal%20in%20professional%20wrestling.pdfAn analysis of the portrayal of WWE female performers in television and social mediahttps://scholarworks.calstate.edu/concern/theses/cc08hm244Champs Sports And Eastbay Signs Cavinder Twins And Gable Steveson To NIL Deals via @forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/kristidosh/2021/12/01/champs-sports-and-eastbay-signs-cavinder-twins-and-gable-steveson-to-nil-deals/ How WWE spots superstars of the future https://www.fastcompany.com/90701834/why-wwe-is-launching-new-nil-program-to-find-its-superstars-of-the-future WWE eyes pipeline, inks 15 athletes to NIL deals https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/32822454 Sports & Entertainment Spotlight: WWE Hopes to Capitalize on Name, Image, and Likeness Groundswell, and NFTs Compete for Centerstage at Art Basel in Miami https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/sports-entertainment-spotlight-wwe-4775299/ Support the King of Podcasts by:Contacting KOP for professional podcast production, imaging, and web design services at http://www.kingofpodcasts.com/productionSupport KOP by subscribing to his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/jbrasco951?sub_confirmation=1Follow KOP on Twitter or Facebook @kingofpodcastsSubscribe to KOP’s other programs: When I’m Not Podcasting and the Broadcasters Podcast.

Why WWE Wants (and Should Seek Out) Scholar Athletes Through the NIL (ep.661)

Ring of Honor Wrestling, a wrestling promotion responsible for giving a platform to see of this generation's greatest pro wrestlers concludes near 20-year-year legacy at Final Battle 2021. PJ Black, Flip Gordon, Brian Milonas, Beer City Bruiser and World Famous CB defeated LSG, Sledge, Max the Impaler, Demonic Flamita and Will Ferrara Chelsea Green, & The Hex (Allysin Kay and Marti Belle) defeated Angelina Love, Mandy Leon, & Miranda Alize The Righteous (Vincent, Bateman, and Dutch) (with Vita VonStarr) defeated Shane Taylor Promotions (Kaun, Moses and O'Shay Edwards) (with Ron Hunt) (c)- ROH World Six Man Tag Team Championship Dragon Lee defeated Rey HorusRhett Titus defeated Dalton Castle (c) vs. Silas Young vs. Joe Hendry - ROH Television Championship Four-Way MatchJosh Woods (c) defeated Brian Johnson - ROH Pure ChampionshipShane Taylor defeated Kenny King - Fight Without HonorRok-C (c) defeated Willow Nightingale - ROH Women's World ChampionshipBrody King, Homicide, EC3 & Tony Deppen defeated Tracy Williams, Taylor Rust, Rocky Romero & Eli Isom-Titan aka Adam Scherr arrivesThe Briscoes defeated the OGK (Matt Taven & Mike Bennett) - ROH Tag Team ChampionshipJay Lethal (c) vs. Jonathan Gresham - ROH World ChampionshipROH parent company (Sinclair Broadcasting) has over $12 billion worth of debthttps://wrestlingnews.co/roh-news/roh-parent-company-sinclair-broadcasting-has-over-12-million-worth-of-debt/Ring of Honor Historyhttps://prowrestling.fandom.com/wiki/Ring_of_Honor/HistorySupport the King of Podcasts by:Contacting KOP for professional podcast production, imaging, and web design services at http://www.kingofpodcasts.com/productionSupport KOP by subscribing to his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/jbrasco951?sub_confirmation=1Follow KOP on Twitter or Facebook @kingofpodcastsSubscribe to KOP’s other programs: When I’m Not Podcasting and the Broadcasters Podcast.

ROH Final Battle Bids A Bittersweet Farewell to Ring of Honor Wrestling (ep.660)

