Kayfabe Kouncil

For episode 45, we look at the fallout from WWE WrestleMania 39. We give our reactions and takeaways to the most exciting matches from the two night event, including Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens' epic victory over The Usos (Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso) for the WWE Undisputed Tag Team Championships, as well as the heartbreaking defeat of Cody Rhodes at the hands of the Tribal Chief, the Undisputed WWE Unive...

For episode 44, we look at the build to all the matches at the upcoming WWE WrestleMania 39 PPV including the highly anticipated match between WWE Undisputed Universal Champion Roman Reigns and the 2023 Royal Rumble winner Cody Rhodes, and the intense brother versus brother battle of Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens taking on Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso. We recap the build and lead up to the matches, discuss i...

For episode 43, we look at AEW pushing young talent and which pillar is next to step up as the face of the company and as world champion. We discuss MJF's (Maxwell Jacob Friedman) Re Bar Mitzvah to open AEW Dynamite; Jungle Boy Jack Perry, Sammy Guevara, and Darby Allin crashing the party, confronting MJF and the war of words which ensued; the youth movement of AEW in top spots and holding a major...

For episode 42, we look at if the AEW TNT Championship is still as prestigious as it once was. We analyze the history of the TNT Championship dating back to it's creation and first recipient Cody Rhodes; the multiple title changes within the last two (2) months between Samoa Joe, Darby Allin, Wardlow, and Powerhouse Will Hobbs; discuss the importance of booker Tony Khan's role in the recognition o...

For episode 41, we look at the build to all the matches at the upcoming AEW Revolution PPV including the highly anticipated one hour Iron man match between MJF (Maxwell Jacob Friedman) and Bryan Danielson. We recap the build and lead up to the matches, discuss if AEW made fans invested, and share what we are most looking forward to. Come join PrettyTony and TFJ0ker as they discuss the news, topics...

For episode 40, we look at if WWE and AEW promos are going too far? Are the promos bringing too much personal life into the storylines/angles? Does the heat (reactions) they garner good or bad? We discuss the Cody Rhodes/Paul Heyman promo from WWE Monday Night Raw; Paul asking a seemingly untested main eventer Cody if he is ready to only be home sixty (60) days a year if he defeats Roman Reigns fo...

For episode 39, we look at the fallout from WWE Elimination Chamber. We analyze all the matches at the PPV including Asuka vs. Liv Morgan vs. Nikki Cross vs. Raquel Rodriguez vs. Natalya vs. Carmella in an Elimination Chamber match for a WWE Raw Women's Championship match at WrestleMania 39 against Bianca Belair; Bobby Lashley vs. Brock Lesnar; Edge and Beth Phoenix vs. The Judgment Day (Finn Bálo...

For episode 38, we look at if Cody Rhodes and/or Sami Zayn can defeat the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns and lead WWE as world champions for Raw and Smackdown. We discuss Cody wishing Sami good luck during his promo on Raw opposite Paul Heyman; WWE management happy with Cody's promo and dispelling the perception Cody is secondary to Sami's storyline; the natural progression for eac...

For episode 37, we look at the ending of WWE's Royal Rumble PPV. We discuss the post match beat down of Kevin Owens following his defeat at the hands of Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship; After it's taken too far, Sami Zayn steps in to end the attack; however, Sami is coerced into joining the assault but hits Roman with a chair instead. Shocked by the betrayal, the Bloodli...

For episode 36, we look at The Tribal Chief Roman Reigns putting the Honorary Uce Sami Zayn on trial at WWE Raw XXX (30). We examine the failed contract signing of Roman and Kevin Owens on the previous Smackdown which left the Bloodline beaten down and Sami unscathed, leading to Sami's loyalty being called into question. We also discuss the prosecution led by Paul Heyman; listen to his opening arg...

For episode 35, we look at if The Rock (Dwayne Johnson) can/will return at WWE Royal Rumble, possibly win the match to go on and face Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 39 in Los Angeles, California when Mania goes Hollywood. We also discuss Cody Rhodes declaring his return to WWE in the Royal Rumble match; how some people get to declare and others have to earn a spot i...

For episode 34, we look at Adam Cole (Bay Bay!) returning to AEW on Dynamite. We give our thoughts on his open, honest, and heartfelt promo, and what's next for Cole. We also look at the Elite (Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson)) regaining the AEW Trios Championships from Death Triangle (Pac and The Lucha Bros (Rey Fenix and Penta El Zero Miedo)) in Match 7 (Game 7) of...

