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This week we had the distinct pleasure of having an amazing hour-long conversation with former NWA World Champion, Thunder Rosa! Join us as we discuss everything from her early days in Japan and being a positive influence in the world of professional wrestling to some scathing words directed at Dr. Britt Baker! We also cover the 1/20/21 episode of AEW Dynamite, find out who will be in the Entrance...

Welcome back Tavern-goers! Join us this week as we break down the 1/13/21 episode of NXT. This episode includes all the fallout from the New Year's Evil event, as well as the return of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. We also get a preview of the Women's Dusty Classic that starts next week. Do not miss this episode of DVR'ing NXT from The Turnbuckle Tavern. We give our honest opinion on the happ...

Come along for the ride as we have three new cases on the docket in Turnbuckle Debate Court! This week we discuss contracts expiring and superstars jumping ship, whether Goldberg should be returning for a title shot or not (editors note: Chad feels strongly about this one), and whether or not veterans are hurting the next generation by publicly criticizing current product. Time to grab your seats...

This week we had the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with The Master of the Tornado DDT, Fuego Del Sol! We discuss everything from his backyard wrestling roots to all the fun and opportunities that AEW is offering during this trying time. We also review night two of AEW's New Year's Smash, finish the Entrance Theme Invitational Elite 8 round, Hoch losing his privilege to ever speak about AEW...

How about we kick off the first NXT of 2021 by reviewing New Year's Evil? Grab a beverage and a seat and join us as we break down the 1/6/21 episode. Karrion Kross meets Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley and Raquel Gonzalez go at it in a Last Woman Standing match, Finn Balor and Kyle O'Reilly meet for another monster showdown, and so much more. We also introduce our newest sound drop! Join your Tavern Te...

Court is, once again, in session here at The Turnbuckle Tavern as we bring you the tenth edition of The Turnbuckle Debates! Join us this week as we discuss the sport-centric state of AEW, who has ruined the young fan base when it comes to collecting and obtaining AEW action figures, and the ultimate battle of the big-men as we discuss the impact of the two greatest; Andre and Undertaker. We ask yo...

The Tavern is open for the first time in 2021, and we are back with an energetic dance party as we sit down with Jaylen Brandyn and Traevon Jordan, Waves and Curls! We also cover night 1 of AEW New Year's Smash, pick up the Entrance Theme Invitational in Call The Hoch, cover news from around the wrestling world in Last Call, and finish the evening with the Night Cap Top 5 of the Week. The Tavern h...

Grab you favorite cup of holiday cheer and join us as we break down the 12/30/20 episode of NXT. New Year's Evil is next week and with this being the go-home show before the event, we cover all the action leading up to, what should be, a great show. Also on this episode, we get the winners of the NXT Year-End Awards. Pull up a seat and lets ring in the new year with some rasslin!

Join us this week as we reconvene from recess and get back to normal debate format here at The Tavern. This week we discuss the impact of social media on the wrestling industry, whether or not kayfabe should have gone away, and if an organization's women's division can carry the company. Also, Tom gains some "AKA's" and we have some fun callbacks to past debates. Grab your seat in the jury box and...

It's closing time on 2020 here at The Turnbuckle Tavern. Join us as we cover the 12/30/20 episode of AEW Dynamite and break down the amazing tribute show to Brodie Lee (Jon Huber). We also have the AEW Top-Shelf of 2020 Awards on a special edition of Call The Hoch. Thirteen categories of the best of the best and our bold predictions for 2021! Happy New Year from your favorite wrestling watering ho...

Grab your seat at The Tavern and join us as we break down the 12/23/20 episode of NXT as we prepare for the last NXT of the year. Still building towards New Years Evil, we see it taking shape and break down the stories leading into the event. Also, hear our take on the "Very Gargano Christmas" and why it may not have been "The Way" to go. Get your refreshments ready, we have some rasslin to discus...

There is nothing to debate this week, as we celebrate the life and career of Mr. Jon Huber, known by us fans as Mr. Brodie Lee, and Luke Harper. We would like to send our condolences to his friends and family, and honor him from a fans standpoint. Join us as we pay tribute...Thank you, Brodie...

