TNA Impact Wrestling makes their AMC debut tonight, and Peter Klein previews what they NEED to do to succeed on this big platform. Plus, John Cena's retirement tour talk—most underrated rivals and final year wishlist.

TNA IMPACT ON AMC PREVIEW:

TNA has been the cockroach of the wrestling world—surviving despite everything. From pay-per-view origins nobody believed in, to weird stints on Best Damn Sports Show Period with clocks and scoreboards, to the grand Spike TV run with AJ Styles, Samoa Joe, and Christopher Daniels doing things nobody had seen before (complemented by Kurt Angle and Sting). Poor decision-making led to spirals—ups and downs, dead cat bounces—but here they are again on a major platform.

WHAT TNA MUST DO TONIGHT:

1. DON'T trash everything that came beforeTNA always does this—new network, new regime, "everything before sucked but NOW we'll turn it around!" You can't tell viewers the show they've been watching is a sinking ship while featuring those same performers. Balance excitement about the future with respect for what got them here.

2. Balance nostalgia with NOWAJ Styles in attendance, Frankie Kazarian vs Mike Santana for the TNA Championship—nostalgia will be there. WWE struggles with this balance too. You can have SOME nostalgia (AJ/Kaz history) but focus on SANTANA. Focus on exciting young talent. Don't let it become all nostalgia with no progression. TNA hasn't been great at subtlety, but they NEED it tonight.

3. Mike Santana wins the TNA ChampionshipWe all assume Santana's winning back the title—this NEEDS to be the night. Kazarian is a legend, should be TNA Hall of Famer, all those accolades matter. But Santana is the STAR for now. He's the face of this brand moving forward. He needs to be the guy leading TNA in this new era. Huge opportunity for him.

4. Expect at least one big surpriseWrestling fans talk themselves into HUGE surprises (Chris Jericho, etc.)—let's not overshoot. Remember when AEW brought in Christian and people were disappointed because they'd convinced themselves it was Brock Lesnar? If they'd just said "Christian signing," everyone would've been stoked. I'm expecting something big from Impact tonight, but manage expectations.

THE BOTTOM LINE:This is a BIG night for TNA. I've watched them do this multiple times and screw it up a lot. I'd like them to NOT do that this time. Really important night.

JOHN CENA RETIREMENT TOUR:

Most Underrated Rivals:

• JBL
• The Miz
• Batista
• Umaga
• Wade Barrett
• Honorable Mentions: Shawn Michaels, Eric Bischoff

Last Year Wishlist:

• TNA Title Run
• AAA appearance with Juan Cena
• The Miz feud
• Better heel run
• NO Brock Lesnar, NO Edge
• Eric Bischoff involvement

Full breakdown of why these rivalries were underrated and what would make Cena's final year special.

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🔴 WWE RAW instant reactions from Germany!

WWE RAW BREAKDOWN:

WWE RAW is broadcasting from Germany, which means EARLY afternoon reactions! Longtime wrestling radio host Peter Klein breaks down all the action:

Gunther defeats AJ Styles - The Ring General adds another legend to his list

- Why the rest of RAW was lackluster and didn't deliver

- Drew McIntyre's WWE Championship win over Cody Rhodes on SmackDown Friday

- Breaking down the shocking title change

- NXT Championship vacancy - Creative ideas for how NXT can capitalize on this opportunity

- What's next for the main roster and NXT

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Longtime Wrestling Commentator Peter Klein gets ready for John Cena's Last Week in WWE.

🤼 SMACKDOWN RECAP:

• Gunther defeats Cody Rhodes to earn John Cena's last match - PERFECT choice
• Why Gunther is the right opponent for Cena's retirement match
• Solo Sikoa's promo shows the character we need to see more of
• US Title Open Challenge continues to deliver - setting up Carmelo Hayes
• Tama Tonga storyline progressing
• Women's Tag Division building momentum with cross-brand rivalries
• War Games fallout creating new feuds for the champions
• Rhea Ripley adds star power to Damian Priest's storyline
• Brand split concerns - is it falling apart again?

🎭 JOHN CENA'S LAST MATCH - SATURDAY LOOK AHEAD:

• Gunther was the PERFECT choice - here's why
• Can Cena win his final match? Losing to Dom makes it possible
• No "young" wrestlers were ready for this moment
• Oba Femi vs Cody Rhodes - NXT call-up opportunity
• Sol Ruca vs Bayley - can Sol prove she's main roster ready?
• Sol Ruca has STAR written all over her
• Testing Sol against a different wrestling style
• NXT talent ready for the main roster: Oba Femi, Ricky Starks, Sol Ruca

🔴 MONDAY NIGHT RAW PREVIEW:

• Setting up John Cena's Last Match storylines
• Judgment Day progression - Liv Morgan vs Stephanie Vaquer teased
• Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez going for tag gold
• World Tag Team Championship: AJ Styles & Dragon Lee vs War Raiders
• Three things I'm watching for tonight

John Cena's retirement tour continues as we build toward his final match. Gunther earned the honor in a fantastic match with Cody Rhodes on Smackdown. Plus, NXT stars get their chance to shine on Saturday's special event.

