SCRIPTED VS. REAL VIOLENCE The incident between Raja Jackson and Syko Stu has reignited a fierce debate in the wrestling world: Where’s the line between performance and real aggression? Raja, an MMA fighter with no formal training in pro wrestling choreography, delivered a beating that’s got fans, promoters, and athletes asking—was it a justified receipt or a dangerous escalation?

We break it down frame by frame, call out the real heat, and ask the hard questions about ethics, safety, and storytelling in combat sports.

PLUS: Full coverage of FTC’s Midnight Madness IV from Ironton, Ohio—surprises, chaos, and the kind of Appalachian grit that defines the region. From Titan Troy’s controversial double win to Misery’s brutal Ironton Street Fight, this card was pure indie fire.

Drop your take in the comments. Was Raja Jackson out of line—or just playing by a different set of rules?

#ReceiptOrAssault #RajaJackson #SykoStu #CombatSportsEthics #WrestlingControversy #WrestlingBuzz #WrestlingUnscripted #CussinnDiscussin #MidnightMadnessIV #FailureToConform #AppalachianWrestling #IndieWrestling #WrestlingRecap #WrestlingNews #WrestlingTalk #WrestlingDrama #ShootOrReceipt

🎙️ In This Edition of Cussin’ & Discussin’:

1️⃣ Jackson vs. Stu – What should’ve been a work turned into a full-blown meltdown. Jackson snapped mid-ring and went Syko on Stu, leaving fans stunned and the locker room rattled. We break down the moment, the motive, and the message behind the madness—and who’s really to blame.

2️⃣ Midnight Madness IV Recap – From surprise debuts to savage brawls, MMIV delivered indie wrestling at its grittiest. We dissect the biggest moments, the crowd reactions, and what it all means for FTC’s future.

💥 Whether you're here for the drama, the storytelling, or the straight-up violence, this episode’s got it all.

📍 Broadcast from the hills where wrestling ain’t just a sport—it’s a way of life.

🔖 Hashtags: #JacksonVsStu #MidnightMadnessIV #CussinAndDiscussin #FailureToConform #AppalachianWrestling #SykoRampage #WrestlingRecap

💥 INTERVIEW WITH SARAH BUBBLES - THE UNPOPPABLE FORCE SPEAKS 💥

She’s bubbly. She’s brutal. She’s the FTC “Art of Grappling” Women’s Champion—and she’s got something to say. In this exclusive sit-down, Sarah Bubbles opens up about her journey to the top, and the persona that made her unforgettable. From crowd flips to dream matches, rivalries to legacy—this is Sarah Bubbles like you’ve never seen her.

🎟️ Catch her live at Midnight Madness IV — August 22 @ Drifter’s Bar, Ironton, OH

💬 Drop your favorite Sarah Bubbles moment in the comments!

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🌹 A Rose by Any Other Name: AEW Collision Course 🎙️ CUSSIN’ & DISCUSSIN’ – Episode #61 📅 August 13, 2025

Welcome to a stacked episode that hits harder than a Rip City lariat. We sit down with Emily Rose just days after her AEW Collision debut at the Berglund Center in Roanoke, VA. From her first match at Johns Creek Elementary to locking up with Megan Bayne on national TV, Emily opens up about her journey, her creative vision, and what’s next.

🔥 Emily Rose Interview Highlights: • What inspired her to step into the ring • Lessons from the indie scene • AEW backstage surprises • Facing Megan Bayne on national TV • Building her persona: babyface or heel? • Representation, goals, and dream matches • Will she return to AEW soon?

🎥 Wrestling Meets Politics? We break down Nate Morris’s “Hard Times” Senate ad and its unexpected ripple through the wrestling community. Dusty would’ve had something to say—so we roll the tape.

