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THE BLOCK IS HOT! In this episode: Josh, Rana, and Justin dive into the wild energy of Bollywood movies at the theaters and talk about how Indian crowds turn a movie screening into a full-on event with cheering, singing, dancing, and a whole lot more. We also break down John Cena’s huge announcement at Backlash and what it could mean for WWE moving forward. Plus, we talk about Justin getting a new...

The Block is Hot! In this episode: Josh and Rana dive into the business side of the ring as they break down WWE’s record-breaking profits, growing corporate machine, and the question fans and wrestlers alike are asking: if the company is making more money than ever, why are pay cuts and tighter contracts becoming the norm? Subscribe to HCW HEAT: YouTube: @HotCornerWrestling⁩ Spotify: https://open....

The Block is Hot! In this episode: Josh and Rana discuss their biggest wrestling “ick” and much more. Subscribe to HCW HEAT: YouTube: ⁨@HotCornerWrestling⁩ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yzfvld2IFmOZUw8c7Ioqu Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hcw-heat/id1856987910 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotcornerwrestling/ https://www.instagram.com/_joshcage_...

In this episode: Josh takes us inside his unforgettable experience at WrestleMania 42, sharing live stories from the crowd, the Las Vegas vibes, and what it was really like to be there in person. The crew also break down both Night 1 and Night 2, diving into the biggest matches, standout moments, surprises, and what worked (and what didn’t) across the biggest weekend in wrestling. Plus, we talk ab...

The Block is Hot! In this episode: This Week in Wrestling: It’s WrestleMania 42! Josh and Justin make their prediction for the show of shows! Subscribe for more wrestling content! Tune in to HCW HEAT every Thursday! Subscribe to HCW HEAT on: YouTube: @HotCornerWrestling Spotify: HCW HEAT Apple Podcasts: HCW HEAT Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hotcornerwrestling/ https://www.insta...

The Block is Hot! In this episode: This Week in Wrestling: Justin drops his pipebomb on WWE, TKO, and his perspective on the fans enabling poor creative by continuously spending. The Hot Boys also share their thoughts on the Night 1 and Night 2 cards for Wrestlemania 42, including Josh picking his bathroom break matches! Blind Ranking: The Hot Boys rank ten of the best attires worn at WrestleMania...

The signature sounds of WrestleMania In this episode: As we move closer to WrestleMania 42, HCW HEAT does things a little differently than previous episodes. Rana ranks all 68 WrestleMania Theme Songs! We may be missing a few, though… Sit with us as we go through a nostalgia trip of the signature sounds of WrestleMania over the years! Subscribe for more wrestling content! Tune in to HCW HEAT every...

Seats for sale on the Stage!? In this episode: As we move closer to WrestleMania 42, HCW HEAT does things a little differently than previous episodes. The Hot Boy’s take a look at every WrestleMania stage ever constructed. Talking about scale, spectacle, nostalgia, and Picking their favorite stages from the group! Subscribe for more wrestling content! Tune in to HCW HEAT every Thursday! Subscribe...

The Block is Hot! In this episode: This Week in Wrestling: The Hot Boys discuss the hottest moments from this past week in Wrestling including Hangman vs MJF, Oba vs Brock, and what happens when non-wrestling fans watch wrestling with you! Blind Ranking: The Hot Boys rank 10 WrestleMania Opening Matches Versus: It’s WWE Superstars vs All Elite Wrestlers! Who wins? Wrestler of the Week: Who is Josh...

AK returns to the Hot Corner! In this episode: WWE Then vs. Now: The Hot Boys discuss the culture of WWE and the rise of WWE stars from the 2000s vs. 2020s, and how they’ve changed demographically and social media’s influence on their rise. Blind Ranking: The Hot Boys rank 10 wrestlers who are the respective faces of their different eras! Versus: 3 wrestlers, 3 Pop Culture characters. Who wins? Wr...

Rana has some… interesting opinions. In this episode: This Week in WWE: The Hot Boys discuss the events from Elimination Chamber weekend Blind Ranking: In honor of Penta’s first title win. Josh and Rana blind-rank 10 Intercontinental Champions Versus: 3 wrestlers, 3 Dragon Ball characters. Who wins? Wrestler of the Week: Who is Josh Cage’s inaugural “Wrestler of the Week”? Subscribe for more wrest...

The Block is Hot! In this episode: This Week in WWE: The Hot Boys make their Elimination Chamber Predictions + Josh GOES IN on WWE pushing overconsumption Blind Ranking: Josh and Rana blind rank 10 Elimination Chamber Winners! Wrestler of the Week: Who is Josh Cage’s inaugural “Wrestler of the Week”? Versus: 3 wrestlers, 3 superheroes. Who wins the Chamber? Subscribe for more wrestling content! Tu...

