Puddy’s Podcast

Still coming down from Wednesday night, our own Marc Chouen recaps the evening that was AEW Grand Slam.  Did we witness the match of the year between Omega and Danielson?  Bron Breakker has quickly jumped out as the breakout star of NXT 2.0.  Is he the right choice and is it a mistake not to give him the Steiner name?  Does Liv Morgan have what it takes to become a champion or is creative to blame...

After months of anticipation, Big E cashed in and become the new WWE Champion!  Was is the right time for him to cash in and what's next for the Champ?  With Big E now champion, who will be the man to take the Universal Championship away from Roman Reigns?  NXT 2.0 is finally here, what did we think of the new look and will it have an effect the in ring product?  AEW is making their Grand Slam sho...

It's our season six premier and what better way to start things off by having both hosts suffering from Covid-19.  Mick Foley released a video talking about how he feels WWE has a problem, which upset some in the E. Does he make a compelling argument and should the WWE listen to him?  Pro Wrestling Illustrated released their annual top 500 list.  Did they get it right or should there have been a d...

After CM Punk's return to the ring at AEW's All Out, we discuss what star level of a match Punk needed to silence his critics. Also: Should major promotions teach their wrestlers about social media etiquette? Is Nia Jax a liability? What will the future hold for NXT? Are we seeing the best version of Baron Corbin aka Happy Corbin? Is Becky Lynch's heel turn working? Will "The Demon" Finn Balor be...

This week we are joined by former WWE employee, Kevin Wood. We talk about what it was like to see CM Punk’s return live. Also: Should TV networks have so much say on the product? Can Becky Lynch be an effective heel? Does Adam Cole go to AEW? What will happen with Paul Heyman in the Brock Lesnar/Roman Reigns storyline? How will WWE’s decision not to sign indie talent impact the future of professio...

SummerSlam this year certainly had it's fair share of surprises.  Becky Lynch finally made her long awaited return, but some people were not thrilled about what happened next.  Will this squash defeat hurt Bianca Belair's future?  Brock Lesnar also made his return, is he the one to dethrone the Head of the Table and which side will Paul Heyman land?  After seven years and one of the loudest pops i...

Many people are starting to point the blame on Triple H for losing the Wednesday Night War.  With how successful NXT has become over the past few years, is it fair to place the blame or is he still the right man for the job?  Ric Flair wants to come out of retirement again, at the age of 72, do want to see him lace up his boots again or should we just "Leave the Memories Alone"?  Roman Reigns clai...

Following the shocking release of Bray Wyatt, you think that would be enough for awhile.  Nope, the Future Endeavor train rolled in NXT this week and taking some surprising names with it.  Should anyone feel safe in the WWE locker room?  Would it be a smart move for Adam Cole to resign or could a change of scenery be more beneficial?  How do we think the Labors of Jericho are progressing?  Even th...

How do you release someone like Bray Wyatt?!  Although that happened after we recorded this episode, we do talk about the potential of more releases and if anyone is safe given Mr. McMahons cryptic quote.  After Jericho v Gage, Domino's is thinking of pulling their advertisements and parents were upset that there was violence at a wrestling show.  Is this backlash surprising or should we have seen...

AEW caused the wrestling world to blow up when it was announced that they have signed Daniel Bryan and CM Punk.  Not to be forgotten, Thunder Rosa is now also All Elite, which of these names will have the bigger impact and who are we most looking forward to seeing?  Does the announcement of big signings ruin their debut or should it be kept a secret?  The Rock is everywhere these days, including a...

WWE is officially back with fans, and already we can feel the difference. We discuss the impact fans have on the performers and why this is such a big deal. Also: Is IMPACT the right choice for Buddy Murphy? Is Goldberg still a draw? Who wins in the Mandy Rose/Aliyah trade? Will we see a match between Samoa Joe and Karrion Kross? Why is there so much hate for Cody Rhodes? What is IMPACT doing crea...

We were all shocked to hear that Bayley will be out of action for nine months.  How big of a loss is this, not only for Smackdown, but the entire women's division?  Who will step up and fill that big void?  With all the recent, and upcoming call ups, can NXT still thrive with the loss of some big names? How big of an impact will Aleister, oops, Malakai Black have in AEW?  We don't know about you,...

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...