Puddy’s Podcast

The chopping block came to NXT this week as several names were added to the list of Future Endeavored in 2021.  We once again play the guessing game of who will end up where.  Which match stole the show at Hell in a Cell?  Will AEW airing on different nights actually help bring in new viewers?  How good is the NXT Women's Tag Division and why isn't crossing over into the main roster?  Which surpri...

Becky Lynch has been spotted at the Performance Center, are we close to seeing the return of The Man?  With ratings dipping, Fox and NBCU have been pitching ideas for themed episodes.  Could the return of special gimmicks help them see the numbers they want?  AEW is coming to NYC for the first time, what went into selecting the venue and how smart of a move was it?  is LA Knight poised to be the n...

Triple H made some comments that rubbed people the wrong way this week.  Were his comments out of line or does he have a point?  Braun Strowman is reportedly asking for five figures for an independent appearance, is this too high of a price for the former Universal Champion and is any promotion willing to cough up the money?  Lio Rush announced his surprise retirement, but have we in fact seen the...

Our AEW correspondent was in attendance for Double or Nothing, he offers his first hand account of how hot the crowd was and which match stole the show.  Some surprising names were released this week, a lot of people are saying AEW should sign them but should they?  Could all these recent cuts be part of a bigger plan, is Vince preparing to sell?  If so, which company is best equipped to buy them...

This week a bunch of WWE employees received their pink slips, including Adnan Virk.  What went wrong and how will his replacement Jimmy Smith fare?  Could we see the WWE become the exclusive North American partner for New Japan Pro Wrestling?  What would that mean for AEW and Jon Moxley?  How will Finn Balor be handled on his second stint on the main roster?  Cardi B will host SummerSlam, are host...

WWE is making it's return to live crowds this summer! With other sports already bringing fans back, why did WWE wait so long? Also: Will we see Velveteen Dream signed to another promotion? Why is The Miz's injury so significant? Is Bronson Reed worth the hype? Is the AEW Women's Division vastly underrated? Just how vital is Don Callis to Kenny Omega's success? Plus, we take a look at Wrestlemania...

As things slowly return to normal, Marc Chouen joins MJP in person after 14 months on Zoom.  AEW is reportedly having some issues with their EVPs backstage, is the honeymoon period over?  Is RAW salvable and what should be done to help the red brand rise to prominence?  Zelina Vega is on her way back to the WWE, how should she be used upon her return?  Could Britt Baker be the best woman in the bu...

The first Blood and Guts match is in the books, did it live up to the hype?  Aside from the ample amount of blood that was spilled, we also saw the return of chair shots to the head.  Are they here to stay or is the risk factor too high these days?  Will Cesaro ever win a World Championship in the WWE?  Daniel Bryan contract expired, will we ever see him in the ring again or have we seen one of th...

Kenny Omega added to his legacy by winning the Impact World Championship, to the shock of nobody.  Did the match live up to the hype and who will be the one to take the belt from The Cleaner and back home to Impact?  As the world begins to open back up, who will be the first promotion to hit the road and allow fans back first?  Is WWE ready to open their own Forbidden Door, starting with MLW?  Cou...

Impact World Champion Rich Swann vs AEW World Champion Kenny Omega, is the outcome too obvious?  What are Swann's chances of shocking the wresting world and leaving Rebellion as a double champion?  Charlotte will be missing a few weeks of action after just coming back from a few weeks out.  Did they bring her back too soon or should they have waited?  Nick Khan envisions WWE having the potential t...

A year after their massive cuts, WWE is at it again.  Releasing some surprising names this time around, who will end up where and who has the brightest future out of the names released?  With no competition, AEW cracked 1 Million in viewership, was this a fluke or are they gaining momentum?  Taya, I mean Franky Monet, made her NXT debut.  Is it too soon for her to be inserted in the title picture...

Coming off the heels of the Showcase of the Immortals, we go live to share our thoughts and opinions.  What match stole the show?  Who stepped up their game?  What match surprised us the most?  How impressive was Bad Bunny?  Did the return of live fans add to the show?  All this and more as we breakdown the week that was WrestleMania!

Break the walls down!!! Chris Jericho will be the next guest on Stone Cold’s Broken Skull Sessions. Has another Forbidden Door been opened? Also: Why did Vince split up The Hurt Business? When will WWE bring fans back at full capacity? Why is the Edge/Roman/Bryan storyline so intriguing? Does AEW have too many factions? Why was TNT so upset with Sting’s debut? Plus, who stole the show this week on...

