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WWE and TKO avoided what could have been one of the biggest stories in wrestling business history.

This week, Nick and Myron break down the settlement that prevented a public trial involving Vince McMahon, Ari Emanuel, and Nick Khan from moving forward. What does avoiding weeks of testimony, headlines, and internal documents becoming public mean for WWE and TKO moving forward?

The guys also discuss WWE's latest scheduling shakeup as Money in the Bank moves to October while Saturday Night's Main Event heads to Atlanta. Is this simply smart business planning, or is WWE intentionally maneuvering around AEW's biggest events?

That leads to a larger conversation about WWE's counterprogramming strategy. With Night of Champions, Forbidden Door, Slammiversary, and Great American Bash all stacked into the same weekend, who actually benefits? Is AEW being hurt, or are NXT and TNA paying the bigger price?

Elsewhere:
• NXT's ratings continue to rebound... but are still well below last year's numbers. Is the brand facing bigger problems?
• AEW content arrives on Tubi, putting AEW and WWE content on the same streaming platform for the first time.

Plus, another packed edition of Indy Rewind featuring:

1FW (Watkinsville, GA)

• Brady Pierce and Drago's rivalry escalates after another controversial finish
• Angelica Risk continues her dominant title reign

Southern Honor Wrestling (Canton, GA)

• The shocking debut of The Pantheon changes the landscape of SHW

• Bryce Cannon and Kyle Matthews steal the show
• RumbleJack continues to take shape

1FW (Winder, GA)

• Jamie Holmes returns
• Brady Pierce continues his impressive run

Then, in Making the Drives, the guys preview another loaded week of Georgia independent wrestling featuring:

• 1FW (Gainesville, Buford, McDonough, Watkinsville & Monroe)
• SCA
• WrestleMerica
• Scrappy Championship Wrestling

Including:

• Angelica Risk defending the 1FW Women's Championship
• WrestleMerica's huge six-way championship match
• Billy Gunn returning to 1FW
• Jacked Jameson vs. Big Stoke in a Bar Fight

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This week on the Tapped In Podcast, Nick McDaniel and Jacked Jameson dive into another huge week across the Georgia wrestling scene.

Cartelo Grillo continues its expansion, this time making waves in Southern Honor Wrestling. Is anyone safe from the group's influence as they spread across Georgia independent wrestling?

The guys also preview the upcoming SHW RumbleJack, discuss the incredible story of Kraken Pro Wrestling's Tag Team Championships being defended internationally in the United Kingdom, and break down all the action from 1FW's events in Watkinsville and Winder this past weekend.

Then, it's time to look ahead to one of the biggest stretches on the 1FW calendar:

🔥 June 12 – Gainesville, GA

• The 1FW Women's Championship will be decided in a huge Triple Threat Match featuring champion Angelica Risk.

🔥 June 13 – Buford, GA

• A special FREE SHOW at Fraser's Harley-Davidson.

🔥 June 14 – McDonough, GA

• The massive 1FW TV Taping featuring Cartelo Grillo vs The Frat House in a Flag-on-a-Pole Match.

🔥 June 15 – Watkinsville, GA

• Jacked Jameson vs Big Stoke in a highly anticipated Bar Fight.

🔥 June 18 – Monroe, GA

• Billy Gunn debuts at Grizzle Beer as he teams with Brady Booker and Elijah Drago against The Supastarz.

Plus, the guys provide updates on the huge Summer Stage 2 event coming up on July 17th, including newly announced matches and developments.

And of course, the show wraps up with the always entertaining Life Advice segment, this week featuring some much-needed dad advice.

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One weekend. Four major shows. And somehow that's not even the biggest story.

This week, Nick and Myron break down the fallout from WWE Clash in Italy and ask the questions everyone is talking about heading into the summer.

Where does Jacob Fatu go after his loss to Roman Reigns? Was this just a bump in the road, or is WWE positioning him for something even bigger?

The guys also discuss what's next for Cody Rhodes and Gunther, while taking a closer look at Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi. Was that rivalry driven more by business than creative? And could there be a bigger plan behind what we've seen so far?

Then the conversation shifts to AAA and the mask vs. mask match that has the wrestling world buzzing. What worked, what surprised us, and why everyone seems to be talking about it.

Plus, with WWE Night of Champions, AEW Forbidden Door, TNA Slammiversary, and NXT Great American Bash all landing on the same weekend of June 28th, the guys ask a simple question:

Is there such a thing as too much wrestling?

Also on this episode:

• Clash in Italy fallout
• Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu's future
• Cody Rhodes and Gunther discussion
• Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi analysis
• AAA's huge weekend
• June 28th wrestling overload debate

This week the guys review:

• New Legacy Pro Wrestling (May 29)
• Coastal Empire Wrestling (May 30)
• United Pro Entertainment (May 31)

Looking ahead to this weekend's biggest shows:

• One Fall Wrestling – Watkinsville, GA
• Southern Honor Wrestling – Canton, GA
• SCA – Royston, GA
• One Fall Wrestling – Winder, GA
• DWA – Alpharetta, GA

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This week on the Tapped In Podcast, Nick McDaniel and Jacked Jameson cover a little bit of everything.

The guys kick things off with some football talk, including the latest headlines surrounding A.J. Brown and the blockbuster move involving Myles Garrett, before turning their attention back to wrestling.

With 1FW taking the weekend off from live events, one question remains...

What exactly did Jacked Jameson do this weekend?

