Kayfabe Kouncil

For episode 70, we look at Drew McIntyre keeping it real; being a relatable character that actually remembers what happened to him when confronting his Crown Jewel opponent Seth Rollins; and if this will eventually lead back to his Scottish Psychopath persona. We also discuss if the Judgment Day is overexposed; being featured in multiple segments on multiple shows; Rhea Ripley being featured heavi...

For episode 69, we look at Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso being the top team in WWE? With all the appearances and wins over the likes of Judgment Day's Damian Priest/Finn Balor, Kevin Owens/Sami Zayn, and Austin Theory/Grayson Waller, are they the positioned at the top of the tag division? We also discuss WWE going all in for NXT with appearances by John Cena, The Undertaker, and more; if the guests gave...

For episode 68, we look at the fallout from WWE Fastlane. We give our reactions and takeaways to the most exciting matches from the event including Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso defeating the Judgment Day's Finn Balor and Damian Priest for the Undisputed Tag Team Championships; Seth Rollins surviving with his World Heavyweight Championship against Shinsuke Nakamura; and more. We analyze each match, and...

For episode 67, we look at CM Punk being fired by AEW; the official statement from AEW; and Tony Khan opening Collision explaining the situation to the fans. We also discuss the fallout from both WWE Payback and AEW All Out from this past weekend. We give our reactions and takeaways to the most exciting moments from the event including Finn Balor and Damian Priest winning the WWE Undisputed Tag Te...

For episode 66, we look at the fallout from AEW All In London. We give our reactions and takeaways to the most exciting moments from the event including MJF and Adam Cole opening the show by winning the Ring of Honor (ROH) Tag Team Championships and close the event facing off for the AEW World Championship; Saraya winning the AEW Women's Championship in her home country, in front of her family; CM...

For episode 65, we look at some of the reports of CM Punk's interactions with other AEW wrestlers including calling out Hangman Adam Page and apologizing to him after; confronting Ryan Nemeth; his conversation with Jack Perry; and the reported backstage vibe in the locker room. We also discuss Tag Team champion Cash Wheeler being arrested; and if it could affect his and Dax Harwood's match with th...

For episode 64, we look at who could be the next challengers for Seth Rollins' World Heavyweight Championship; his face to face with Cody Rhodes on Monday Night Raw; Shinsuke Nakamura's attack on Seth after their tag match; and how the continued tension of Judgment Day's Finn Balor and Damian Priest could still be a problem for them and Rollins. We also discuss the matches announced for AEW All In...

For episode 63, we look at the fallout from WWE SummerSlam. We give our reactions and takeaways to the most exciting matches from the event including Jey Uso falling to Roman Reigns after interference by Solo Sikoa and the shocking betrayal of his brother Jimmy Uso; Iyo Sky's surprising Money In The Bank cash in on an injured Bianca Belair; Cody Rhodes conquering the Beast Incarnate Brock Lesnar;...

For episode 62, we look at the build to all the matches at the upcoming WWE SummerSlam PPV including the highly anticipated match between WWE Undisputed Universal Champion Roman Reigns and his former right hand man Main Event Jey Uso in Tribal Combat, and the third encounter between the American Nightmare Cody Rhodes and the Beast Incarnate Brock Lesnar. We recap the build and lead up to the match...

For episode 61, we look at the WWE Women’s Division getting more TV time on Monday Night Raw; multiple segments featured on the show; being a conscious decision or not; the storylines/angles the women have on Raw/Smackdown/NXT; Rhea Ripley being heavily featured every week on multiple brands; if Rhea not wrestling and interacting with the women's division is hurting the World's Championship; and i...

For episode 60, we look at Brock Lesnar answering Cody Rhodes' challenge on Monday Night Raw; Cody's hometown promo; Brock's beatdown in front of Cody's family; the third (3rd) match set for WWE SummerSlam; If another match makes sense; and what may be next for each man. We also discuss Dominik Mysterio shockingly winning the NXT North American Championship; how the match ended; how Finn Balor is...

For episode 59, we look at what's going on with WWE factions; Judgment Day and Imperium have tension within their members; LWO only features Santos Escobar and Zelina Vega; Mia Yim, Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows of The Club are never used; and The Bloodline get most of the TV time. We also discuss Kota Ibushi and Pac being revealed as the fifth (5) members for The Elite and the Blackpool Combat C...

