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The landscape of wrestling is changing, and so is Lucha Critics! Rick (@NSIRick) and Josh (@sith_josh_818) are back with a jam-packed episode recapping a wild week across AAA, WWE, and AEW.But that's not all—this week marks the debut of our brand-new show format! We are officially introducing two permanent, ongoing segments dedicated to the heart and soul of professional wrestling: the indepen...

The biggest wrestling weekend of the season is in the books, and the road ahead is heating up. Rick ( @NSIRick ) and Josh ( @sith_josh_818 ) are back to break down a legendary slate of premium live events. First up, we dive deep into Las Vegas for our full recap of AEW 's Double or Nothing PPV. Did the matches live up to the massive hype, and who walked out with the momentum? Then, we switch g...

A massive week in the world of pro wrestling just got even crazier. Rick ( @NSIRick ) and Josh ( @sith_josh_818 ) are back to break down a week filled with high-flying action and shocking corporate moves. We’re starting with our weekly recap of the best (and worst) from WWE and AEW, then diving deep into the news everyone is talking about: the recent string of talent releases and firings from WWE...

The biggest weekend in sports entertainment is in the books! Rick ( @NSIRick ) and Josh ( @sith_josh_818 ) are back for a special edition of Lucha Critics to break down every single moment from WrestleMania weekend. From the show-stopping matches on Night 1 and Night 2 to the electric (and often unpredictable) energy of the Raw After Mania, we are covering it all. We discuss the title changes, the...

The road to AEW Dynasty is here! Rick (@NSIRick) and Josh (@sith_josh_818) are back in the booth for another edition of Lucha Critics . This week, we’re recapping all the major moves, promos, and matches from both WWE and AEW as the landscape of pro wrestling continues to shift. The centerpiece of today’s episode is our official AEW Dynasty Predictions . We’re breaking down the entire card, from t...

The supernatural meets social judgment in this brand-new episode of the Not So Intellectual Podcast !This week, Rick ( @NSIRick ) and Josh ( @sith_josh_818 ) are diving into two completely different worlds. First, things get spooky as the guys share their own personal paranormal encounters —from unexplainable sightings to bone-chilling experiences that still haunt them today. Then, we switch gears...

The Road to WrestleMania 2026 is heating up! Rick and Josh are back for their weekly deep dive into the biggest stories, matches, and drama across WWE and AEW. From explosive promos to in-ring technical masterclasses, we’re breaking it all down. In this episode: Weekly Breakdown: Our honest takes on this week’s episodes of WWE Raw, SmackDown, and AEW Dynamite. Who is gaining momentum, and who is f...

The Not So Intellectual Podcast officially returns! In this massive comeback episode, Rick is reunited with Josh, Montel, and Brian to break down everything they’ve been watching lately and dive deep into one of the biggest rumors in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In this episode: The Return: The crew catches up and sets the stage for the new era of the NSI network. Movie Round-Up: We share our ho...

A massive weekend for pro wrestling is in the books! This week, Rick (@NSIRick) and Josh (@sith_josh_818) tag team to break down the bloody fallout of AEW Revolution and the high-stakes road to WrestleMania 42 . On the Card: AEW Revolution Recap: MJF chokes out Hangman Page in a brutal Texas Deathmatch. With Hangman officially barred from title shots, where does he go from here? Surprise Returns:...

This week on Lucha Critics, Rick (@NSIRick), Josh (@sith_josh_818), and Warren (@tusteundgaming) breakdown the massive AEW Revolution card from the Crypto.com Arena in LA.Will Hangman Page finally dethrone MJF in their "Last Chance" Texas Deathmatch? We also talk about the official signing of David Finlay and "The Dogs"—is AEW about to be taken over by the War Dogs? Plus, we re...

Elimination Chamber 2026 is in the books, and the Road to WrestleMania just took a massive turn! Join Rick ( @NSIRick ), Josh ( @sith_josh_818 ), and Warren ( @tusteund ) as we recap a wild night in Chicago and a game-changing debut on AEW Dynamite. Inside the Episode: WWE Elimination Chamber: Randy Orton stuns Cody Rhodes to punch his ticket to Mania. We discuss the return of Seth "Freakin&q...

The Road to WrestleMania 42 runs through the steel! This week on Lucha Critics , Rick (@NSIRick), Josh (@sith_josh_818), and Warren (@tusteundgaming) are breaking down the entire Elimination Chamber card from Chicago. Will Cody Rhodes punch his ticket to a showdown with Drew McIntyre? Can Rhea Ripley outlast Tiffany Stratton and Alexa Bliss in the Chamber? Plus, we give our picks for the massive W...