WrestleMania is only 2 weeks away! Who will walk out as the Universal Champion? Also: Will Drew McIntyre recapture the gold? What will WWE do with The Fiend post-Mania? Why is the Asuka/Rhea Ripley match a bad idea? Is the AEW/IMPACT alliance getting old? Can The Bella Twins save the Women’s Tag Team Division? With the rise of Britt Baker, is Hikaru Shida’s time as champ coming to an end? Plus, wh...

This week we are joined by Turnbuckle Tabloid. Together we discuss the match between Thunder Rosa and Dr. Britt Baker. Just how big was this for AEW, and was it actually Match of the Year worthy? Also: How will Eric Bischoff’s induction into the WWE Hall of Fame affect his status with AEW? Why is WWE playing hardball with Andrade? Did Moose’s loss at Sacrifice hurt his momentum? Plus, who is doing...

This week we review AEW Revolution. Did the botched explosion really spoil the whole show? Also: Why is it a bad idea for WWE to combine Hall of Fame classes? Is Peyton Royce ready to breakout? What are the benefits of WWE switching to Peacock? What will happen in the Kenny Omega/Rich Swann match at IMPACT’s Rebellion? Is Hangman Page the new leader of Dark Order? Why are NXT’s ratings continuousl...

AEW’s big surprise is revealed!  Christian Cage is now #AllEllite, but is this move enough to take AEW to the next level? Also: Which Woman Superstar would be a great fit for The Hurt Business? With states loosening restrictions, is it time for wrestling to hit the road? How will The Fiend/Randy Orton match play out in front of a live crowd? Can LA Knight be the guy in NXT? Is the NXT Women’s Tag...

Wellllll it’s The Big Show!!! The IWC was rocked by the news of Paul Wight signing with AEW. Is this really a big deal or is it more for shock value? Also: Does WWE have any clear direction heading to WrestleMania? Are Dave Meltzer’s comments taken out of proportion? What could Raw & Smackdown learn from NXT? Should Karrion Kross be heel or face when he gets called up? What’s next for Adam Cole? I...

We are live after the Elimination Chamber, and man, did we have some thoughts. The Chamber is known for setting the stage for WrestleMania but tonight left us with more questions than answers.  It is also our 5th anniversary, not only do we reminisce but also look forward to the future.  What an AWESOME way to start year 6!

This week we discuss AEW’s ratings. With all the promotions AEW is working with, they still haven’t cracked 1 million viewers. What are they doing wrong? Also: How would MSK do on the main roster? Is Lana underrated? Will we see Edge compete in NXT? Is Sammy Guevara going solo too soon? Should NXT add another Women’s Title? Plus, which promotion excites us the most? 

This week we recap the Royal Rumble. Who were the biggest winners and losers? Was Edge the right choice to win the Men’s Rumble? Also: Is Karrion Kross ready for the main roster? Why aren’t we seeing Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns III at this year’s WrestleMania? Was there something more to Edge’s appearance on NXT? Why did Cesaro re-sign with WWE? With AEW partnering with New Japan, are we seeing...

This week it's all about The Royal Rumble!  We went live on Saturday to go over our predictions. How right were we? Also: Why are wrestlers today being labeled as soft? Does Roman Reigns have beef with Goldberg and The Undertaker?  Is Shaq a big enough draw to help AEW? Can The Miz be a believable champion?  Who are our favorites to win the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic?  Where will Moose wind up...

This week we review IMPACT's Hard to Kill. Which match impressed us the most? Who stole the show? What happens next with Rich Swann? Also: Should WWE let Alundra Blayze have one last match? Is WWE bringing fans back too soon? Which big name is a lock to be at WrestleMania 37? Which promotion will Taya Valkyrie go to next? Will we see the Fight Pit on the main roster? Plus, have we truly seen the b...

This week we discuss the Kevin Owens/Roman Reigns storyline. What could have creative done to make it better? Also: Should Wrestlemania be two nights instead of one? Which wrestler could benefit from having a mouthpiece? Who on the WWE roster currently has the 'it" factor? Would Alexa Bliss benefit from having a championship run? Who has the most momentum heading into the Royal Rumble? Plus, if HH...

This week we reflect on the events that took place at the Capitol Building. Should Donald Trump be removed from WWE’s Hall of Fame? Also: Which brand could use Rhea Ripley the most? Did Kevin Owens save Damien Priest’s career? Is The Bullet Club 2.0 the new NWO? What’s next for Raquel Gonzalez? How valuable is Su Yung to IMPACT? Will Goldberg beat Drew McIntyre at the Royal Rumble? Plus, which mat...