On this W2M episode, So, we apologize for not having W2M EP 224 Pt 1 or a Smackdown Live Review this week. Sean couldn't make it at the regularly scheduled night and Paul is currently on vacation in Disney World.

So, as a make-up for that, Gary and Sean will be doing both Part 1 and Part 2 back to back.

On this episode of W2M, Gary and Sean hit some highlights from WWE Smackdown Live and 205 Live.

After that, they get into Quick Hits. The guys discuss the possible rumors of WWE taking NXT Live in 2017. Would this be a good idea? How does it effect the talent? And should 205 Live go to Full Sail and tape after it? We discuss this, plus, Cody Rhodes joining Bullet Club. Silas Young re-signing with ROH. DDT in Japan deciding to placate to the US audience with its streaming service, plus more.

We also get into a special topic using a great article by Barry Hess over at Voices of Wrestling, you can read the article here (http://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2016/12/07/wwe-critics-behind-times-goldberg-new-stars/)

We discuss if WWE is right in trying to use an ensemble cast and 50/50 booking to promote its product. Is the use of megastars passe'? Or is WWE wrong and still needs to find the big stars so that the others can grow around them? Doesn't bringing in past stars indicate WWE needs new stars? We discuss this topic in detail here.

Finally, we end things by taking a look at ROH Final Battle. The results, examining some of the matches, and what lies ahead for the company.

*Make sure you go listen to our W2M 224 Pt 1 Episode, as we covered quite a lot on that show along with various news topics and a special segment as well. *

On this W2M episode, Gary and Sean discuss Mickie James returning to WWE. What does it mean for the company and the Smackdown brand? Who are some potential opponents for her? Plus more. WWE also signed Kimber Lee, Heidi Lovelace, and Evie for NXT. Patrick Ketza helps us get to know them and what they bring to the table.

After that, there’s some Quick Hits. We get into the winners of Block A and Block B in the NJPW World Tag League 2016. Linda McMahon is chosen to run something for Donald Trump at the White House. Flo Slam adds more content. Finally, Suzuki-Gun possibly headed back to New Japan after Minoru Suzuki lost a match at the 12/2 Noah show. Will they all return? Could some of them leave the promotion? Is there room for all of them back in NJPW? We discuss this and more.

Next, we get into WWE NXT and Impact Wrestling for this week.

Finally, we end things with the W2M Power Rankings and Superstar of the Week.

Samer Kadi and Jeremy Lambert preview UFC 206, discuss how fighters can use the cage to trap their opponent, and drop the ball on our MMA Hunger Games story in the latest episode of Podcast on a Pole.

Sean, Gary, and Randy discuss the Chiefs and Raiders Thursday Night Football game. The sweep by the Chiefs now puts them in first place and spices up the wildcard race. Do we think three teams representing the AFC West will all make the playoffs? Where does this leave the Raiders? How big is the loss of Derrick Johnson for the Chiefs? We discuss it all here.

After that, we finish out by giving our thoughts and predictions on the rest of the Week 14 slate.

Samer Kadi and Jeremy Lambert had no plan going into this episode, which led to them discussing great themes in wrestling and MMA history, Bill Goldberg, random Anderson Silva greatness, and Bellator being awesome. NO ORIGINAL!

Samer Kadi and I discuss the newly formed MMAAA, which leads into a discussion about the potential MMA Hunger Games. Then we get serious and talk about the UFC stripping Conor McGregor of the featherweight title and preview The Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale.

Time to play Dead by Daylight! Playing as the Nurse, Micheal, and Laurie Strode! We'll discuss Pope Francis, Home Alone, and Family for Christmas. All here and more on the Foxy and Squid Show.

Who is the greatest "what if" player in NFL history? Who is to blame for the Jets' misfortune in 2016? Plus a little Raiders talk! Check out the latest episode of The Football Five!

We apologize for the very long time off. The Holidays, moving, and oversleeping, work, and other things have made it hard to get together and do the podcast. At least the double whammy of The Game Awards 2016 and Playstation Experience 2016 gives us two big events to discuss.

Sean and Marc talk about all the announcements, surprises, and other things that happened at Sony’s Playstation Experience 2016. The announcement of a new MechWarrior game and SEGA getting their franchises into movies.

The guys also give their thoughts on The Game Awards 2016. Did they agree with the winners? Has Geoff Keighley finally nailed the event? Or are there still a few things to iron out? The guys discuss this and more.

Finally, both Sean and Marc have played lots of games since the last time they’ve had a show. Marc has his thoughts on Watch Dogs 2, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, Titanfall 2, Planet Coaster, and Assassin’s Creed: Ezio Trilogy.

Sean talks Pokemon Sun, Root Letter, Senran Kagura: Bon Apetit, and a little game called Final Fantasy XV as well.

So, be sure to join the guys for a big episode of Video Games 2 the MAX.