Aiden Blumenthal

Kayfabe and Cardboard

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Kayfabe and Cardboard is where professional wrestling storytelling meets the wrestling card market. Hosted by father-son duo Aiden and Adam Blumenthal, this podcast explores how what happens in the ring doesn’t just shape fan reactions — it shapes the hobby. From main event pushes and heel turns to rookie hype and long-term legacy plays, we break down how storylines influence card values, collector demand, and market momentum. Aiden represents the modern era — growing up in today’s wrestling landscape while studying the hobby from an analytical perspective. At 16 years old, he brings a sharp e...

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Aiden Blumenthal

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Kayfabe and Cardboard Episode 6: Fanatics Fest: The Biggest Weekend in the Hobby? 10.07.2026 38:41

The conversation covers wrestling highlights and storylines, the impact of WWE on the card market, discussions about AEW, TNA, and other wrestling companies, the experience at Fanatics Fest, Fanatics' investment in WWE, the presence of WWE cards at Fanatics Fest, buy or sell predictions, and showcases of wrestling cards. Takeaways WWE's impact on the card market is significant and continues to gro...

Kayfabe and Cardboard Episode 5: The Impact of Topps Royalty WWE 25.05.2026 39:11

The conversation begins with a WWE recap and then transitions into a detailed discussion on the WWE Royalty set and its impact on the market. Key takeaways include the significance of WrestleMania patches, the risk associated with modern stars as investments, the value of buying singles, and the positive impact of the Topps Royalty set on the WWE market. Takeaways WrestleMania patches impact the W...

Kayfabe and Cardboard Episode 4: Are Celebrities Good For the WWE? 06.04.2026 35:25

The conversation delved into the impact of celebrity involvement in WWE, analyzing its effects on the WrestleMania card, feuds, business strategy, and the card market. There was speculation on future celebrity involvement, debate on short-term vs. long-term impact, and analysis of the long-term value of celebrity cards. The strategy of celebrity involvement, its frequency, and the possibility of a...

Kayfabe and Cardboard Episode 3: How Young & Old Collectors Can Start Collecting 17.03.2026 43:13

The conversation covers a Raw and SmackDown recap, WrestleMania match predictions, crazy predictions, WrestleMania location jeopardy, women's side and Jericho's future, AEW pay-per-view review, and starting a wrestling card collection for new collectors. The conversation covers the buying and collecting of WWE cards, including recommendations for purchasing from bigger retailers, attending card sh...

Kayfabe and Cardboard Episode 2: A Tribute to the Community 25.02.2026 29:15

The episode begins with a celebration of the hobby community, followed by a rundown of SmackDown and key storyline moments. The hosts discuss their journey into soccer cards and wrestling, highlighting influencers and educators in the wrestling community. They then transition into wrestling cards and share card spotlights before signing off with a message about the community. Takeaways Community S...

Kayfabe and Carboard Episode 1: How Storylines Affect The Card Market 19.02.2026 50:28

Aiden and Adam discuss their wrestling memories, the impact of the Attitude Era, storylines that changed the markets, and a breakdown of the weekly wrestling shows. They explore the influence of wrestling storylines on the card market and share insights on the current state of wrestling entertainment. The conversation covers WWE ticket pricing and investment, a card spotlight segment, reviews of s...