The Road to WrestleMania is heating up and AEW just flipped the script! This week on Lucha Critics, Rick (@NSIRick), Josh (@sith_josh_818), and Warren (@tusteundgaming) break down a wild week in pro wrestling. On the card tonight:WWE RAW: AJ Lee is back! We discuss her confrontation with Becky Lynch and those intense Elimination Chamber qualifiers. Is LA Knight finally getting his moment? AEW DYNA...

It’s time for another hard-hitting episode of Lucha Critics! This week, NSIRick, Josh, and Warren break down the biggest wrestling highlights of the week before turning their attention to one of WWE’s most unpredictable events of the year — the Royal Rumble 2026.From surprise entrants and potential winners to wild booking scenarios and dark-horse picks, the panel lays out their official Royal Rumb...

On this episode of Lucha Critics, NSIRick, Josh, and Warren break down the emotional — and controversial — fallout from Saturday Night’s Main Event, where John Cena competed in his final match before stepping away from in-ring competition. While the moment should’ve been about celebrating a generational career, the **ending ignited a firestorm online**. Fans are divided, **Triple H is catching hea...

Welcome back to Lucha Critics! On this special edition, NSIRick (@NSIRick) hosts alongside Josh (@sith_josh_818) and Warren (@tusteund) as we break down the build-up to John Cena’s FINAL match at Saturday Night’s Main Event. 👀🔥We dive into:💥 Who should be Cena’s last opponent🏆 Who WWE will actually choose📉 The retirement match tropes that might show up📈 How this match affects WWE moving into...

Welcome back to Lucha Critics ! This week NSIRick (@NSIRick) and Josh (@sith_josh_818) break down all the biggest highlights from the world of pro wrestling AND give their full predictions for AEW Full Gear 2025! We cover all the wild storylines, momentum shifts, shockers, and matchups leading into AEW’s big November PPV — who’s walking out a champion? Who’s getting buried? And where does the road...

This week, **NSIRick (@NSIRick)** and **Josh (@sith_josh_818)** tag-team the chaos as we break down the wildest moments from the wrestling world — including a full recap of AEW’s Blood & Guts 2025!We dive into:💥 The biggest spots and brutality from Blood & Guts🧠 Match psychology, booking choices & standout performances🤣 The funniest moments of the week⚔️ Who leveled up and who dropp...

This week on **Lucha Critics**, Josh (@sith_josh_818), Warren (@tusteundgaming), and Rick (@NSIRick) break down the biggest moments in wrestling from the past week — and tackle a hot topic: **which superstar under 35 deserves the next big push?** From AEW to WWE, we dig into the talent pool and make our cases for the future faces of wrestling.👀 Expect plenty of hot takes, deep dives, and maybe a...

This week on **Lucha Critics**, Josh (@sith_josh_818), Warren (@tusteundgaming), and Rick (@NSIRick) break down the biggest moments in wrestling from the past week — and tackle a hot topic: **which superstar under 35 deserves the next big push?** From AEW to WWE, we dig into the talent pool and make our cases for the future faces of wrestling.👀 Expect plenty of hot takes, deep dives, and maybe a...

This week on Lucha Critics, Rick (@NSIRick) and Josh (@sith_josh_818) break down the latest in pro wrestling! We recap all the big shows of the week and give our bold predictions for AEW’s Forbidden Door. Who’s walking through and who’s walking out on top? Tune in to hear our takes! Get ready for a packed episode of Lucha Critics! This week, we break down AEW's Forbidden Door predictions along...

This week on *Lucha Critics*, Josh (@sith_josh_818), Warren ( @Tu_Steund ) and NSIRick, step into the ring with 🎙️Lucha Critics as we break down all the action from SummerSlam’s two epic nights! Packed with match recaps, jaw-dropping moments, and fiery debates, this episode dives into everything from Roman Reigns and Jey Uso’s hard-hitting opener to Cody Rhodes capturing the WWE Undisputed Champio...

The critics are back at the table! In this episode, Josh, Warren, and NSIRick break down AEW’s *All In* event and revisit WWE’s *Evolution* premium live event. From unforgettable moments to questionable booking decisions, we dive into the highs, lows, and long-term impact of both shows. AEW's Texas Deathmatch was absolutely wild, and the Lucha Critics are here to break it all down for you! In...

In this episode of Lucha Critics, the trio is back and ready to tackle the wrestling world's hottest topics! We break down the shocking wave of WWE releases, including big names like R-Truth and others who left fans stunned. Plus, the team dives into Money in the Bank predictions—who’s walking away with the briefcase? LA Knight? Seth Rollins? And what surprises might WWE have in store? Tune in to...

In this episode of Lucha Critics, the team dives headfirst into an action-packed week of wrestling! From AEW’s Double or Nothing to WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event, this recap is loaded with highlights, surprises, and plenty of hot takes. Tune in as the hosts break down thrilling matches featuring John Cena, Jey Uso, Seth Rollins, and more, while speculating on what’s next for Money in the Bank...