The Tristen Law Show

Watch the YouTube Relay Here: https://youtube.com/live/XE4Mh5C0fgI --- The desert heat meets the bright lights of Perth — and WWE is about to rewrite its story. Champions collide. Legends return. Alliances fracture. Crown Jewel 2025  isn’t just another premium live event… it’s a battlefield where the balance of WWE’s future could shift forever. Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins are fighting for more th...

Watch YouTube Replay Here: https://youtube.com/live/tS52cmqMNjw --- Two brothers who defined an era just did the unthinkable. Matt and Jeff Hardy — legends forged in WWE’s Attitude Era — walked into NXT wearing TNA colors… and walked out holding  both  the NXT and TNA Tag Team Championships. For the first time ever, TNA-contracted wrestlers captured WWE gold. This isn’t just another comeback story...

Watch the Youtube Replay Here: https://www.youtube.com/live/oEUvBRZRF40?si=tA5blOFA5DqDjJWR --- What happens when pro wrestling and political power collide? In this episode, semi-retired pro wrestler  Tristen Law  and co-host  Jess Thee Yaptain  pull back the curtain on WWE’s decades-long dance with politics—from Linda McMahon’s cabinet days to Triple H shaking hands in the White House. This isn’t...

Watch the Youtube Replay Here: https://www.youtube.com/live/7_NfRaYv4P8 --- This episode asks one simple question:  Why won’t WWE fully push LA Knight?  Despite massive fan support, electric crowd reactions, and undeniable charisma, LA Knight still isn’t “the guy.” Semi-retired pro wrestler  Tristen Law  breaks down exactly why — from WWE’s obsession with younger, homegrown talent to their fear of...

Watch the Replay on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/dQlqaAW0yC0 --- Night’s Main Event in Washington, D.C. But the million-dollar question remains: who  really  deserves to retire John Cena? In this episode of  The Tristen Law Show , I’m joined by Jess Thee Yaptain as we dive into the biggest names in the conversation — Randy Orton, Edge, and The Rock. We’ll debate the sentimental picks, the pas...

Watch the YouTube Replay: https://youtube.com/live/CYlBAw01aWA The WWE SmackDown main event turned into a firestorm — and fans can’t stop debating it. In this episode of  The Tristen Law Show ,  Tristen Law, a semi-retired pro wrestler , dives deep into  Botchgate , the moment that left the wrestling world asking one question:  Was it Nia Jax or the referee who dropped the ball? With Jess Thee Yap...

Watch the Youtube Replay" https://youtube.com/live/kN-lkAINstg --- The stage is set. Every year,  Pro Wrestling Illustrated  drops their PWI 500 list — and every year, the wrestling world explodes. In 2025, Cody Rhodes claimed the #1 spot, but was it truly earned… or handed to him? In this episode of  The Tristen Law Show , former wrestler and podcast host Tristen Law dissects the entire PWI...

What happens when the show ends but the conversation keeps going?  After the Show  is where things get unfiltered—and this time it all started with our main episode,  “WWE Wasted the Biggest Star of 2025: R-Truth.” In this special bonus episode, me and Jess Thee Yaptain drop the rundown and talk freely about everything from R-Truth’s legacy to women in wrestling, confidence in and out of the ring,...

WWE had lightning in a bottle with R-Truth in 2025—and then let it slip away. Fans rallied, signs filled arenas, chants took over shows, and even social media exploded to bring him back. WWE listened… but instead of capitalizing on the momentum, they stalled, reset, and reduced him to comedy skits and background segments. In this episode of  The Tristen Law Show , I break down the rise, release, a...

WWE WrestlePalooza was billed as one of the biggest shows of the year, but did it live up to the hype? In this episode, we dive deep into the  WWE WrestlePalooza results  and answer the question every fan is asking:  Who won at WrestlePalooza? From  AJ Lee’s shocking return  to The Usos’ latest chapter, and from  Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre  to Brock Lesnar crushing John Cena, this event had unf...

Once upon a time, wrestling was simple—one channel, one night a week, and you never missed the show. Today? Fans are juggling Netflix for Raw, USA for SmackDown, CW for NXT, ESPN for premium live events, and Max for AEW… all while paying more than ever. In this episode of  The Tristen Law Show , I’m joined by storyteller and pop culture voice  Jess Thee Yaptain  to break down why watching wrestlin...

WrestleMania has always been ours—from Madison Square Garden to SoFi Stadium. But now WWE has sold its biggest stage to Saudi Arabia. In this episode of  The Tristen Law Show , we break down what WWE won and what fans lost in the deal. From record-setting checks and global expansion, to cultural restrictions on women’s wrestling, travel fiascos, and the looming shadow of sportswashing, we cover it...

