Squared Circle Podcast

Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast! I am your host Marie Shadows, and on this episode, we are thanking the men and unpacking feminsit buzzwords.

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Marie Shadows returns with a fiery editorial on why equality isn’t what the media or wrestling fans think it is. From Bully Ray’s controversial quote to personal experience inside the locker room, Marie pulls no punches on why merit, value, and gratitude matter more than slogans. 💥

💡This episode isn’t anti-women — it’s anti-lies.

🕰️ Timestamps:

00:00 – Cold Open: The Truth About Equality
03:00 – Why CrossRoads Exists (New Series Explained)
05:00 – Women’s Wrestling: Evolution, Platforms & Separation
10:00 – Why Shared Space > Separate Events
13:00 – The Bully Ray Quote & Marie’s Nuanced Response
16:00 – Communism vs. Merit in Wrestling
20:00 – Fragile Masculinity Isn’t the Real Issue
23:00 – “Equal Pay” is a Scam — Here’s Why
27:00 – Real-World Wage Systems & Industry Differences
33:00 – Skill, Stocks & Building Legacy
36:00 – Contracts, Royalties, and Why Nothing is “Equal”
41:00 – What “Equal Opportunity” Really Means (or Doesn’t)
45:00 – Equal TV Time? Logistically Impossible
47:00 – Why Marie Thanks the Men in Wrestling
50:00 – Final Word: Let Women Think for Themselves

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In this episode of Voice Notes: Captain’s Log 002, Marie Shadows dives into the toxic cycles of Twitter’s algorithm, the wrestling community’s obsession with drama, and the toll it takes on thoughtful creators. She offers insight on communication, online identity, and why AEW could learn from TNA’s honest rebranding. Also featuring commentary on NJPW storytelling, grifter content creators, and creative loneliness. Leave a comment if you’ve ever felt alone in your lane.

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This is where it starts.
This is CrossRoads Interviews and Editorials, a new chapter under the umbrella of The Squared Circle Podcast. We’re only pivoting a bit — welcome to the next journey.

These three voice notes were recorded before I invited anyone into The Chat Community Discord.
31 minutes. Raw, unscripted, and real.

Topics: burnout, creative pivots, wrestling without the noise, and why this Discord had to be built with structure.

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📌 Pull quotes:
“Everything is a work in progress. Cards subject to change.”
“I’m more about quality over quantity.”
“CrossRoads is the next chapter…”

Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast! I am your host Marie Shadows!

Hey friends,
Dos Evil and I break down the full match card for MLW’s Summer of the Beasts!
We were both there live — I was working the event, and Dos was soaking it all in as a fan. This episode captures everything we saw, felt, and questioned.

Main takeaway?
MJF crashed MLW and shocked the entire wrestling world.

Yeah. That happened.

His surprise appearance is already up on MLW’s and the Squared Circle Podcast YouTube Shorts, but we were in the building when it went down — and it was electric.

MJF crashes MLW Summer of the Beasts Shorts

But we’re not just here to mark out.
Both of us raised real concerns about what this move means — especially if MJF is bringing his masked crusade storyline over from AEW.

• AEW tends to ruin everything it touches. Harsh? Maybe. But we said what we said.

• MLW’s on a hot streak right now, and honestly, an AEW x MLW partnership could do more harm than good.

That said...I’ll give MJF a pass…for now

I’m willing to see where it goes.

Here are my thoughts on Instagram Reels: My thoughts on MJF at MLW

Concerns we talk about:

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Marie Shadows recaps MLW's Summer of the Beast and her emotional encounter with NJPW legends. She responds to backlash over saying “I’m hoping MLW to save NJPW,” explains the difference between wishing and claiming, and breaks down why AEW has done more harm than help. From internet drama to real wrestling industry insights, this is a bold episode calling out misinformation, hypocrisy, and fantasy booking gone wrong.

📍 Topics Covered:

• MLW and NJPW partnership

• Backstage confirmations from the event

• AEW’s track record with partner promotions

• Debunking wrestling monopoly fears

• Social media etiquette and fake outrage

• Wrestling Twitter drama dissected

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Marie Shadows returns with a fiery, no-holds-barred podcast tackling the state of professional wrestling across AEW, NJPW, and more. From critiquing Mercedes Moné’s “belt collector” run to questioning AEW’s inconsistent storytelling and NJPW’s baffling booking at Dominion and G1 Climax 35, Marie holds nothing back.

She explores the toxic fan gatekeeping culture plaguing AEW, questions Tony Khan’s public media behavior, and challenges both promotions on their failure to prioritize storytelling. Marie also offers passionate insight into how NJPW Strong could’ve succeeded with better leadership, and why New Japan feels like it’s on “life support.”

This is more than a rant—it's a reality check for the industry.

Timestamps:

• (00:00) – Welcome and creator update

• (00:14) – AEW fandom gatekeeping + brand stagnation

• (03:00) – AEW's metrics, privacy, and delusions of growth

• (07:50) – AEW x CMLL criticism, bad presentation of partners

• (08:45) – Mercedes Moné’s belt collection: harmful, not helpful

• (11:20) – Lack of women’s promos or storyline retaliation

• (13:30) – AEW creative laziness with Monet vs Toni Storm

• (17:00) – Asking the real AEW storytelling question

• (22:00) – New Japan Strong mismanagement + opportunities lost

• (30:00) – Dominion fallout: DOUKI, Bullet Club, War Dogs

• (35:00) – Gabe Kidd’s confusing direction + Moxley ties

• (42:00) – G1 35 blocks feel underwhelming and rushed

• (46:00) – Why NJPW must elevate new talent and stop relying on AEW

Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast with your host Marie Shadows! This is ep 1 of Ringology!