So… what’s in the box? In this episode: This Week in WWE Recap: The Hot Boys break down how they’re feeling about WWE over the past week! Blind Ranking: Josh blind ranks 10 black wrestlers for Black History Month! Versus: Josh is tasked with deciding who wins between WRESTLERS and POP CULTURE Characters! HCW Spring Content Line-up: Josh and Justin Announce the upcoming slate of HCW Content Coming...

Outside Interference! The Hot Boys finally deal with the hilarious woes of recording in a storage unit! In this episode: This Week in WWE Recap: The Hot Boys break down how they’re feeling about WWE over the past week! Blind Ranking: Josh and Rana blind rank 10 NXT Women’s Champions! Versus: The HCW crew is tasked with deciding who wins between WRESTLERS and POP CULTURE Characters! WWE Hall of Fam...

ON THE ROAD AGAIN! The Royal Rumble has come and gone, and we are officially on the Road to WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas! In this episode: Royal Rumble Review: The HCW crew gives their thoughts on the 2026 Royal Rumble and the road to WrestleMania 42! RAW Recap: The crew gives a casual recap and thoughts from Monday Night Rae Blind Ranking: Josh and Rana blind rank 10 AJ Styles’ Opponents! Reddit...

The block is HOT! The 39th Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia is just over 24 hours away, and the Road to WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas has officially kicked off! We’re breaking down the final hype ahead of the 30-man and 30-woman brawls. In this episode: Rana Returns: Rana is back in the Hot Corner, and the energy is UP! Blind Ranking: Josh and Rana rank 10 Royal Rumble winners without knowing who’s nex...

Gunther just issued a career-altering ultimatum to AJ Styles for the Royal Rumble. But will AJ Styles really hang it up this early in 2026—and in Saudi Arabia, of all places? In this episode, Josh and Justin break down AJ Styles’ potential exit, the questionable rise of AI in WWE programming, and the company's latest push for revisionist history. Plus, we tackle the "rocket science" of trying to b...

Josh is genuinely tickled that the stadium for the Royal Rumble is being built as we speak! In this episode of HCW HEAT , Josh and Rana bridge the gap from opposite sides of the globe. They dive into which moves actually hurt, share their favorites, who was out on Bourbon Street during Wrestlemania 34 week, and debate: is it corny to bring a WWE belt to an AEW show? HCW HEAT broadcasts on your str...

Will WWE’s writing improve this year, or are we stuck with the same stale creative? In this episode, Josh drops the gloves and brings the HEAT about how he feels about WWE’s stale writing, bad logic, and poor creativity. We also discuss Hiroshi Tanahashi’s farewell and the “retirement” of a well-known fan who attends shows. HCW HEAT broadcasts on your street every Thursday! Follow us on Instagram...

In this episode, Josh and Rana share their predictions for WWE in 2026. Will there be permanent locations for WrestleMania? Who else will Gunther retire? Who will secure a World Title win? Is Austin Theory a "double agent"? Will we see Vince McMahon back on WWE programming? Does Roman Reigns solidify his status as the greatest of this era? What will we get right, and what will we get wrong? Tune i...

HCW welcomes AK to the crew! In this casual holiday episode, we discuss how AK became a fan, Justin's experience filming his first indie show, 2-out-of-3 falls tables matches, AK’s favorite and least favorite wrestlers, floor seats, the SmackDown vs. Raw video games, and more! Tune in to HCW HEAT every Thursday! Subscribe to HCW HEAT on: YouTube: @HotCornerWrestling Spotify: HCW HEAT Apple Podcast...

John Cena did the unthinkable: he tapped out to Gunther at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event. After nearly two decades of "Never Give Up," is Gunther officially the new Legend Killer of the Triple H era? In this episode, Josh and Rana break down the fallout of Cena vs. Gunther and discuss if WWE made the right booking decision. We also dive into our full Saturday Night’s Main Event review, Rana’s fi...

John Cena's Final Match is here. In a special John Cena Final Match Tribute episode, the HCW HEAT crew breaks down the legacy of the 17-time World Champion. We discuss the end of a legendary career, Cena's place in history, and his iconic ring gear! Inside this episode: The Full Album Ranking: Rana ranks all 17 songs on John Cena's iconic 2005 album, You Can't See Me, from best to worst. Mount Rus...

Survivor Series: WarGames 2025 Review, Reactions, and Hot Takes are HERE! HCW HEAT Broadcasting On Your Street Welcome to the Inaugural Brawl, the very first episode of the HCW HEAT Podcast, presented by OFFTHEROPE! Josh and Rana kick off the show with their dynamic, comedic, and entertaining review of Survivor Series: WarGames 2025. We cover every match, from the Men's WarGames shocking finish to...