The Scholars do a belated post-mortem on John Cena’s last match, and make New Year’s Wrestle-utions

After some chitchat about New Year’s Eve and Stranger Things (01:50) The Scholars start by talking through John Cena’s Last Match. They talk about the difference in their opinions in the moment versus with some time to think it over, the controversial finish to the match, the intention to the very theatrical story at the heart of the match, the pomp and circumstance to the whole evening, and little details that rubbed Andrew the wrong way. Then, they discuss the retirement tour as a whole, things they would change, and what’s next for John Cena. (10:00)

Finally, it’s time for the New Year’s Wrestle-utions. They talk about what the bookers Triple H and Tony Khan should focus on in 2026, what is in store for New Japan on the eve of Tanahashi’s retirement, the crazy thing Tyler said about Mercedes Mone, and what is to be done about the state of (checks notes) Wrestler’s Necks! (46:55).

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