📊 ACW: The Guarantee – Official Results • Bruce Grey & Emily Rose score a tag team win • Nick Hamrick secures the coveted Guarantee Briefcase • Gen Z and Canaan Kristopher retain their titles • Rip City Shooters dominate Point Break

📅 Upcoming Events: • FTC: Midnight Madness 4 – Aug 22, Drifter’s Bar, Ironton, OH • ACW: First Friday Fights – Sept 5, Ashland, KY • EPW: Ground Zero – Sept 27, Oliver Springs, TN • Toystock Convention – Oct 11, Charleston, WV

🛍️ Shoutouts & Plugs: Time Warp Ashland • A Walk in Time • FTC’s Art of Grappling • Sheena Dixon Photography • Wrestling Society Network

📲 Follow us across platforms via Linktree: [Insert Linktree URL] 🎧 Subscribe for more interviews, match breakdowns, and Appalachian wrestling coverage.

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🎙️ CUSSIN’ & DISCUSSIN’ #60 — LOVE TO THE RESCUE; WWE MAY BE ON LIFE SUPPORT? 📅 August 6, 2025 Welcome to another explosive episode of Cussin’ & Discussin’, where we break down the biggest stories in pro wrestling with Appalachian fire and unfiltered truth. This week, we dive deep into: 🔥 WWE SUM🎙️ CUSSIN’ & DISCUSSIN’ #60 — LOVE TO THE RESCUE; WWE MAY BE ON LIFE SUPPORT?

📅 August 6, 2025

Welcome to another explosive episode of Cussin’ & Discussin’, where we break down the biggest stories in pro wrestling with Appalachian fire and unfiltered truth. This week, we dive deep into:

🔥 WWE SUMMERSLAM 2025 — FULL RESULTS & VENUE INFO

📍 MetLife Stadium – East Rutherford, NJ

🗓️ August 2–3, 2025

👥 Attendance: 113,722 (Combined)

Night 1 Highlights:

- Roman Reigns & Jey Uso def. Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed

- Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair win the WWE Women’s Tag Titles

- CM Punk wins the World Heavyweight Championship… only to lose it to Seth Rollins via MITB cash-in

Night 2 Highlights:

- Naomi retains the Women’s World Championship

- Cody Rhodes defeats John Cena in a brutal Street Fight

- The Wyatt Sicks dominate in a chaotic TLC Tag Title defense

📡 ESPN TAKES OVER WWE STREAMING IN 2026

Starting August 21, ESPN becomes the exclusive U.S. home for WWE Premium Live Events including WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Royal Rumble, and more — all on their new direct-to-consumer platform.

📺 NWA WRESTLING ON ROKU — NEW ERA BEGINS

The National Wrestling Alliance is now streaming free on The Roku Channel every Tuesday at 8PM EST.

Watch NWA Powerrr, Ten Pounds of Gold, and exclusive content across Roku devices and major platforms.

🎧 AVAILABLE NOW ON ALL MAJOR PODCASTING PLATFORMS:

YouTube • Rumble • Audible • Amazon Music • Spotify • RSS.com • Apple Podcasts • Google Podcasts — wherever you stream, we’re there.

🗓️ COMING EVENTS

- Appalachian Championship Wrestling – This Guarantee (Free Show)

📍 Buffalo Wild Wings, Cross Lanes, WV | 🕕 Aug 7 – Meet & Greet 6PM, Belltime 6:30PM

- FTC Midnight Madness 4 – Ironton Takeover

📍 Drifter’s Bar, Ironton, OH | 🕗 Aug 22 – Belltime 8PM

Featuring Chase Stevens, Jillian Hall, Renee Michelle, Su Yung & AOG Superstars

- All Star Wrestling WV – Wrestling for the Kingdom

📍 Madison Civic Center, Madison, WV | 🕖 Sept 5 – Belltime 7PM

- Elevate Pro Wrestling

📍 Oliver Springs, TN & Loyall, KY

🗓️ Sept 27 • Oct 4 • Oct 25 • Nov 29 • Dec 27

🙌 PLUGS & SHOUTOUTS

🕰️ Time Warp Ashland – Ashland Town Center Mall

🕰️ A Walk in Time – Charleston, WV

🎓 FTC’s Art of Grappling – Ironton, OH

📡 The Indy Wrestling Experience

📡 Wrestling Society Network

📸 Sheena Dixon Photography

💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments, hit that LIKE button, and SUBSCRIBE for more raw takes, recaps, and wrestling realness.

