The Rawking Review Podcast

It's been a long few weeks since the last episode, I apoligize for the absence. But just like Pespi Phil, there is a lot to get off my chest. 

The Road to WrestleMania is looking bumpier than ever.  This episode will cover the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view that took place in Chicago over the weekend, where we saw two elimination chamber winners punch their ticket to the Showcase of immortals. We also had CM Punk versus Finn Balor in another clinic for the World Heavyweight Championship in a special ring introduction.  Also, a very evi...

Just when you thought it couldn't get any wilder, this episode dives into the emotional AJ Styles tribute in Atlanta and the final high-stakes Elimination Chamber qualifiers. We break down the "phenomenal" retirement of a legend and the disastrous turn of events for "Big" Bronson Reed that has shifted the WWE landscape. Plus, we’re looking ahead at the upcoming Elimination Chamber card to predict...

There have been major changes to the WrestleMania plans in Las Vegas this year, with shocking developments and injuries pushing some returns beyond the Showcase of the Immortals. We recap last week’s groundbreaking Monday Night Raw where Roman Reigns officially chose his WrestleMania opponent. We also cover two New Japan Pro Wrestling stars leaving their contracts and preview AEW Grand Slam Austra...

The Road to WrestleMania began in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a royal start and finish, and in this special episode with Hamza Cisse we break down the highs and lows of a Royal Rumble build that felt underwhelming. We discuss the loaded Men’s Royal Rumble featuring Brock Lesnar, LA Knight, Oba Femi, and the returning Roman Reigns, along with standout performances in the Women’s Rumble from La...

We’re back with another episode of the Rawking Review as we hit the road to the Royal Rumble! This week, we break down the upcoming Premium Live Event, including full previews of both Royal Rumble matches and who should walk away victorious. We also recap Raw north of the border, where AJ Styles may have wrestled his final televised match against World Champion CM Punk in a moment that could mark...

Heading into the giving of thanks and turkey, there a lot more to be thankful for in pro wrestling! John Cena closes a legendary chapter with his final appearance on Monday Night Raw — and at Madison Square Garden, as his Last Time is Now tournament continues.  Meanwhile, Tony Khan sits down with Ariel Helwani for an “interview” packed with questions but somehow zero actual answers , stirring even...

Chaos and shockwaves hit the wrestling world again! Nixon Newell, better known as Tegan Nox, finds herself in a fiery fallout with AEW, while DPW announces its shocking foreseeable future closure—ending an era for Deadlock Pro Wrestling fans. Meanwhile, Buffalo rapper Westside Gunn stirs up controversy with WWE after he says he is done promoting it in his music, sparking major debate online. We’ll...

Controversy stirs the pot again! After a wave of injuries to key wrestling stars, major changes are shaking up the scene. We’ll break down the upcoming Saturday Night Main Event in Salt Lake City, featuring three title matches at The Crossroads. Plus, rumors are flying about mysterious new vignettes—could they signal the return of Chris Jericho to WWE? Meanwhile, AEW’s ratings are in serious troub...

OH, HOW PRO WRESTLING CAN CHANGE ON A DIME OVERSEAS! In this episode of the Rawking Review, a shocking twist has rocked the WWE landscape. The Vision of Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, and “BIG” Bronson Reed have officially split after just five months of being hyped as the next Judgment Day and now Breakker has his eyes set on the gold held by the “Visionary” himself. This all comes fresh off a succ...

It’s Episode 21 of the Rawking Review, and what a weekend of highs and lows it was in pro wrestling. AEW presented All Out live from Toronto, which featured the (less surprising) return of Eddie Kingston and a brutal tables-and-tacks war between Mark Briscoe and MJF that left fans buzzing. Over in WWE, WrestlePalooza made its ESPN debut in Indianapolis, where Brock Lesnar absolutely demolished Joh...

It’s Episode 20 of the Rawking Review, and we are looking forward to a crazy weekend of pro wrestling! As annonced by his "Excellency", WrestleMania has officially been announced for Saudi Arabia in 2027, and we’ll break down what this historic decision means for WWE’s global direction and the future of the grandest stage of them all. Also, in the first ever "head to head" with AEW and main roster...

