Squared Circle Spotlight

This week on Bad Gimmicks, Better Merch, we dive into one of WWE's most short-lived supernatural experiments - Mordecai. The glowing eyes, the white robes, the Old Testament vengeance. How did something so visually intense flame out so fast?Then we pivot to the complete opposite energy - The Wrestling album. Bad singing, wild personalities, and peak 80's excess.Failed character pushes to vinyl gold, we break down how sometimes the gimmick bombs.... but merch lives forever!

This week we break down all the biggest wrestling stories across AEW and WWE.On the AEW side, we cover the fallout from Grand Slam Australia, the major results coming out of the show, and what it means moving forward.On the WWE side, we dive into:CM Punk vs Finn Balor and the Elimination Chamber buildCody Rhodes qualifying for ChamberThe latest on Bron Breakker’s injuryThe discussion around WrestleMania ticket salesNo debate format this week — just real reactions, analysis, and honest takes on everything happening in wrestling right now.Which company had the bigger week?Is WrestleMania season heating up or slowing down?Drop your thoughts in the comments.

The Super Show is back.This week on Squared Circle Spotlight, we return with Super Show II, our latest AEW vs WWE Debate, with two teams going head-to-head over the biggest questions in wrestling today.We debate:Star Power – Who really has the bigger names?Storytelling – Long-term booking vs moment-driven chaosThe Forbidden Door – Game changer or overrated?Fan Dedication – Which fanbase truly rides harder?The Future – When it’s all said and done… which brand ends up on top?No scripts. No middle ground. Just passionate wrestling fans defending their side and calling out the other — and yes, it gets heated.👇 Drop your take in the comments and let us know who won the debate: AEW or WWE?

The Royal Rumble is in the books and there’s a LOT to unpack. Roman Reigns punches his ticket to WrestleMania by winning the Rumble, AJ Styles calls it a career, and the road to WrestleMania just got chaotic.

We break down everything that mattered from the Rumble, what Roman’s win really means, how AJ’s retirement impacts WWE going forward, and we jump way too early into our WrestleMania predictions. Debates get heated, opinions fly, and nothing is off limits.

In Episode 2 of Bad Gimmicks, Better Merch, we dive headfirst into one of the strangest and most short-lived gimmicks in wrestling history: Seven. From creepy vignettes to a debut that imploded on live TV, we break down what WCW was thinking, why the character failed instantly, and how Dustin Rhodes famously pulled the plug himself.

On the flip side, we take a look at something that actually worked — the Kurt Angle Mattel Legends figure. We talk sculpt, attire choice, accessories, nostalgia factor, and whether this figure belongs in your collection or on the shelf.

Bad ideas. Great merch. Plenty of debate, banter, and laughs along the way.

We break down Sami Zayn earning the #1 contendership and what his upcoming WWE Championship match could mean — is this finally his moment, or just another obstacle in the title picture? Opinions are split, and things get heated fast.

On the AEW side, we dive into what’s really going on with the Deathriders, what their presence means for the roster, and whether this storyline is clicking or creating more questions than answers.

Plus, we lock in our official Royal Rumble picks, including some surprise choices that lead to real debate around the table.

Strong takes, disagreements, and no fence-sitting — this episode brings the heat.

This week, we take a hard (and honest) look at one of the most infamous WWF gimmicks ever — Akeem the African Dream. We break down how the character came to be, why it failed, and how it’s remembered today through a modern lens.

On the merch side, we shift gears to something done right as we review the Mattel Elite Piper’s Pit Roddy Piper figure. From presentation to accessories, we discuss whether this release lives up to one of wrestling’s most iconic segments — and if it belongs in your collection.

Awkward gimmicks, great figures, and plenty of banter — welcome to Bad Gimmicks & Better Merch.

Cody Rhodes officially entering the Royal Rumble could change WWE’s entire road to WrestleMania. We break down the #1 contender tournament, the escalating tension with Drew McIntyre and Jacob Fatu, and what this all signals for the title picture.
On the AEW side, we discuss Brody King possibly lining up for MJF, Mercedes Moné stepping away, and the growing speculation that Powerhouse Hobbs may be WWE-bound.

We’re calling our shot.
This week on Squared Circle Spotlight, the crew throws out our boldest and hottest predictions for 2026 across WWE, AEW, and the wrestling world at large.
Title runs, heel turns, surprise returns, and career-defining moments — we’re putting it all on record now so it can be clipped, argued over, and thrown back in our faces next year.

Agree? Disagree? Bookmark it now.

This week, we dive deep into one of the biggest questions in modern wrestling: are championships still meaningful, or have they become storytelling props? We break down how titles are used today, when they elevate stories, and when they feel completely hollow.

Plus, our Gimmick of the Week takes us back to one of WWE’s most controversial factions — Right to Censor. Did it work as satire, or was it doomed from the start?

Smart debate, strong opinions, and classic wrestling callbacks — let’s get into it.