#WWE #SummerSlam2025 #NWAonRoku #ESPNWWE #CussinAndDiscussin #IndieWrestling #ElevateProWrestling #WrestlingPodcast #AppalachianStrong

🎙️ CUSSIN’ & DISCUSSIN’ – EPISODE #59 Title: Mafia Mayhem & Appalachian Agression 📅 Recorded: July 31, 2025

📍 Live from the heart of Appalachia Where to Watch & Listen: Catch us on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Audible, Rumble, and all major podcast platforms. Opening Hype: "Tonight’s not a reunion—it’s a reckoning." Two legends. One crossroads. This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a collision course. They’ve shared locker rooms, road trips, and war stories. But now, “Mr. Five Star” Charlie Craig and “The Appalachian Animal” Brutus stand on opposite sides of the ring—and the legacy of Elevate Pro Wrestling hangs in the balance. –

🕶️ Charlie Craig – The Don of the Five Star Mafia, master strategist, and manager of the current Next Level Champion "The Vision" Zander Storm –

🐺 Brutus – Former EPW Heavyweight Champion, returning from injury with fury in his eyes and unfinished business in his heart. Topics Covered: -

🏆 Championship Glory: Reliving the epic night Brutus conquered Kerry Morton and Gunner Ray. –

⚔️ War Zone Injury: The untold truth behind the brutal clash with Michael Gabriel. –

🥀 Title Relinquishment: Why Brutus walked away from the gold—and nearly the sport. - 🔁 Return: What fans can expect when “The Appalachian Animal” storms back into EPW. - 🧠 Mafia Strategy: What’s next for the Five Star Mafia and the Next Level Championship? - 👑 Heavyweight Title Chase: Will Zander Storm seize the moment—or will Zack Apollyon challenge Craig’s authority and do what's best for himself? –

📜 Contract Control: With veto power in hand, Craig teases major moves for EPW’s future. - 🎪 Putney KY Event: Elevate Pro Wrestling returns to Shriners Fairgrounds to benefit Shriners Children’s – Love to the Rescue. –

🐾 Return of Brutus: Will the Appalachian Animal unleash his fury in a new chapter of EPW? Final Questions: - What do Charlie and Brutus have to say to their fans, their rivals, and the future of Elevate Pro Wrestling? - And more importantly—what do they have to say to each other?

Event Plug: Elevate Pro Wrestling – LIVE!

Shriners Fairgrounds, Putney, KY

📅 Saturday, August 2 🕕 Gates open at 6PM | Belltime at 7PM

🎗️ Benefit: Shriners Children’s – Love to the Rescue Shoutouts & Sponsors: -

🕰️ Time Warp Ashland – Ashland Town Center Mall –

🕰️ A Walk in Time – Charleston, WV –

🤼 FTC’s Art of Grappling – Ironton, OH –

📺 The Indy Wrestling Experience –

🌐 Wrestling Society Network –

📸 Sheena Dixon Photography

HULK HOGAN TRIBUTE 💥 Cussin’ & Discussin’ #58 | Wrestling’s Icon Passes at 71

On July 24, 2025, the wrestling world lost a legend. Terry “Hulk Hogan” Bollea, the man behind the 24-inch pythons and the voice that made arenas erupt, passed away at 71 due to cardiac arrest in Clearwater, Florida.

In this special In Memoriam edition of Cussin’ & Discussin’, we dive deep into the life and legacy of the icon who turned body slams into broadcast gold. From WrestleMania headliners to Hollywood film sets, Hogan was more than a superstar—he was a movement.

🗣️ We Remember:

• Hulkamania’s explosion and how it redefined pro wrestling

• His unforgettable showdown with André the Giant at WrestleMania III

• Six-time WWF/WWE Champion, Royal Rumble trailblazer, and WCW powerhouse

• Stories from peers, fans, and fellow legends: Flair, Cena, Stallone, Charlotte, and more

🎬 His ventures beyond the ring, from Thunder in Paradise to Hogan Knows Best, proved his influence stretched far beyond the squared circle.