Another week, another crazy time as we enter the last quater of pro wrestling in 2025! Following AJ Lee’s electric return after 10 YEARS, we’ll break down all of the buzz and also dive into the chaos surrounding Matt Riddle, who completely lost it after a charity booking went sideways, leaving fans and promoters scratching their heads. Over on Monday Night Raw, the Uso penitentiary is back open fo...

WE ARE BACK!! After a long hiatus, we’re back to cover the world of professional wrestling! Following the thrilling Clash in Paris PLE, we’ll break down all of the aftermath, including the high-stakes Fatal Four-Way Main Event for the World Heavyweight Championship and explore what’s next for the Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns. We'll also recap an explosive episode of Monday Night Raw in France, where...

In the final episode of The Rawking Review before the end of the semester, we're diving into another case of WWE's infamous Black Friday—multiple releases have shaken the roster, and we'll discuss where we think these superstars might land after their 30-day non-compete clauses are up. We'll also break down the week in wrestling across Raw , SmackDown , and AEW , and preview the card for WWE Backl...

In this episode of The Rawking  Review, we’re deep in the post-WrestleMania 41 fallout as the road to Backlash gets intense! We’ll break down the heated final chapter in the John Cena vs. Randy Orton rivalry after their explosive face-off on SmackDown. Plus, a dark presence returns—Aleister Black makes his shocking WWE comeback following his AEW release (wink). Over on Raw, several big matches wer...

 In this episode of the Rawking Review, we’re wrapping up our 2-part WrestleMania 41 review with a deep dive into all the action from Night 2, live from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. After the unforgettable main event on Night 1, Night 2 had a tough act to follow, John Cena and Cody Rhodes.. well they tried and probably failed. The Women’s World Championship Triple Threat between Bianca Belair,...

In this episode of the Rawking Review , we’re kicking off part 1 of our 2-part WrestleMania 41 review, diving deep into everything that went down on Night One. The main event saw CM Punk, Roman Reigns, and Seth Rollins collide in a chaotic Triple Threat that left Paul Heyman torn between his loyalties. Elsewhere on the card, Gunther defended the World Heavyweight Title against Jey Uso, Jade Cargil...

In this episode of the Rawking Review, we'll look at what may have been AEW's worst PPV ending! The Young Bucks have returned from their hiatus and are now joining forces with The Death Riders? Also from AEW Dynasty, Kenny Omega faces "Speedball" Mike Bailey and Ricochet for the International Title, as well as first-round matches for both men and women in the Owen Hart Tournament. We'll also discu...

In a jammed packed episode of the Rawking Review, we'll cover the latest two episodes of Monday Night Raw that culminated from Glasgow and London, where John Cena and Cody Rhodes FINALLY have a war of words on the mic!! Also, we'll talk about the latest episode of Friday Night Smackdown from London, where the Night 1 Main Event of Wrestlemania was made official as Cm Punk will FINALLY be in the Ma...

It's back to business and the road to WrestleMania is in full swing! On Raw in Brussels , John Cena dropped his first real heel promo since Elimination Chamber  and SmackDown followed up with the announcement of a triple-threat match that could headline WrestleMania 41 Night 1, along with new vignettes featuring WWE new signees,  Rey Fenix and Aleister Black .  Over in AEW , Dynamite delivered one...

IT'S EPISODE TEN OF THE RAWKING REVIEW PODCAST, AND WHAT A WEEK IT WAS!!! The unbelievable... the unpredictable... the UNTHINKABLE TURN... of John Cena happening at the Elimination Chamber PLE that left every person on the planet shocked! Breaking down the massive ending, plus the rest of the card—including Bianca Belair’s big win and her road to WrestleMania. Reports are swirling about Rey Fenix...

Can ya smell... what the RAWK is cookin?!! In this episode of the Rawking Review, we go over the "soul crushing" announcement from Dwanye "The Rock" Johnson and his second return to the WWE this year. We also go over the NXT-TNA invasion angle that has shown more young stars popping up on each others shows. Also, latest on the Ryan Nemeth lawsuit against Tony Khan, AEW, and CM Punk and what was al...

In this episode of The Rawking Sports Review , we’re covering all the big moves in wrestling and sports! We dive into Ricky Starks and Miro(fka Rusev) and their release from AEW. Also, WWE’s latest releases and where could they go in their future endevors, and we'll break down the Elimination Chamber qualifiers from SmackDown and Raw. We'll also preview AEW  Grand Slam:Australia and the rivialres...