Ringology:Smart match analysis & storytelling breakdowns.The classroom for wrestling minds.Industry terms, match analysis, psychology, and tape study — sharpen your wrestling IQ with thoughtful storytelling and educational insight.***

What does it really mean to be “worked” in wrestling? In the very first episode of Ringology, I break down the insider term “work” using R-Truth’s fake release and shocking WWE return as a case study. I also challenge misinformation from fans and trainees on Twitter, explain what separates a “work” from an “angle,” and tell you why it’s okay to be fooled by good storytelling.

So…🧠 What is a work?🗣️ Is it okay to get worked?🎭 And why do some people resist that so hard?

Let’s dig into it.Let’s talk about what we love in this wild world of pro wrestling.And most of all—let’s learn together.

💥 Timestamps:00:00 – Intro to Ringology + Show Mission04:17 – R-Truth’s WWE “release” and return to attack John Cena06:45 – Why WWE planned the story and how fans got “worked”08:55 – Defining “work” in pro wrestling13:00 – Twitter beef: ProWrestleTimes vs. Logan (the trainee)16:50 – The difference between “work,” “getting worked,” and “angle”20:11 – Explaining the misuse of the term “work” with real match examples27:00 – Wrestling is still a carny business: the ethical debate36:00 – Gender bias, deflection, and misusing disabilities to avoid accountability44:00 – Conclusion: Wrestling is supposed to make you feel, not prove you’re right

Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast! I am your host Maire Shadows!

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Marie Shadows and Dos Evil return to break down MLW War Chamber 2025 in full. From the opening street fight to the closing cage war, this episode dives into the stories being told, standout performances, faction shifts, and the impact of key free agents leaving MLW. They also discuss fantasy bookings, division rebuilding, the future of Mr. Thomas, and the unique chemistry between MLW’s unlikely alliances.

📍 Featuring:

• Myron Reed vs. Ariel Dominguez

• Delmi XO vs. Shoko

• Rogue Horseman vs. Boomeria in War Chamber

• Hammerstone, Dijak, and MLW Free Agent Talk

🔥 Let us know your favorite War Chamber moment in the comments!

Timestamps:

• 0:00 – Welcome & Opening Thoughts

• 0:41 – Matt Riddle, Tom Lawlor, Street Fight Breakdown

• 2:01 – Kruger’s Path, Dijak Interference, and Giant Showdown

• 3:32 – Kwan Promo & Middleweight Division Talk

• 6:13 – Lightning Match: Myron Reed vs. Ariel Dominguez

• 8:33 – Middleweight Fantasy Booking (Javi, Fredericks, Trevor Lee)

• 11:11 – Boomeria Club Promos & Paul London’s Antics

• 13:29 – Cesar Duran & Salina de la Renta Segment

• 15:12 – Speculation on Mystery Tag Team Opponents

• 18:21 – Kojima/Akamora Tag Match Storyline

• 22:02 – Alex Hammerstone’s Promo & Summer of the Beast Plug

• 23:00 – Rogue Horseman Promo (Brock Anderson Takes Lead)

• 26:32 – Shoko vs. Delmi XO for the Featherweight Title

• 30:15 – Main Event: War Chamber Breakdown

• 36:22 – BRG Turns on Brock Anderson | Smoothest DDT Ever

• 37:55 – Reflections on Alex Kane, BRG, Delmi XO, and Departures

• 43:00 – Locker Room Culture & Behind-the-Scenes Memories

Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast! I am your host Marie Shadows! Joining me on this epsiode where we talk about what is wrong with AEW and how to fix it is the lovely Courtney Rice from Women's Wrestling Talk! We deep dive into a lot of things! But first, we must pay the bills! Help us keep the content going with free and paid features that are budget friendly!

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🎙 In this episode of the Squared Circle Podcast, Marie Shadows is joined by Courtney from Women’s Wrestling Talk for a full AEW breakdown. They cover Darby Allin’s potential return, the upcoming Omega vs Okada clash, and dive deep into what’s going wrong—and right—in the AEW women’s division. From fantasy booking to PR failures, no topic is off-limits.

Topics Covered:

• Darby Allin fantasy booking and NJPW crossover potential

• Concerns about Omega vs Okada at All In Texas

• Why the unified title is confusing and unnecessary

• AEW’s lack of story structure and clear booking direction

• How AEW can fix the women’s division

• The importance of PR, influencers, and vlogs in wrestling today

Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast! i am your host Marie Shadows!

A deep dive into Gabe Kidd’s chaotic character shift, AEW’s inconsistent storytelling, and why fans are struggling to suspend disbelief.

In this passionate episode of the Squared Circle Podcast, Marie Shadows tackles the inconsistencies in Gabe Kidd's recent storytelling arc—especially his alliance with Jon Moxley after proclaiming loyalty to NJPW and Bullet Club War Dogs. Marie breaks down kayfabe logic, character psychology, and the missed beats in AEW's storytelling framework. This episode explores not just the creative struggles behind the scenes, but also the creative mindset required to maintain strong wrestling narratives.

🧠 Topics Covered:

• Gabe Kidd’s character integrity

• Why AEW storytelling feels inconsistent

• Bullet Club War Dogs fallout

• Kayfabe vs Reality

• Wrestling’s creative direction

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