For episode 33, we celebrate the new year by looking at some big moments from New Japan Pro Wrestling's (NJPW) huge January 4th show Wrestle Kingdom 17 at the Tokyo Dome. We look at Kenny Omega winning the IWGP United States Championship from The United Empire's Will Ospreay; Chaos' Kazuchika Okada defeating Bullet Club's Jay White for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship; and discuss the debut...

For episode 32, we look at John Cena returning to WWE on Friday Night Smackdown to team with Kevin Owens to take on the Tribal Chief Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn of the Bloodline. We look at Sami's conversation with Paul Heyman, which plant some seeds of doubt; Sami asking Roman if fans cheering for him bothered Reigns, potentially being outshined by their reception of the honorary Uce; the tag matc...

For episode 31, we celebrate the holiday season by looking at Christmas' influence on professional wrestling. We look at a special Christmas themed episode of TNA Impact from 2007 featuring holiday themed gimmick matches and Eric Young's quest to meet Santa Claus. We also look at the 2001 Christmas Eve episode of WWF/WWE Monday Night Raw where co owners Vince McMahon and Ric Flair throw competing...

For episode 30, we look at the story of Bray Wyatt's return to WWE. We analyze the path Bray has taken from the first QR codes, to his return at Extreme Rules, through his current feud with LA Knight. We discuss the hype around Rob Fee's (WWE's Director of Longterm Creative) tweet ahead of Smackdown; Uncle Howdy's physical appearance; WWE's decision to have Bray cut promos and not wrestle; Bray's...

For episode 29, we look at Ricky Starks putting MJF (Maxwell Jacob Friedman) in his place on AEW Dynamite. After Ricky wins the Dynamite Diamond Ring Battle Royale, MJF immediately ruins the moment for Starks. After MJF insults Ricky calling him a Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson imitator, "The Pebble", Starks fires back insulting Max, calling him a fifth rate Roddy Piper wannabe taking all the short cut...

For episode 28, we look at MJF's (Maxwell Jacob Friedman) promo on AEW Dynamite alongside William Regal. We analyze the promo; discuss the part time appearances and title defenses; how Max can elevate the AEW Championship; and who Max will face in his rare title defenses. We also look at Sami Zayn cementing his place in the Bloodline. We look at the backstage segments with Jey Uso, Sami Zayn and R...

For episode 27, we look at Jamie Hayter winning the AEW Interim Women's Championship from Toni Storm at Full Gear. We discuss Thunder Rosa relinquishing the AEW Women's Championship which makes Hayter and Storm lineal world champions; and the tension with Britt Baker which could lead to a match at the next PPV Revolution. We also discuss the Elite (Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks, Matt Jackson and...

For episode 26, we dive into the history of the WarGames match, how it was created and the impact it's had on professional wrestling. We also look at multiple variations of the WarGames match utilized by various promotions over the years including WCW, AEW, ECW, Ring of Honor (ROH) and TNA Impact. Finally, we analyze the women's WarGames match pitting Bianca Belair, Alexa Bliss, Asuka, and Mia Yim...

For episode 25, we look at Austin Theory failing to cash in his Money In The Bank (MITB) contract on Seth Rollins for the United States championship on WWE Monday Night Raw. We discuss the other failed cash in attempts; is the MITB contract devalued? WWE elevating the United States and Intercontinental championships; WWE going away from gimmicked named PPVs; and the rumors of moving the MITB ladde...

For episode 24, we look at Colt Cabana making his return to AEW on Dynamite to answer Chris Jericho's open challenge for a Ring of Honor (ROH) world championship match. We also discuss Cabana's ROH history; the possibility of an ROH TV program and what that might entail for the talent of both ROH and AEW; we do a ROH champion rapid fire round to gauge interest in a match of former champions for Je...

For episode 23, we look at the latest information and developments to come out of the investigation of the fall out from the "Brawl Out" at All Out. We discuss was CM Punk's dog Larry injured during the altercation? Is the Elite (The Young Bucks Matt and Nick Jackson and Kenny Omega) coming back to AEW soon? Chris Jericho makes scathing remarks to Punk; Members of the AEW roster do not want to wor...

For episode 22, we do a deep dive on Maxwell Jacob Friedman's (MJF) open, scathing, personal promo from AEW Dynamite. MJF interrupts William Regal and tells the world their history, including, in his eyes, being strung along for a job in WWE, the feedback he received, and his reaction to being not good enough. Regal fires back with trying to motivate Max into being the best, but after seeing him t...

For episode 21, we look at Bray Wyatt returning to WWE. We see him make his return at Extreme Rules, and address the fans in a heartfelt promo on Smackdown. We also look at the continued turmoil in the Bloodline, including honorary Uce Sami Zayn taking care of business with the blessing of the tribal chief Roman Reigns, and Jey Uso continuing to find it difficult to navigate his position in the Bl...