Join us this week as we chat it up with The Cornbelt Cowboy, Manders! We talk everything from old-school wrestling, the independent scene now, and even some football. We also cover the 12/23/20 episode of AEW Dynamite, talk to that egg-suckin' dog Hoch, and round it out with the Night Cap Top 5. Grab a seat and lets talk all things wrestling. Have a safe and happy holiday from your favorite wrestl...

Join us for the second installment of DVR'ing NXT where we break down the 12/16/2020 episode of NXT on the heels of tonights episode. With New Years Evil coming up quickly, there shouldn't be a shortage of story being told and fights to be had...and of course some good old fashioned "schmoz" finishes. Pull up a seat and lets talk NXT!

Join us in Tavern court this week as we talk one of the most controversial topics in professional wrestling. We also debate Keith Lee going back to the performance center, and whether AEW's Heavyweight Championship is the best belt in the game today. We do not shy away from any topic in this court, and this episode puts truth to that! Grab your seat in the jury box and lets start this weeks debate...

No better way to celebrate the "dirty thirty" episode of The Tavern than getting to sit down with one half of 4 Minutes of Heat, Rock God Ricky Gibson! Join us as we learn about the origins of the team and how to become a 4-head! We also cover the 12/16/2020 episode of AEW Dynamite, finish out the Entrance Theme Invitational sweet 16 round on Call The Hoch, and talk Impact Wrestling, seeing old te...

Tune in for the first episode of DVR'ing NXT, brought to you by your trusty hosts of The Turnbuckle Tavern! We will do a quick review of the past weeks NXT on the heels of a new episode that same evening. This week we cover the 12/9/2020 episode in anticipation of the 12/16/2020 show. Our hearts are with AEW, but we felt it was time to give a little love to the other brands. Pull up a seat and let...

Debate court is back in session this week and we want you to join us for the three cases we have on the docket. We will be debating on whether wrestlers should be able to use their ring names for side projects, Tony Khan taking over the Vince McMahon spot in professional wrestling, and the use of blood in todays product. Take your seats in the jury box because court is in session!

Join us this week as we sit down for a fun and insightful interview with the man behind AEW's social media, Dion Sekone-Fraser. We talk everything from collecting, growing up in New Zealand, Uber rides with Dean Malenko, Arn in air conditioning and everything in between! We also get closer to closing out the sweet 16 of the Entrance Theme Invitational on Call The Hoch, talk MLW and NWA in Last Cal...

The gavel is dropping for another episode of debates after a crazy week in the world of professional wrestling! Join us as we debate the best wrestling action figure line from our past, legends coming back to entertain us, and we dive into co-promoting and whether WWE would ever consider this as an option. Grab your seats in the jury box, The Turnbuckle Tavern Debate Court is in session!

Join us this week as we sit down with The AirPod God, the most marketable man in professional wrestling, Mr. Richard Holliday! We pay respects to the late Pat Patterson, cover the 12/2/20 Winter is Coming episode of AEW Dynamite where we saw the arrival of The Icon, Sting and the craziness of the AEW World Title match. Call The Hoch sees more action in the Entrance Theme Invitational sweet 16 roun...

Join us this week as we cover the 11/25/2020 edition of AEW Dynamite! We also move into the sweet sixteen rounds of the Entrance Theme Invitational on Call The Hoch, talk new NWA programming, new ROH signings, The Wee-nominal One showing up on Impact, and Undertaker hanging it up for good. Busy week at The Tavern, pull up a stool and lets have a good time! Let it be...

Wrestling court is back in session for another week of hot-take topics. Join us as we discuss The Undertaker and his gimmick on the heels of his official retirement, if there is a need for more AEW programming, and if the fans are to blame for the way WWE treats its employees. Take your spot as a juror in the Turnbuckle Debate Court and make your stance known!

This week we sit down for an amazing conversation with independent wrestling star HERZOG and learn about everything from what vikings eat to haunted houses. We also cover the 11/18/2020 edition of AEW Dynamite, finish the semi-finals in the Entrance Theme Invitational on Call The Hoch, cover news from around the world of wrestling and end with our Night Cap Top 5 Power Rankings for the week. Tune...

Debate court is in session again as we tackle the age-old question of Vince/Hogan: who made who? We also dive in to each promotions production value and whose is better, and talk about companies protecting its talent. Court is in session at The Tavern, and we want you to join the jury!