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The Sword and Shield review July 9's edition of AEW Dynamite from top to bottom as the company puts on a A hot show sending the fans home excited for a huge weekend for AEW. ProtoShita vs. Brody King and Bandido Ricochet vs. Blake Christian 4-Way for the #2 Spot in the Women's Casino Gauntlet Meagan Bayne vs Aminata, Thekla and Tay Melo Samoa Joe vs. Wheeler Yuta Death Riders and Young Bucks vs. O...

The card for AEW All In: Texas continues to take shape as some big stipulations were added to key matches on this week's installment of Dynamite. Two super men themselves, Josh and Zubes, hop on the call to break down an eventful Dynamite card, play Merch Match (only on Twitch), and try to make sense of the Young Bucks' homecoming limo ride. AEW TBS Championship Match Mercedes Moné vs. Mina Shirak...

Back? Like a bad habit? But better than you've ever had it? You better believe it! Josh and Zubes are here to breakdown an eventful episode of AEW Dynamite as the build to All In rolls on. The Sword and Shield also take part in one of the most memorable "They Said What?" segments of all time, and so much more!  Blake Christian & Lee Johnson vs. Shane “Swerve” Strickland & Will Ospreay Kota...

AEW and CMLL put on Grand Slam in Arena Mexico, and Josh, Zubes, and a mysterious masked figure are here to recap a memorable night in front of an incredible crowd.  Matches: Bandido, Templario, Atlantis, Atlantis Jr, Adam Cole, Brody King & Daniel Garcia vs. Hechicero, Kyle Fletcher, Konosuke Takeshita, Josh Alexander, Lance Archer, Dax Harwood & Volador Jr Mark Briscoe vs. Kazuchika Okad...

Back like a BAD habit, the Wednesday A-show is back to breakdown 50% of another four hour edition of AEW Dynamite from Rip City.  Josh and Zubes react to a fantastic time limit draw between Swerve and Ospreay, the Hangman/Moxley feud intensifies, and much more!  Swerve Strickland vs. Will Ospreay Blake Christian vs. Mistico Hurt Syndicate vs. Jet Speed (Kevin Knight & “Speedball” Mike Bailey)...

Hire Bryan is a monthly show where Murder Bryan Quinby and Josh Custodio go through the months news and notes from the world of Pro Wrestling. This month’s topics include: Gabe Kidd in AEW? All Out Toronto announced Double or Nothing Ospreay and Hanger both wanted the other to win at Double or Nothing Mariah May debuts in NXT R Truth Who should Max Caster beat? All In We hope you enjoy.  For more...

The Sword and Shield go HEAD-TO-HEAD with AEW and the Stanley Cup, but they're no match for the love and energy that is A.E. Double Dudes. Josh and The Zubes break down the first half of the world's longest Dynamite, rave about the match quality, and share their thoughts on the All Elite Wrestling on it's way to All In Texas. Zubes also introduces the Brainiacs, and you Nasty Casties, to his fanta...

The Sword & Shield - reunited again! Josh and Zubes break down a unique episode of AEW Dynamite following an incredible Double Or Nothing PPV. They go through the card, match by match, promo by promo, hard way blood by hard way blood, and revel in another TIMELESS Toni Storm promo, this time against the CEO Mercedes Moné. Josh brings his entry for "May Be A Good Idea" month and introduces Zube...

Jay Zero goes solo to review the massive PPV Double or Nothing 2025.  Here's a rundown of the card: Men’s Owen Hart Cup Finals: Will Ospreay vs. Hangman Page Women’s Owen Hart Cup Finals: Mercedes Moné vs. Jamie Hayter Anarchy in the Arena: Kenny Omega, Swerve Strickland, Samoa Joe, Katsuyori Shibata, Powerhouse Hobbs, and Willow Nightingale vs. Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, the Yo...

Double or Nothing this weekend and the build has been beautiful, as a jam-packed go home show sent fans home happy. Josh is joined by Hotel Mira 's Mike Noble as the two break down a Dynamite that featured another outstanding installment of 'Timeless' Toni Storm on commentary, Mina Shirakawa breaking out a Bret Hart staple, and MJF putting pen to paper with the Hurt Syndicate. "May Be A Good Idea"...

Josh and Zubes bring love and energy immediately following an incredible episode of AEW Dynamite. This Smash hit episode absolutely delivers: Merch Match, They Said What?, and we hear from some old friends. A jam-packed show reacting to the Hurt Syndicate's decision, and one hell of a main event steel cage match, and the debut of a huge NJPW star! Josh Alexander and Konosuke Takeshita (w/ Don Call...

Hire Bryan is a monthly show where Murder Bryan Quinby and Josh Custodio go through the months news and notes from the world of Pro Wrestling. This month’s topics include: The current state of AEW WWE running Cena/Orton again “This Book is All Elite” WWE releases, and who we’d want in AEW New guys check Thursday Night Collision We hope you enjoy.  For more Wrestling Brain, check out the Wrestling...