Jameson shares stories from his trip to Total Aggression Wrestling and carrying stuff up multiple flights of stairs

They also look back at last week's episode of 1FW Television and preview this week's episode airing on:

• MyAEW.com, Peachtree Sports Network, TrillerTv, & Swerve Combat

Then it's time to look ahead to another big weekend for 1FW, including:

• Friday, June 5th in Watkinsville, GA

• Saturday, June 6th in Winder, GA

And of course, the show wraps up with another edition of the Life Advice Segment, where Nick and Jameson tackle listener questions and offer their unique brand of advice.

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This week’s episode asks a question that feels more relevant every month:

Is WWE putting too much on free television… and not enough on the premium live events?

Nick and Myron break down the fallout from Saturday Night’s Main Event and preview WWE Clash in Italy while discussing why the balance between TV and PLE cards feels different than it used to.

The conversation also shifts into WWE’s growing international strategy, including the announcement that WWE programming will debut on Netflix in Japan later this year and what that may signal for the future of distribution worldwide.

Also discussed:

• Rey Mysterio unveiled the new AAA General Manager

• Coastal Empire Wrestling’s big Nine Line Apparel announcement

Plus:

• Indy Rewind covering 1FW, Scrappy Championship Wrestling, The Apex, and more

• Full Making the Drives preview for another massive weekend of Georgia wrestling including:

  • 1FW, ACTION Wrestling, Coastal Empire Wrestling, Premier All-Star Wrestling, United Pro Entertainment, Blood & Honey, New Legacy Pro, GCW, SCA, Southern Wrestling League, Total Aggression, & Wrestling on the Rooftop

    
    

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This week on the Tapped In Podcast, Nick McDaniel and Jacked Jameson hit highlights on AEW Double or Nothing, along with another massive week for 1FW.

The guys discuss:
• MyAEW.com and the news that 1FW is now featured on the app
• Newly announced matches for Summerstage 2
• Fallout from last weekend’s live events in Monroe and Buford
• And a preview of the upcoming show at Fire Maker Brewing Company in Atlanta on May 30th

They also dive into the latest happenings on the weekly 1FW television show, airing on:
• myaew.com
• Peachtree Sports
• TrillerTV
• Swerve Combat

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Plus, the Life Advice segment returns with one of the most chaotic questions yet… involving a very rowdy grandmother.

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Wait… Brock Lesnar is already back?!

Nick and Myron kick off this week’s episode by reacting to Brock Lesnar showing back up in WWE after what sure looked like a retirement moment at WrestleMania. So what changed? And was the “retirement” ever actually meant to be permanent in the first place?

The guys also preview this weekend’s Saturday Night’s Main Event on Peacock and discuss why WWE suddenly bringing back live event-style house shows this summer might be more important than people realize. Ten dates have already been announced… and it feels like more than nostalgia.

Then the Indy Rewind returns.

This week’s episode dives deep into:

• Southern Honor Wrestling in Canton, GA and whether anyone can stop Matt Griffin right now

• Southern Fried Championship Wrestling in Monroe setting the stage for the massive Big Shindig event on June 20th

• Georgia Premier Wrestling in Jasper and Josh Cantrell forcing himself back into the title picture after Trevor Blackwell’s successful defense

• ACTION Wrestling successfully debuting at Varner’s in Smyrna

• And Kraken Pro Wrestling absolutely crushing it in Tifton with its biggest show of the year

Nick and Myron also discuss why Kraken has become such an important promotion for South Georgia after surviving in a town many thought could no longer sustain wrestling.

Plus:

• Brother Azriel, William Huckaby, and Saturday Night Temptations score huge victories

• Champions crowned and new contenders emerge

• Why atmosphere and consistency matter more than ever in indy wrestling

And of course, another packed Making the Drives segment featuring:

• One Fall Wrestling

• Scrappy Championship Wrestling

• The Apex

• DWA

• Total Aggression Wrestling

• And more across Georgia this weekend.

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This week on the Tapped In Podcast, Nick McDaniel, Jacked Jameson, and Rosario Grillo break down a huge week for 1FW, including the fallout from the live events in McDonough, the massive TV taping, and Monday Mayhem in Watkinsville.

The crew also previews this week’s upcoming shows in Monroe and Buford, while introducing a brand-new segment reviewing the latest 1FW TV episode airing on Peachtree Sports, TrillerTV, and Swerve Combat.

Plus:
• The weekly Life Advice segment
• And yes… the long-awaited Pokémon question finally gets answered.

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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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This week on the Tapped In Podcast, Nick McDaniel is joined by Jacked Jameson and Preston Vance of The Frat House for a wild episode covering everything happening across the Georgia wrestling scene.

The headlines this week are loaded…

• Carlie Bravo vs Grayson Pierce at ACTION Wrestling
• Wrestlemerica has a new president
• Nick Halen keeps collecting championships
• And Pro Wrestling Domination officially crowns a champion

Then the guys take a deep dive into everything that went down this past week in One Fall Wrestling, including the fallout from the shows in Gainesville and McDonough.

The crew also looks ahead to next weekend’s loaded lineup featuring:

• A major 1FW TV taping
• A huge show in Watkinsville, Georgia
• Another big event in McDonough
• And several matches that could shift the direction of multiple storylines

Of course, things eventually go off the rails when the guys jump into another round of Life Advice, answering listener questions with a mix of real advice, questionable advice, and complete chaos.

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