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On Wednesday, WWE announced that their PLE's will stream exclusively on ESPN in 2026 in The United States. On August 21st, ESPN is launching a new app called ESPN Direct- To-Consumer. It will feature everything ESPN has to offer from channels and services and WWE PLE's will be streaming on this app.

There became a lot of confusion quickly, esp. as it was announced that this new app will cost $29.99 a month. Currently, WWE PLE's are on Peacock app until the end of 2025. Peacock's cheapest version of the app is $7.99. ESPN DTC is three times more then Peacock and fans got upset that they will have to pay such an increase.

The $29.99 will only be for NEW ESPN users. We broke down how much a year new users to ESPN will have to pay to watch WWE Raw and PLE's through Netflix and ESPN DTC. We have comments from TKO COO Mark Shapiro, WWE COO Triple H and more.

Less than 24 hours after the WWE-ESPN announcement, Peacock announced that it is increases their prices for their app.

TKO Owns UFC and WWE. UFC is on ESPN+ for PPV's. With UFC you have to pay for the app and pay an additional $70 to watch the UFC PPV, so our question to you the fans, how long do you think until WWE starts doing the same thing?

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In 2022, Global Brand Ambassador, Titus O'Neil opened up WWE Raw promising WWE was a safe haven from such topics as politics, religion that WWE would stay away from, but does WWE still feel like a safe haven in 2025?

A lot happened in 2024

• Vince McMahon stepping away from his role in WWE due to the Janel Grant Case.
• Brock Lesnar gets named in Janel Grant case
• Nikki Bella involved in a domestic dispute with her husband
• Odyssey Jones ex alleges DV, gets let go by WWE

So far in 2025

• Brock Lesnar returns to WWE (still named in Janel Grant case)
• Nikki Bella returns (charges against husband dropped due to insufficient evidence)
• Odyssey Jones cleared of wrong doing, not returning... why?
• RFK Jr's Niece Zoe Hines gets a WWE tryout, I wonder why?
• WWE shows and talks about Triple H and President Trump (those ties with Linda McMahon are paying off for Hunter now)

Does WWE feel like a safe haven? Or is it's Republican showing?

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On July 24th, The wrestling world was shook when we learned The Immortal Hulk Hogan passed away!

Join us in celebrating the iconic legacy of The Immortal Hulk Hogan, one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time! From his unforgettable feuds with Andre The Giant, Ultimate Warrior all the way to The Rock, Hogan's impact on the world of wrestling is still felt to this day.

We'll take a deep dive into his legendary career, highlighting his most memorable moments that made him a household name including that infamous heel run as Hollywood Hulk Hogan with the nWo. We share our favorite moments including meeting The Hulkster. The guys also talk about WWE SmackDown tribute to Hulk Hogan.

Whether you're a die-hard Hulkamaniac or just a fan of wrestling history, this video is a must-watch Hulk Hogan tribute for the Hulkster's enduring legacy.

Rest In Peace Hulk Hogan

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WWE & AEW SDCC Reveals! Elites, Ultimate's, and Chases, OH MY! 

Join Justin and Lee as they dive into the electrifying reveals from San Diego Comic Con featuring WWE with Mattel and AEW with Jazwares. 

SDCC was packed with three days of jaw-dropping surprises from WWE and AEW! WWE unleashed a whirlwind of figures including the Main Event line, Elites, Defining Moments, Legends, Monday Night Wars, Ultimate's, NEW THREE PACKS, all things John Cena, and a MONSTROUS announcement bringing back the iconic LJN series! 

AEW dazzled fans with stunning renders for new figures, unveiled exciting Chase figures, and shared more about their Target exclusive PPV line. 

If you're a fan of WWE toys, WWE action figures, AEW toys, and AEW figures, we appreciate you tuning in! Don't forget to smash that like button, drop a comment, and subscribe to our channel! 

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Welcome everyone to Perched On The Top Rope. In episode 281, We ask the question, "Does WWE buy TNA?"

Many in the industry are saying, "Yes." Yesterday in an interview, TNA President says, "No." Our host former Dirt Sheet Writer, Lee shares why he thinks TNA will be owned by WWE!

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Is Fanatics Fan Fest Refund Policy Fair? Well, to be fair, this is about the company they partner with for the event called Leap. Leap does a lot of various Comic-Con and pop culture events such as New York City Comic-Con.

In E280, I share my personal story of going to Fanatics Fan Fest NYC, and NOT getting to get my CM Punk autograph I had purchased. I discuss the refund policy and ask, is it fair?

Did WWE purposely run shows around AEW All In Texas so they could control the narrative on social media?

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It's time for WWE Saturday Night Main Event Preview and Predictions. There are two championships on the line and Goldberg is set to retire, or is he? See, if Goldberg wins... he's a world champion again!

World Heavyweight Championship

• Gunther (c) vs. Goldberg

This will be Goldberg's retirement match

• LA Knight vs. Seth Rollins
• Randy Orton vs. Drew McIntyre

 WWE United States Championship

• Solo Sikoa (c) vs. Jimmy Uso

Tune back in Sunday for WWE Evolution II preview and predictions show! Remember, spoiler free's the way to be!

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Unveiling the most EPIC bout's you WON'T want to miss at ALL IN 2025! We break down the AEW ALL-IN card and give our predictions but as a BONUS, you get teh AEW ALL IN media call with Tony Khan!