KOP has discovered a pattern of giving hope and "wishful booking: of WWE Superstars in the dead of winter. KOP lays out the evidence going back 5 years of stop and start pushes and weak storylines.Winter 2016:Cruiserweight Classic that led to regular title matches on RAW. Jason Jordan. He and Seth Rollins defeated Cesaro and Sheamus to capture the Raw Tag Team Championship. With the win, Jordan became the first person in WWE to hold the Raw, SmackDown and NXT Tag Team Championships. Dropped the belts at Royal Rumble.Winter 2017: Paige returns and forms Absolution with Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville."Titus Worldwide" with Apollo Crews and Titus O'Neil, then they added Dana Brooke.Winter 2018: The McMahons Will Once Again Run Raw and Allegedly Give Fans What They Want.Vince McMahon addressed fans being unhappy with Raw lately at the top of the show this week and announced his family will once again be in charge.The McMahons Will Once Again Run Raw and Allegedly Give Fans What They Want https://www.thesportster.com/wrestling/vince-mcmahon-announcement-raw/ Winter 2019: Ricochet post US Title, feud with AJ Styles and Survivor Series spot. Liv Morgan during the Rusev/Lana/Lashley Love Triangle The push for Humberto Carrillo during Paul Heyman's short lived Executive Director era. Aleister Black and Buddy Murphy were in a featured feud that got a match at TLC. The start of Drew Gulak's mentorship with Daniel Bryan.NXT Invasion on Smackdown leading to Survivor Series. When much of the SmackDown roster was unable to return from the Crown Jewel pay-per-view in Saudi Arabia following airplane mechanical issues. Adam Cole vs. Daniel Bryan. Rhea Ripley confronted Charlotte Flair and then Charlotte won the Rumble and challenged for the NXT title. Winter 2020: Keith Lee was scheduled to be pushed but Vince nixed on it. He lost to The Miz and John Morrison in a Handicap Match.Winter 2021:Liv Morgan pushed again to challenge Becky Lynch.Toni Storm challenging Charlotte Flair.Big E's title reign feeling like Kofi's reign.Austin Theory made the new Chosen One by Vince McMahonNick Khan is expected to replace Vince McMahon in WWE - Reportshttps://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/rumor-nick-khan-expected-replace-vince-mcmahon-wwe-reportsNick Khan Reportedly Favourite To Replace Vince McMahon https://itrwrestling.com/news/nick-khan-likely-replace-vince-mcmahon/ Johnny Gargano and Kyle O’Reilly said goodbye to the fans after WWE NXT 2.0 went off the airhttps://wrestlingnews.co/wwe-news/johnny-gargano-and-kyle-oreilly-said-goodbye-to-the-fans-after-wwe-nxt-2-0-went-off-the-air/Here’s the full ROH Final Battle 2021 card:Bandido (c) vs. Jonathan Gresham - ROH World ChampionshipRok-C (c) vs. Willow Nightingale - ROH Women's World ChampionshipThe OGK (Matt Taven & Mike Bennett) (c) vs. The Briscoes - ROH Tag Team ChampionshipJosh Woods (c) vs. Brian Johnson - ROH Pure ChampionshipShane Taylor vs. Kenny King - Fight Without HonorBrody King, Homicide & Tony Deppen vs. Tracy Williams, Taylor Rust & Eli IsomDalton Castle (c) vs. Silas Young vs. Joe Hendry vs. Rhett Titus - ROH Television Championship Four-Way MatchShane Taylor Promotions (Moses, Kaun & O'Shay Edwards) (c) vs. The Righteous (Vincent, Bateman & Dutch) - ROH Six-Man Tag Team ChampionshipDragon Lee vs. Rey HorusChelsea Green, & The Hex (Allysin Kay and Marti Belle) vs. Angelina Love, Mandy Leon, & Miranda Alize - Six-Woman Tag MatchWildcard 10-man tag match - Final Battle Hour One pre-showSupport the King of Podcasts by:Contacting KOP for professional podcast production, imaging, and web design services at http://www.kingofpodcasts.com/productionSupport KOP by subscribing to his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/jbrasco951?sub_confirmation=1Follow KOP on Twitter or Facebook @kingofpodcastsSubscribe to KOP’s other programs: When I’m Not Podcasting and the Broadcasters Podcast.

WWE's Winter of Wishful Booking | Year in Wrestling 2021 Part 2 (ep.659)