For episode 58, we look at tension within The Judgment Day; both Finn Balor and Money In The Bank (MITB) winner Damian Priest targeting WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins; the strife it's caused in the faction; and getting recognition for being a dominant faction. We also discuss Shayna Baszler turning on Ronda Rousey; the attack at Money In The Bank; Shayna's promo on Monday Night Raw; S...

For episode 57, we look at Seth Rollins' and Finn Balor's feud getting more intense; Finn attacking Seth on WWE Monday Night Raw and NXT; and the rivalry that dates back seven (7) years. We also discuss Tommaso Ciampa returning to WWE from injury; his match with The Miz on Raw; and rumors of a possible reunion with DIY partner Johnny Gargano. We also analyze Logan Paul being added to the Money In...

For episode 56, we look at CM Punk returning to AEW on the debut episode of Collision; his promo to open the show; Punk's first match in over nine months teaming with FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) against Samoa Joe and Bullet Club Gold's Jay White and Juice Robinson; and some of the comments Punk made in an interview with ESPN. We also discuss Jey Uso turning on Roman Reigns; the face to face...

For episode 55, we look at Seth Rollins defending his WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Damian Priest on Monday Night Raw; Seth having an open challenge for the championship; his multiple title defenses so far; Seth wanting to provide title opportunities for the roster; and who Seth may face in the coming weeks and months. We also discuss the two matches announced for AEW X NJPW Forbidden...

For episode 54, we look at CM Punk's upcoming return to AEW on the debut episode of Collision; the mixed crowd reaction to the announcement from Tony Khan on Dynamite; Punk being advertised for multiple shows; being involved with creative; the roster's reaction to the news; and who may face Punk first. Also, we look at Roman Reigns' 1000 day championship celebration on WWE Friday Night Smackdown;...

For episode 53, we look at the fallout from WWE Night of Champions. We give our reactions and takeaways to the most exciting matches from the event including Seth Rollins defeating AJ Styles to become the inaugural WWE World Heavyweight Champion; Asuka winning the Raw Women's Championship from Bianca Belair; Cody Rhodes passing out to Brock Lesnar's Kimura Lock; and the shocking ending to the Undi...

For our one year anniversary special episode 52, we look at Hangman Adam Page reuniting with The Elite (Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks, Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) on AEW Dynamite; the fight with the Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley, Bryan Danielson, Claudio Castagnoli, and Wheeler Yuta); Hangman announcing an Anarchy In The Arena match at Double or Nothing; Page's complicated history with Th...

For episode 51, we look at Seth Rollins and AJ Styles winning their respective tournaments on Monday Night Raw and Friday Night Smackdown to advance to the finals of the WWE World Heavyweight Championship match at Night of Champions; reviewing each triple threat match and semi final match; and Brock Lesnar interfering in Cody Rhodes' match, with Brock demanding a fight with Cody at Night of Champi...

For episode 50, we look at the fallout from WWE Backlash. We give our reactions and takeaways to the most exciting matches from the event in Puerto Rico, including Bad Bunny putting on an incredible performance in his win over Damian Priest in a San Juan Street Fight, as well as the bloody battle between Cody Rhodes and Brock Lesnar. We share our favorite parts of each match, and try to figure out...

For episode 49, we look at Triple H announcing on Monday Night Raw the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, a third (3rd) world title to complement the WWE Championship and the WWE Universal Championship held by Roman Reigns; who should be the first champion; if Cody Rhodes should hold the title; and if this championship will outshine Reigns if presented in the right circumstances. We also discuss...

For episode 48, we look at MJF (Maxwell Jacob Friedman) announcing a "Pillars Tournament" for Jungle Boy Jack Perry, Sammy Guevara, and Darby Allin to determine MJF's opponent for AEW Double or Nothing; Darby getting a bye, Sammy defeating Jungle Boy with the help of MJF; being disappointed the match won't include all the pillars; and ultimately who should face MJF for the world championship. We a...

For episode 47, we look at Jeff Hardy returning to AEW to save his brother Matt Hardy, Isiah Kassidy, and HOOK from an attack by The Firm; the possibilities for a cinematic Firm Deletion match at the Hardy Compound; and what teams can the Hardys face. We also discuss Adam Cole offering support to Keith Lee after Keith's loss to Chris Jericho on AEW Dynamite due to interference from Swerve Strickla...

For episode 46, we look at Brock Lesnar turning on Cody Rhodes on the Raw after WrestleMania 39, when the match will happen; and if this is a challenge for Cody that will help him get back to the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. We also discuss Jay White signing with AEW, how his debut on AEW Dynamite was underwhelming, and who some of his future opponents could be. Additionally, we put into...