The Smark-Casual Wrestling Podcast

Backlash is officially in the books! This week we break down EVERY match on the card! 👀💬 From Tag Team joyhausen 😈✨ to Jacob Fatu’s main‑event arrival 💥 to trying to make sense of the John Cena Classic 🤷‍♂️🍿 — there’s plenty to dive into. Meanwhile on SmackDown… the Gingerbread Man’s funeral 🍪⚰️ proved the Sami Zayn/Trick Williams feud has well and truly jumped the shark 🦈. And yes, despi...

WWE just lost one of the greatest tag teams of all time, as Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods walked away from TKO’s attempts to restructure their deals — and we’re not taking it well. We break down what this means for the tag division and why this release stings more than most. Then it’s a full preview of Backlash weekend: Daniel rejects celebrity involvement and pitches a MONSTER partner for Danhau...

📉 BONUS EPISODE: WWE’s Worst Ideas — Our Top 5 All‑Time Disasters Wrestling is amazing… but sometimes WWE cooks up ideas so baffling, so chaotic, so spectacularly cursed that you can’t help but love them a little. In this bonus episode of The Smark‑Casual Wrestling Podcast, we each bring five of the worst WWE ideas in history — storylines, matches, characters, production choices, and the creative...

WWE just swung the axe again — over 20 releases , with shockwaves from the departures of Kairi Sane and The Wyatt Sicks . We break down what these cuts really signal, who deserved better, and how this reshapes the landscape heading into the summer. Then we jump to the main roster shake‑up, where the latest NXT call‑ups hit Raw and SmackDown. From the expected moves to the head‑scratchers, we expla...

WrestleMania 42 delivered twists, shocks, and one of the greatest Mania main events ever — and no, we don’t mean Cody vs Randy! This week we break down every moment: our highlights, match times, the ad‑break frustrations, Paige’s return, and everything else from an absolutely stacked weekend. This week’s quiz sees champion Iain take on Daniel, as Sanjay challenges them to remember some of the bigg...

WRESTLEMANIA IS HERE! This week we break down every match across both nights of WrestleMania 42 — bold predictions, wild theories, and a few moments we’d love (or absolutely hate) to see. Sanjay’s calling a surprise return in Gunther vs Seth Rollins, Iain has a horrible vision of how CM Punk vs Roman Reigns could go off the rails, and Daniel has some very strong words for Pat McAfee… This week’s q...

In this episode, we break down Pat McAfee’s current role in WWE and why his on‑screen presence feels heavily influenced by TKO leadership — particularly Ari Emanuel — rather than Triple H’s creative direction. We also analyse CM Punk’s headline‑making Raw promo, where he took aim at Roman Reigns, Vince McMahon, Pat McAfee, and even WWE’s rising ticket prices in what many fans are calling a modern‑...

Quick heads up: we had some major tech issues this week, which caused Sanjay to vanish mid‑recording — so this one’s shorter than usual. Thanks for sticking with us! Last week we asked the big question: Where is Gunther? Well… he’s back! We’re still not sure why Seth Rollins is in his sights, but he’s back. This week we dive into a full “Brawl You Can Eat” buffet — which pull‑apart brawls hit, whi...

Bonus Episode: Our Top 5 WrestleMania Matches WrestleMania season deserves something special, so we’re cracking open the vaults of WrestleMania history for a bonus episode of The Smark‑Casual Wrestling Podcast. This time, we each reveal our five favourite WrestleMania matches of all time—the bouts that shaped us as fans, the ones we rewatch every year, and the ones that still give us goosebumps. E...

This week, we ask the big question: WHERE IS GUNTHER? The Ring General has been MIA for weeks, and with rumours swirling that his original WrestleMania program was shelved due to injury, time is running out for the Career Killer to land anything meaningful at the Grandest Stage of 'Em All. We assess the options — and bemoan WWE’s failure to prepare even a basic Plan B. We’re still not sold on Rand...

This week we dive into the titanic showdown between The Beast Brock Lesnar and The Ruler Oba Femi, breaking down what this feud is doing for both men heading into WrestleMania season. We also pick apart CM Punk and Roman Reigns’ latest promo exchange — what landed, what didn’t, and what it tells us about the direction of their story. From there, we analyse Randy Orton’s shocking heel turn on Smack...

This week we discuss our new(ish) WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and his imminent showdown with the Viper Randy Orton. We talk Tag Team Turmoil, which describes not only the match on Smackdown, but the wider state of the men's tag team division! We break down all of the twists and turns from Monday Night Raw and finally we dare to dream about a special guest appearing next Monday in Texas - the date? 3:...

This week we break down everything that went down at Elimination Chamber — every match, every twist, and yes… THAT debut . We look at how the WrestleMania card is starting to take shape, what possibilities are still in play, and which storylines could still be yet to shift on the road to Mania. After last week’s shocking — and some (Daniel) would say controversial — quiz upset, Iain and Sanjay squ...

The Vision is in trouble… again. With a fresh injury shaking the faction’s foundations, we look at what this means for their future and whether the wheels are finally coming off. Then it’s all eyes on the Elimination Chamber as we preview every match, every possibility, and the potential shocker hiding inside the mystery box. And to wrap it all up, Daniel risks his perfect Quiz Streak in a high‑pr...

In this episode, we dive into the mystery of THE BOX that arrived on Raw and what it might mean, before unpacking how WWE’s ticket pricing strategy is shaping the fan experience. We break down the standout moments from Raw, including Liv Morgan’s intense confrontation with Stephanie Vaquer and the latest developments in Finn Bálor’s storyline with CM Punk. Over on SmackDown, we take a closer look...

In this week’s episode, we break down Bron Breakker’s injury and what it could mean for The Vision , unpick AJ Lee’s big return to the women’s division ahead of her clash with Becky Lynch , and dive into the escalating CM Punk vs. Finn Bálor feud. We also explore the dynamics of upcoming triple threat qualifying matches and the challenges facing the WWE Women's title picture. Finally, we talk abou...

In this episode of The Smark‑Casual Wrestling Podcast, we break down the 2026 Royal Rumble from every angle — from the victories of Liv Morgan and Roman Reigns to the emotional farewell of AJ Styles as he clashed with Gunther with his career on the line. We dig into the structure and pacing of both Rumble matches, analyse the night’s biggest moments, and explore what they mean for the road to Wres...

In this episode of the Smark-Casual Wrestling Podcast,we dive into the excitement surrounding the Royal Rumble, discussing memorable moments from past events, the potential retirement of AJ Styles, and predictions for both the women's and men's Rumble matches. We also preview the undercard matches and engage in a quiz segment to test our wrestling knowledge. Like and Subscribe to never miss an epi...

In this episode of the Smart Casual Wrestling Podcast, we dive into the latest happenings in the wrestling world, including a recap of SmackDown, the dynamics of the tag team championship, and the legacy of Bray Wyatt. We discuss Drew McIntyre's triumphant moment, preview the upcoming match between Cody Rhodes and Jacob Fatu, and analyze AJ Styles' decision to put his career on the line against Gu...

Welcome to the first ever episode of The Smark-Casual Wrestling Podcast! This week Iain, Sanjay and Daniel cover Drew McIntyre shocking the world by winning the WWE Championship, what's next for Jacob and Cody, and Gunther's tactical masterclass on Raw, before rounding off the episode with some good ol' fashioned quizzing! Subscribe now to never miss an episode! Follow us on X - @Smarkcasualpod