NXT 2.0 newbies show some promise in WarGames while the NWA struggles through roster and presentation changes as they presented Hard Times 2. 1-Raquel González, Io Shirai, Cora Jade, and Kay Lee Ray defeated Dakota Kai and Toxic Attraction (Mandy Rose, Gigi Dolin, and Jacy Jayne) by pinfall in a WarGames match 2-Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel) (c) defeated Kyle O'Reilly and Von Wagner for the NXT Tag Team Championship 3-Cameron Grimes defeated Duke Hudson by pinfall in a Hair vs. Hair match 4-Roderick Strong (c) (with The Diamond Mine) defeated Joe Gacy (with Harland) for the NXT Cruiserweight Championship5-Team 2.0 (Bron Breakker, Carmelo Hayes, Grayson Waller, and Tony D'Angelo) (with Trick Williams) defeated Team Black & Gold (Tommaso Ciampa, Johnny Gargano, Pete Dunne, and LA Knight) by pinfall in a WarGames match NWA Hard Times1-The Hex (Allysin Kay and Marti Belle) (c) defeated Kylie Rae and Tootie Lynn, Missa Kate and Natalia Markova & Jennacide and Paola Blaze in a Four-way tag team match for the NWA World Women's Tag Team Championship 2-Mims (with Crimson) defeated Jax Dane 3-Homicide defeated Alex Taylor, Ariya Daivari, CW Anderson, Jamie Stanley, Jeremiah Plunkett, Kerry Morton, Luke Hawx, PJ Hawx, Ricky Morton, Sal Rinauro, and Victor Benjamin in a NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship qualifying gauntlet match 4-Austin Aries defeated Rhett Titus in aNWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship qualifying match5-The OGK (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) (c) defeated Aron Stevens and JR Kratos for the ROH World Tag Team Championship 6-Colby Corino defeated Doug Williams 7-Mickie James (c) defeated Kiera Hogan for the Impact Knockouts Championship 8-Tyrus (c) (with Austin Idol) defeated Cyon in a No Disqualification match for the NWA World Television Championship with The Pope as special guest referee 9-Chris Adonis (c) defeated Judais (with Father James Mitchell) for the NWA National Championship 10-La Rebelión (Bestia 666 and Mecha Wolf 450) (c) defeated The End (Odinson and Parrow) for the NWA World Tag Team Championship 11-Nick Aldis defeated Thom Latimer in a Grudge match. No accompaniments at ringside If either man was disqualified, they would have been suspended for 8 weeks 12-Kamille (c) defeated Melina for the NWA World Women's Championship 13-Trevor Murdoch (c) defeated Mike Knox for the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship ROH Final Battle next weekROH World Title MatchJonathan Gresham vs. Bandido (c)ROH Women’s World Title MatchWillow vs. Rok-C (c)ROH World Tag Team Titles MatchThe Briscoes vs. The OGK (c)ROH Pure Title MatchBrian Johnson vs. Josh Woods (c)ROH Six-Man Tag Team Title MatchShane Taylor promotions (Moses, Kaun, O’Shay Edwards) vs. The Righteous (Vincent, Bateman, Dutch)Grudge MatchROH World Six-Man Tag Team Champion Shane Taylor vs. Kenny KingWWE Launches NIL Program 'Next in Line' to Help Recruit College Athletes https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10019791 Support the King of Podcasts by:Contacting KOP for professional podcast production, imaging, and web design services at http://www.kingofpodcasts.com/productionSupport KOP by subscribing to his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/jbrasco951?sub_confirmation=1Follow KOP on Twitter or Facebook @kingofpodcastsSubscribe to KOP’s other programs: When I’m Not Podcasting and the Broadcasters Podcast.

NXT 2.0 Newbies Exceed Expectations At WarGames | Hard Times For the NWA (ep.658)

WWE finds financial success while working around Vince's directive and his Superstars led by his example. AEW fosters a new wrestling alliance with Impact Wrestling, NWA, NJPW among other promotions thus opening the Invisible Door.NXT TakeOver: WarGamesWarGames Match: Io Shirai, Raquel Gonzalez, Cora Jade, & Kay Lee Ray vs. Mandy Rose, Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne, & Dakota KaiWarGames Match: Tommaso Ciampa, Johnny Gargano, LA Knight, & Pete Dunne vs. Carmelo Hayes, Bron Breakker, Grayson Waller, & Tony D'AngeloNXT Tag Team Championship Match: Imperium (Fabian Aichner & Marcel Barthel) (c) vs. Legado Del Fantasma (Joaquin Wilde & Raul Mendoza) or Kyle O'Reilly & Von WagnerNXT Cruiserweight Championship Match: Roderick Strong (c) vs. Joe GacyHair vs. Hair Match: Cameron Grimes vs. Duke HudsonNWA Hard Times 2NWA World Heavyweight Championship Match: Mike Knox vs Trevor MurdochNWA Women's Championship Match: Melina vs KamilleNWA World Television Championship Match: Tyrus w/ Austin Idol vs Cyon – special guest referee PopeGrudge Match (No Seconds at Ringside): Nick Aldis vs Thom LatimerNWA National Heavyweight Championship Match: Judais w/ Sinistar Minister vs Chris AdonisNWA World Tag Team Championship Match: The End vs La RebellionNWA World Women's Tag Team Championship Match : Lady Frost & Natalia Markova vs The Hex vs Kylie Rae & Tootie LynnColby Corino vs Doug WilliamsNWA Junior Heavyweight Championship Qualifying Match: Austin Aries vs Rhett TitusNWA Junior Heavyweight Championship Qualifying Gauntlet (Order of entry to be chosen by random draw): Jeremiah Plunkett vs Victor Benjamin vs PJ Hawx vs Ariya Daivari vs Darius Lockhart vs Homicide vs CW Anderson vs Sal Rinauto vs Kerry Morton vs Jamie Stanley vs Alex TaylorROH World Tag Team Championship Match: OGK vs Aron Stevens & KratosSupport the King of Podcasts by:Contacting KOP for professional podcast production, imaging, and web design services at http://www.kingofpodcasts.com/productionSupport KOP by subscribing to his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/jbrasco951?sub_confirmation=1Follow KOP on Twitter or Facebook @kingofpodcastsSubscribe to KOP’s other programs: When I’m Not Podcasting and the Broadcasters Podcast.

WWE's Vince Workaround, AEW's Invisible Door and a New Wrestling Alliance | 2021 Wrestling Year in Review Part 1 (ep. 657)

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