2025 AEW All In match card

• AEW World Championship -- Jon Moxley (c) vs. "Hangman" Adam Page (Texas Death match)
• AEW Women's World Championship -- "Timeless" Toni Storm (c) vs. Mercedes Mone
• Unified Championship -- Kenny Omega (c) vs. Kazuchika Okada (c)*
• Casino Gauntlet Match -- MJF vs. Mark Briscoe vs. Mistico vs. more TBA (No. 1 contender match for men's world title)
• Casino Gauntlet Match -- Kris Statlander vs. more TBA (No. 1 contender match for women's world title)
• Swerve Strickland & Will Ospreay vs. The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson)
• TNT Championship -- Adam Cole (c) vs. Kyle Fletcher 
• AEW Tag Team Championships -- The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin) (c) vs. JetSpeed ("Speedball" Mike Bailey & Kevin Knight) vs. The Patriarchy (Christian Cage & Nick Wayne)

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ECW Legend and ECW Original, Gary Wolfe aka Pitbull #1 and NEW tag team partner Christopher Annino aka Pitbull #3 join Perched On The Top Rope for an extreme conversation! Gary talks about his new book, Pitbull Unleashed while sharing behind-the-scene stories from ECW, WWF, NJPW and we hear how The NEW Pitbull's formed with Pitbull #3 Chris Annino!

Veteran Pro Wrestling www.veteranprowrestling.com

Veteran Pro Wrestling will be having a massive family friendly fanfest, pro wrestling event and Veteran Pro Wrestling Hall of Honor induction ceremony on September 6, 2025, at SSG Michael Wayne Schafer Memorial VFW Post 10209 address 14736 Edward R Noll Dr, Spring Hill, FL, United States, Florida. The event starts at 6:30. VPW will give 40 free tickets to Veterans, first responders and their families. There will be a 50/50 raffle, and the proceeds will go to the nonprofit organization Veterans Florida www.veteransflorida.org 

00:00 - Show Opener

00:06 - The Pitbull's Show Opener

00:20 - Show Begins

01:00 - Pitbull #1 Gary Wolf on his new book

01:05 - Book came out #5 on Amazon charts

01:35 - How he connected with Kevin C. Davidson

02:20 - Talking on Jasmin St Claire's Pod. 2.5 months on the book. How many hours a day were you spending on it?

03:05 - When did Pitbull #1 know he wanted to re-form The Pitbull's?

04:30 - Pitbull #3 looking up to The Pitbull's. Remembers Pitbull #2 death

05:44 - training with Chris Blackheart

06:00 - training with handsome jimmy v and getting retrained

07:28 - relaunching Veteran Pro Wrestling

08:07 - Susan Green first to train Pitbull #3

08:36 - Susan shoot on Moolah to take title 

09:03 - only female flair would book on tours with him

10:00 - tagteamhof and women's hof & thoughts on current state of tag teams in AEW and wwe

11:10 - in WWF in the 80's 100's of tag teams

11:25 - Vince McMahon cut teams because of $

11:30 - What makes a great team and tag match

12:45 - Gary Pitbull #1 nota fan of throw together teams                                  

12:50 - Larry Sharpe with the idea of putting Gary and Anthony together

14:00 - Gary shares a secret about The Pitbull's

14:38 - How welcoming have fans and ECW OG's been to Pitbull #3

15:20 What ECW OG's have been supportive

17:20 - Who's being negative

17:35 - Asking Anthony (Pitbull #2) brother about honoring him as Pitbull #3

18:50 "US ECW guys, when we say brother we mean it"

19:00 - Pitbull one and three being with Sabu and Sabu supporting Pitbull #3

20:30 - Missy Hyett is the manager

21:00 - Mad Dogs Of War

21:45 - Why the tag team hall of fame

23:15 - being fans of the cauliflower ally club

23:45 - supporting autism, women's wrestling

24:00 - first women's hof was at 2300 arena and who they inducted

24:50 Why they started the tag team hof

25:40 - Talking about Sherri Martel

27:47 - When did Gary know he wanted Chris as Pitbull 31:00 - Pitbull #3 looking like Pitbull #2

31:30 - Mickie James shocked meeting Pitbull #3

33:00 - What Gary likes in tag team and partners

33:45 - Having had three wrestling schools, guys like The Briscoes, Eddie Kingston Chris Daniels, Cesaro

34:18 - story on Cesaro

35:30 - any talk of Vince signing Gary and Anthony to the wwf

36:45 - how much wwf was paying them a night

37:30 - Gorilla Monsoon wanted Vince to sign them

37:33 - the hardy boys were like this pen (comparing debuts) 

38:45 - How working for wwf led to njpw

40:40 Toyoko Joe offers Pitbull's NJPW deal

41:10 - Asking Vince if he can match the NJPW contract

41:45 - Advice from Monsoon and Kevin Sullivan

43:00 - Does Pitbull wish he wrestled Owen HArt. Shares Owen Story from Japan

43:47 - What was The Pitbull's first good match

46:20 - Drinking with the bulldogs

48:20 - todays generation is different than when i broke in - pitbull 1

48:48 - knowing people who work for aew and how bad it is locker room wise

49:00 - looking to go to the nwa, being invited to Crockett cup

49:55 - bryan idol defending tv title September 26th at Veterans Pro Wrestling

50:40 - being part of TWA one and done show, working with Joel Goodhart, Chubby Dudley

52:13 - teaming with Shane Douglas at the ecw arena for twa

53:22 - the halo incident. Was Gary shocked at the fans reactions

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WWE Announced The King Of the Ring is back in 2025! The Winner will be crowned at WWE Night Of Champions, and gets a shot at The WWE World Championship at Summer Slam!

This show looks at who we think could be the top five to be the mystery opponent! Remember, spoiler free's the way to be!

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