WWE Backlash is over… but the bigger discussion is what comes next.

Nick and Myron break down the fallout from Backlash and why some of the long-term ramifications may matter more than the actual match results. From title pictures shifting to where major stories could now be heading, this episode focuses heavily on the direction coming out of the weekend.

The guys also dive into the growing discussion around the proposed John Cena Classic — why it feels like a genuinely smart idea on paper… and why there are also reasons it could backfire if WWE isn’t careful.

Then the conversation turns toward something wrestling fans rarely admit out loud…

Has modern fan knowledge started hurting the enjoyment of wrestling?

After Cody Rhodes recently discussed how fans obsess over attendance, ratings, contracts, and creative decisions, Nick & Myron debate whether too much backstage/business awareness takes away from simply enjoying the product itself.

Elsewhere:

• The business reasoning behind recent WWE pay cuts
• Why unpopular decisions sometimes make business sense
• AEW Collision: Fairway to Hell and the unique venue presentation
• Why AEW’s different aesthetic may actually be one of its biggest strengths
• How wrestling companies can stand out visually in 2026

And of course, another packed edition of Making the Drives featuring this weekend’s biggest Georgia indy wrestling shows including:

• Southern Honor Wrestling
• SCA
• One Fall Wrestling
• Southern Fried Championship Wrestling
• Kraken Pro Wrestling
• AWE
• And more

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