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The 39th Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia is just over 24 hours away, and the Road to WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas has officially kicked off! We’re breaking down the final hype ahead of the 30-man and 30-woman brawls.

In this episode:

• Rana Returns: Rana is back in the Hot Corner, and the energy is UP!
• Blind Ranking: Josh and Rana rank 10 Royal Rumble winners without knowing who’s next.
• WWE Unreal: Justin gives his honest thoughts on Season 2 of the Netflix series.
• Going Viral: Rana reacts to the insane entrances from French/Belgian stars Kuro and Ricky Sosa.
• WWE 2K26: With pre-orders live today, how many editions of the new game are actually necessary?

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Gunther just issued a career-altering ultimatum to AJ Styles for the Royal Rumble. But will AJ Styles really hang it up this early in 2026—and in Saudi Arabia, of all places?

In this episode, Josh and Justin break down AJ Styles’ potential exit, the questionable rise of AI in WWE programming, and the company's latest push for revisionist history. Plus, we tackle the "rocket science" of trying to buy WWE tickets and more.

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Josh is genuinely tickled that the stadium for the Royal Rumble is being built as we speak! In this episode of HCW HEAT, Josh and Rana bridge the gap from opposite sides of the globe. They dive into which moves actually hurt, share their favorites, who was out on Bourbon Street during Wrestlemania 34 week, and debate: is it corny to bring a WWE belt to an AEW show?

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Will WWE’s writing improve this year, or are we stuck with the same stale creative? In this episode, Josh drops the gloves and brings the HEAT about how he feels about WWE’s stale writing, bad logic, and poor creativity. We also discuss Hiroshi Tanahashi’s farewell and the “retirement” of a well-known fan who attends shows.

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In this episode, Josh and Rana share their predictions for WWE in 2026. Will there be permanent locations for WrestleMania? Who else will Gunther retire? Who will secure a World Title win? Is Austin Theory a "double agent"? Will we see Vince McMahon back on WWE programming? Does Roman Reigns solidify his status as the greatest of this era? What will we get right, and what will we get wrong?

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HCW welcomes AK to the crew!

In this casual holiday episode, we discuss how AK became a fan, Justin's experience filming his first indie show, 2-out-of-3 falls tables matches, AK’s favorite and least favorite wrestlers, floor seats, the SmackDown vs. Raw video games, and more!

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John Cena did the unthinkable: he tapped out to Gunther at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event. After nearly two decades of "Never Give Up," is Gunther officially the new Legend Killer of the Triple H era?

In this episode, Josh and Rana break down the fallout of Cena vs. Gunther and discuss if WWE made the right booking decision. We also dive into our full Saturday Night’s Main Event review, Rana’s first wrestling watch party, and a heated debate on whether Triple H’s recent creative direction is hitting the mark or falling flat.

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John Cena's Final Match is here. In a special John Cena Final Match Tribute episode, the HCW HEAT crew breaks down the legacy of the 17-time World Champion. We discuss the end of a legendary career, Cena's place in history, and his iconic ring gear!

Inside this episode:

The Full Album Ranking: Rana ranks all 17 songs on John Cena's iconic 2005 album, You Can't See Me, from best to worst.

Mount Rushmore Debate: Does John Cena belong on the American wrestling Mount Rushmore?

Favorite Cena Attire and Sneakers: Discussing our favorite John Cena ring attire and sneakers.

Josh’s Tribute: Josh Cage delivers an emotional tribute focusing on the lasting legacy and impact of John Cena's career.

Final Match Predictions: We offer our official predictions for John Cena's final bout.

Final Match Predictions: We offer our official predictions for John Cena's final bout.

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Survivor Series: WarGames 2025 Review, Reactions, and Hot Takes are HERE!

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Welcome to the Inaugural Brawl, the very first episode of the HCW HEAT Podcast, presented by OFFTHEROPE!

Josh and Rana kick off the show with their dynamic, comedic, and entertaining review of Survivor Series: WarGames 2025. We cover every match, from the Men's WarGames shocking finish to the biggest surprises of the night.

This is your opportunity to meet the HCW HEAT crew! Get to know this duo, born just a week apart, who are as close as brothers. They are eager to share their passion and provide you with their humorous, unfiltered perspectives.

Tune in for engaging wrestling analysis delivered with pure HEAT!