BACK, like a bad habit. Josh and Zubes are covering this Detroit Dynamite. From a Rhino appearance, to a clunky four-way womens match, and everything in between. The Sword and Shield announce a new podcast coming to the Wrestling Brain feed with Josh and Bryan Quinby called "Hire Bryan". Stay tuned to the feed for the debut episode. The boys also play some games and put a bow on Go Away April, and...

With one half of the Sword and Shield on the road, making towns, producer Ryan takes a seat up front with the Zubes as they drive the bus known as A.E. Double Dudes. Zubes outlines how much he dislikes describing something as "All-Star", they continue to rave about how great the Hurt Syndicate is, and we react to the seeds being planted for a 'Timeless' Toni Storm vs Mercedes Mone program. Also on...

Republished to include the entire A.E. Double Dudes Stream! The Sword and Shield go live following a lively episode of AEW Dynamite that saw the Owen Hart Cup progress through the semi-finals. Josh and Zubes break down the show, discuss Master P and the Rock and Roll Express' involvement, and watch some LaGreca shit. Ricochet vs. Mark Briscoe The Young Bucks vs. Kevin Knight and Mike Bailey Josh A...

Technically difficulties be damned, Josh powers through and delivers a solo episode of A.E. Double Dudes following a tremendous episode of AEW Dynamite in front of a hot and rowdy Boston crowd. Semifinal Match for the Women's Owen Hart Cup Tournament Mercedes Mone vs. Athena Quarterfinal Match for the Men's Owen Hart Cup Tournament Adam Page vs. Josh Alexander AEW World Tag Team Championship The H...

The Sword and Shield go live following a half-decent Dynamite following an underwhelming AEW Dynasty PPV on Sunday. Josh and Zubes argue about having common names, audibly wish Chris Jericho and the Young Bucks would not grace their television screens each week, and review a fast-moving episode of AEW Dynamite. AEW World Champion Jon Moxley (with Marina Shafir) vs. “The Wrestler” Katsuyori Shibata...

Josh and Ryan are live immediately following AEW Dynasty. If you're a fan of Classic Custodio where he is upset with what he just watched, this is the show for you.

Josh and Zubes take some calls from the Wrestling Brain audience to preview the coming AEW Dynasty PPV this weekend. * AEW World Championship Match: Jon Moxley vs. Swerve Strickland * AEW International Championship Match: Kenny Omega vs. Mike Bailey vs. Ricochet * AEW Women’s World Championship Match: Toni Storm vs. Megan Bayne * AEW World Trios Championship Match: Death Riders vs. Rated FTR * AEW...

Swerve Strickland and Willow Nightingale vs. Jon Moxley and Marina Shafir The Rated R Superstar Cope vs. Claudio Castagnoli Timeless Toni Storm vs. Penelope Ford The reveal of the men’s and women’s Owen Hart Cup brackets The return of Will Ospreay

Brody King vs. Kyle Fletcher Konosuke Takeshita vs. Mark Briscoe Powerhouse Hobbs vs. Mark Davis Kenny Omega vs. Blake Christian MJF responds to the Hurt Syndicate Megan Bayne & Penelope Ford vs. Thunder Rosa & Toni Storm Swerve Strickland calls out Jon Moxley Tony Schiavone interviews Rated FTR (Cope, Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler)

Four-Way International Eliminator Tournament Finals: Speedball Mike Bailey vs. Orange Cassidy vs. Ricochet vs. Mark Davis Street Fight for the AEW World Championship: Jon Moxley (c) vs. The Rated R Superstar Cope TBS Championship: Mercedes Moné (c) vs. Billie Starkz Megan Bayne vs. Kris Statlander Will Ospreay vs. AR Fox

International Eliminator Tournament Match: Wildcard vs. The Beast Mortos International Eliminator Tournament Match: Orange Cassidy vs. Hechicero Willow Nightingale vs. Penelope Ford Powerhouse Hobbs and Hologram vs. Brian Cage and Dralistico We’ll hear from Kenny Omega, Will Ospreay, MJF, and Timeless Toni Storm

Josh goes live with immediate reaction to the AEW Revolution 2025 Pay Per View AEW World Tag Team Championship: The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin) (c) vs. The Outrunners (Turbo Floyd & Truth Magnum) AEW Continental Championship: Kazuchika Okada (c) vs. Brody King TBS Championship: Mercedes Moné (c) vs. Momo Watanabe Steel Cage Match: Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher #1 Con...

Full preview from Josh and Slak for AEW Revolution, coming up this Sunday. AEW World Championship: Jon Moxley (c) vs. “Rated R Superstar” Cope AEW Women’s World Championship: “Timeless” Toni Storm (c) vs. Mariah May AEW International Championship: Konosuke Takeshita (c) vs. Kenny Omega Steel Cage Match: Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher TBS Championship: Mercedes Mone (c) vs. Momo Watanabe AEW World...