🍻 Even days before his passing, Hulk signed a broadcast deal for Real American Freestyle Wrestling, proving he never stopped fighting for the business he built.

🌟 “Let me tell you something, Mean Gene…” – those words became the heartbeat of an era.

📢 Listen now on YouTube, RSS.com (http://RSS.com) , Facebook—and now, every episode streaming on Rumble.

📌 Hashtags: #HulkHogan #TerryBollea #Hulkamania #CussinAndDiscussin #ProWrestlingTribute #RememberingHogan #WrestlingLegends #WWELegend #WrestleMania #IconicWrestler #ThunderInParadise #HollywoodHogan #WWEHallOfFame #NWO #RealAmerican #HoganKnowsBest

🔥 CUSSIN’ & DISCUSSIN’ - #57 – GRAPPLING INC. VISITS THE BEST DAMN COMMENTARY TEAM (JUST ASK BROX)” – LIVE!!! 🔥

We’re back with a powerhouse episode featuring none other than BOB & JOHN—the best commentary duo this side of the squared circle! 💥 From deep dives into wrestling’s golden memories to side-splitting laughs, this crew brings the magic every time.

🎤 Introducing the rising force of GRAPPLING INC: Brox Boulder & Titan Troy. Hear how we first crossed paths with these two warriors and their epic words on "Hitting the Ropes," shared LIVE. Reliving their first encounter between the four on February 10th, 2024, at the iconic Betsy Layne Dome in Betsy Layne, Kentucky.

👊 They open up about their journey, influences, and dream opponents past, present, indy, and mainstream. Who inspired Grappling Inc.? Which team have they loved working with most? And what’s happening inside their wrestling school and training services? It’s all here in a raw, real conversation with the stars of tomorrow.

🗓️ Coming Up FTC Wrestling RETURNS August 23, 2025! Ohio’s favorite promotion is kicking back into high gear. Keep your eyes locked to FTC’s Facebook for match cards, surprises, and more! 🎧 Watch or listen now on YouTube, Facebook, RSS.com, AND every single episode now streaming on Rumble!

📌 Hashtags: #IndyWrestlingExperience #GrapplingInc #BroxBoulder #TitanTroy #BobAndJohn #HittingTheRopes #WrestlingTribute #FTCIsBack #WrestlingPodcast #ProWrestlingLegends #WrestlingCommentary #WrestlingSchool #BetsyLayneDome #KentuckyWrestling #WrestlingCommunity

🫧 HAPPY BIRTHDAY SARAH BUBBLES!!! 🫧

Let’s kick off the celebration with a jam-packed episode of Cussin’ & Discussin’, now officially streaming in real time on Rumble! 🎉

📺 Watch now: http://www.rumble.com/users/cussinndiscussin 🎟️ IN THIS EPISODE: -

💥 WrestleMania VII Review – We finally got it DONE! -

🐻 Professor Bear inducted into the CPW Legacy Hall of Fame – hear his heartfelt statement and what it means for the Wrestling Society Network. -

🧠 Name That Card returns with trivia that’ll test even the sharpest wrestling minds. -

📣 Call to Action Advertise – now available across YouTube, Facebook, RSS.com, and Rumble!

🔥 ELEVATE PRO WRESTLING UPDATE: - 🚀 Over 1500 followers on TikTok - 📅 Returning this August – get ready!

📍 AROUND THE REGION –

ACW RESULTS: 🏟️ Krule Summer (July 15, 2025) - Tyler Jordan, DDTrash, Josh Bishop, Mika, and Troy Parker all made waves! 🏟️ There’s Only One Way to Rock (July 16, 2025) - OK wins the Bunkhouse Battle Royal - Ricky Morton teams up with Tyler Jordan - GenZ becomes the new ACW International Champion!