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Get ready for a nostalgia-packed episode of Living Room Lariat as we preview Saturday Night’s Main Event — and it’s stacked with FOUR championship matches!
In this week’s show:

Former Sportsnet 960 wrestling commentator Peter Klein previews tonight's WWE Monday Night Raw (3 things to watch: Boots tease mystery, Jey Uso vs CM Punk build, Penta vs Rusev IC title contender match) and recaps NXT Halloween Havoc weekend (Tatum Paxley's surprising title win, Sol Ruca/Zaria breakup coming, Ethan Page main roster ready).

TONIGHT ON RAW - 3 THINGS TO WATCH:

• Boots tease - Is it Brock Lesnar? (Hopes not - don't want Bron/Bronson in Brock's shadow)
• Jey Uso heel turn in full effect - CM Punk feud begins
• Penta vs Rusev for IC #1 contender (but WWE won't give us a clean winner)

NXT HALLOWEEN HAVOC RECAP:

• Tatum Paxley new NXT Women's Champion - Peter digs it as a developmental move
• Kelani Jordan wins NA title (needed after lackluster Jordynne Grace feud)
• Sol/Zaria breakup is coming and Peter doesn't want it to happen
• Ethan Page is main roster ready NOW
• Trick Williams should move up to main roster

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This week on Living Room Lariat, we break down all the biggest wrestling action! From AEW All Out match previews and must-see storylines, to RAW and WrestlePalooza recaps, we give you predictions, analysis, and insider insight into your favorite stars—including CM Punk, John Cena, Cody Rhodes, and more. Whether you’re prepping for pay-per-view night or catching up on WWE and AEW’s latest twists, we’ve got all the hype, drama, and breakdowns you need to stay in the know.

TNA Wrestling's Raj Singh sits down with Peter Klein (former Sportsnet 960 host) for an exclusive interview on his groundbreaking year:🎬 "Singhs In The Ring": Raj details his new movie premiering at the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) this month—a story of family, wrestling, and never giving up.🏫 Opening a Wrestling School in Calgary: The inside scoop on his new training facility, its mission to build the next generation of Canadian talent, and how to get involved.🤼 TNA's Future & The WWE Partnership: A look at his role in TNA Wrestling and what the historic partnership with WWE means for the company.📅 Live Event Dates: Don't miss him at Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling in Ontario and Dungeon Wrestling in Calgary!🔔 Subscribe for more pro wrestling interviews and analysis: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK4MO2vLadfPWGbn29xFwQZAslkg2Hfz7#TNA #TNASigning #RajSingh #WWE #Calgary #WrestlingSchool #CIFF #CalgaryFilm #MapleLeafWrestling #DungeonWrestling #ProWrestling #WrestlingInterviewCatch Raj on Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling - Sacred Ground September 5th: https://www.youtube.com/@UC8dhvrhHtMOOO3Qw81psxkg See "Singh's In The Ring" at the premiere at the Calgary International Film Festival: https://www.ciffcalgary.ca/films/2025/singhs-in-the-ring/Looking to get into wrestling? Check out Raj's School The Stampede City Wrestling Academy: https://www.stampedecitywrestlingacademy.com/Raj is back in Calgary on October 17th for Dungeon Wrestling's Wrestleween III: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dungeon-wrestling-x-wrestleween-3-tickets-1554686231369?aff=oddtdtcreatorAll images and graphics used in this video are courtesy of their respective owners, including Calgary International Film Festival, Singhs In The Ring, @SinghsInTheRing (X), @MapleLeafPW (X), and @Dungeon_Wrestling (Instagram).🎧 Listen on: Apple https://apple.co/49NGm2L | Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3QgazeHcSKSteZbBIubcuM?si=icY7NEBvT7yZadv_JFlT6Q💬 Follow for live breakdowns: X.com/primetimepk | Twitch.tv/primetimepk | Kick.com/primetimepk🔗 Support the Show: - Tip Jar: https://streamelements.com/couchpotatodiary/tip (fuels more content!) - Partners: C of Dead http://cofdead403.ca/ | Swift Energy https://www.swiftenergy.gg/?ref=mriusnqm PROMO CODE: PKPrimetime for 25% Off!

It’s a huge week in wrestling! On this episode of Living Room Lariat, we break down everything heading into AEW Forbidden Door 2025, with a full match preview and what to expect from one of AEW’s biggest shows of the year. We also dive into NXT Heatwave, looking at the card, the storylines, and which stars could steal the show. Plus, a full WWE Raw reaction, including standout moments, what worked, and what didn’t from this week’s episode.

This podcast is all about smart, entertaining wrestling talk — no hot takes, no clickbait, just great conversation about the best in pro wrestling.

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This week on Living Room Lariat Peter Klein, a Wrestling analyst with a 15-year track record looks at:

🔴 AEW Forbidden Door Breakdown:

- Why NJPW’s talent drain has *killed* the "forbidden" magic (but the card still delivers)

- Feuds built well… but where’s the *special* feeling?

🟢 NXT Heatwave’s Identity Crisis:

- WWE’s over-scheduling problem: Is this *really* PLE-worthy?

- How counterprogramming AEW hurts NXT’s momentum

🟡 AAA TripleMania Fallout:

- Why Dominik Mysterio *must* dethrone Vikingo now

- The *shocking* Mexican crowd turn post-WWE acquisition

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WWE’s Brock Lesnar decision isn’t just controversial—it’s *morally questionable*. I break down why his return undermines WWE’s "new era" and the allegations WWE hopes fans forgot. Then, we pivot to John Cena’s shocking heel turn: Why did it flop after a *perfect* start? Plus, your live Q&A on wrestling’s biggest stories.  

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