When AJ Styles looked into the camera on Raw and declared, “Somebody doesn’t want me here,” it sent shockwaves through the wrestling world. Was it frustration, a warning, or the beginning of the end? In this episode, we unravel the mystery behind AJ’s cryptic promo, the Instagram hourglass that has fans buzzing, and the rumors swirling around his contract. We dig into the names whispered as roadbl...

Learn more about Dr. David L. Shabazz and pick up Pro Wrestling’s Black World Champions (3rd Edition) here: https://davidlshabazz.com --- “Somebody like you doesn’t get to be a world champion.” That was Triple H’s infamous line to Booker T on the road to WrestleMania 19 — a moment that still stings 20 years later. But what does it really mean for who gets to stand on top in pro wrestling? In this...

Ten years gone. A broken neck. A generation moved on without her. But on SmackDown under the Chicago lights, AJ Lee returned and instantly reminded the world that “never say never” is more than a slogan. This episode breaks down why AJ chose now, how her comeback ties into CM Punk, Becky Lynch, and Seth Rollins, and what it means for the women’s division going forward. From whispers of ring rust t...

When WWE stormed into Paris, was it a triumph—or a misstep? In this episode of  The Tristen Law Show , I break down WWE Clash in Paris from top to bottom. From the Fatal 4-Way with Seth Rollins, CM Punk, Jey Uso, and LA Knight to Logan Paul’s war with John Cena, every match told a story worth dissecting. Becky Lynch aligned with The Vision in shocking fashion, Nikki Bella struggled to prove she be...

From watching Hogan with my grandfather in Brooklyn… to cutting promos in school like Stone Cold… to training under Bubba Ray and D-Von… to podcasting with all of  you —this is my 40-year journey through pro wrestling. In this birthday special, I reflect on growing up alongside wrestling: the moments that hooked me, the matches that made me believe, the heartbreak, the hustle, the VHS tapes I hid...

It was supposed to be just another indie wrestling show. Instead, it turned into chaos. In the middle of the Knox Pro ring, Raja Jackson — son of UFC legend Rampage Jackson — unleashed a violent outburst that left wrestler and U.S. veteran Syko Stu hospitalized. Bones broken, blood spilled, and an industry shaken. In this episode, I break down the assault from every angle: what really happened tha...

Triple H was hailed as the savior of WWE when he took the reins from Vince McMahon. But in 2025, fans are asking a harder question: did he save the company, or just secure his own legacy? From Goldberg’s messy farewell and Travis Scott’s celebrity misfire, to endless premium live events, legacy names hogging the spotlight, and shocking roster cuts, the debate has never been louder. In this episode...

Naomi shocked the WWE Universe when she revealed her pregnancy and stepped away from the Women’s World Championship. But this moment is about so much more than titles. In this episode of  The Tristen Law Show , I break down why Naomi’s story is one of the most powerful in wrestling today. From the risks of stepping away at her peak, to the comparisons with Becky Lynch and others, to why motherhood...

John Cena has officially announced his retirement for the end of 2025 — but the biggest question remains:  Who should retire the Champ? In this episode, I break down every option for Cena’s final opponent and what it would mean for WWE: The Legends  – Kurt Angle and The Undertaker for nostalgia and closure. The Business Move  – Brock Lesnar, the Beast who defined so many of Cena’s biggest battles....

When Brock Lesnar returned at SummerSlam 2025, the crowd shook the stadium. But the headlines? They were about court filings and controversy — not the pop. In this episode, I break down why Brock’s name showing up in a Vince McMahon case has fans calling for his cancellation, even though he’s not accused of any wrongdoing. We’ll cut through the noise, separate fact from fiction, and talk about why...

WWE Only Cares About Rich Fans Now — and this episode proves it. WWE just made its biggest move yet: starting in 2026,  WrestleMania ,  Royal Rumble ,  SummerSlam , and other premium live events are leaving Peacock and moving to ESPN’s new streaming service—for  $29.99 a month . That’s triple what we were paying a few years ago. No Raw. No SmackDown. No NXT. Just a bill. In this episode, I break d...

John Cena just had the match of his life… and still walked out a broken man. Cody Rhodes now holds the top title. And Brock Lesnar? He returned like a ghost—and picked a fight with a legend. This is your full  WWE SummerSlam Night 2 recap and reaction , straight from MetLife Stadium, where the building  literally  shook. I break down the  Cena vs. Cody main event , the  surprise return of Brock Le...

The crowd wanted it. CM Punk finally had his moment—until Seth Rollins snatched it away. In this episode, I take you inside the chaos of  SummerSlam Night One —live from MetLife Stadium. I break down the shocking cash-in, what it felt like being there in person, and why CM Punk’s loss was more than just a title change. We’re talking seismic crowd reactions, backstage drama rumors, and one of the w...