💔 Farewell to Telise Starseeker? After a powerful moment at the Putnam County Fair, it looks like Telise may have counted her last three…

🗓️ COMING EVENTS: -

🎤 Indy Wrestling Experience – July 19 - 🤼 Meet & Greet with Kane & Scott Steiner – July 20

🍗 ACW: This Means War – July 24 @ Buffalo Wild Wings, Mt. Hope, WV

🏀 Meet & Greet with Muggsy Bogues – July 26

🍗 ACW: This Guarantee – August 7 @ Buffalo Wild Wings, Cross Lanes, WV

🔥 FTC Returns – August 23

👑 All Star Wrestling WV: Wrestling for the Kingdom – September 5 @ Madison Civic Center 📢 PLUGS & SHOUTOUTS: -

🕰️ Time Warp Ashland – Inside Ashland Town Center Mall -

🕰️ A Walk in Time – Charleston, WV

📡 Indy Wrestling Experience

📡Wrestling Society Network

📸 Sheena Dixon Photography

💬 Drop a comment, hit that like button, and subscribe for more wrestling recaps, regional updates, and behind-the-scenes stories from the squared circle.

🎙️ Cussin’ & Discussin’ – where the mic is hot and the takes are hotter!

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🎙️ Special Edition: WrestleMania VII 🇺🇸 In this star-spangled tribute to one of Cussin’ & Discussin’s most loyal fans, Nick Opalewski, we take a full-bodied elbow drop into the spectacle of WrestleMania VII! From blindfolds to retirement farewells, it's a match-by-match breakdown with all the drama, chaos, and unforgettable finishes that made this 1991 event a WrestleMania classic. Expect snark, and hot takes as we cover every clash — from The Rockers kicking things off to Hogan waving Old Glory in the main event. Nostalgia, heat, and humor all rolled into one suplex of a show!

📺 Main Card Matches - The Rockers vs. Haku & The Barbarian 🟰 Winner: The Rockers #RockersRoll #OpeningPop #HeenanFamilyFalls –

Texas Tornado vs. Dino Bravo 🟰 Winner: Texas Tornado #DiscusPunchPower #JimmyHartMeltdown –

British Bulldog vs. The Warlord 🟰 Winner: British Bulldog #RunningPowerslam #SlickGetsSlammed –

Hart Foundation vs. The Nasty Boys (Tag Titles) 🟰 Winner: The Nasty Boys #TagTitleTurnover #NastyChampions #hartbreak –

Jake “The Snake” Roberts vs. Rick Martel (Blindfold Match) 🟰 Winner: Jake Roberts #DDTInTheDark #BlindfoldBattle #TrustTheSnake –

The Undertaker vs. Jimmy Snuka 🟰 Winner: The Undertaker #StreakBegins #SnukaFalls #restinpeace –

Ultimate Warrior vs. “Macho King” Randy Savage (Retirement Match) 🟰 Winner: Ultimate Warrior #SavageFarewell #WarriorWins #ElizabethReturns –

Tenryu & Kitao vs. Demolition 🟰 Winner: Tenryu & Kitao #TokyoPower #DemolitionDown #FujiFails –

Big Boss Man vs. Mr. Perfect (Intercontinental Title) 🟰 Winner: Big Boss Man (DQ) #PerfectEscape #AndreAssist #TitleRetained –

Earthquake vs. Greg Valentine 🟰 Winner: Earthquake #QuakeDrop #HammerCracked #JimmyHartStrikesAgain –

Legion of Doom vs. Power & Glory 🟰 Winner: Legion of Doom* #LODExplosion #SlickSquashed #TagTeamDestruction –

Virgil vs. Ted DiBiase 🟰 Winner: Virgil (Count-Out)* #MillionDollarMeltdown #PiperPride #VirgilVictory –

The Mountie vs. Tito Santana 🟰 Winner: The Mountie* #ShockStickFinish #SantanaStunned #MountieMarchesOn –

Hulk Hogan vs. Sgt. Slaughter (WWF Championship) 🟰 Winner: Hulk Hogan* #StarsAndStripesForever #HoganWins #SlaughterSurrenders