• MASK VS MASK: MATCH OF THE YEAR?
• HOW HAS LUDWIG MADE THIS WORK?
• ITALY PLE
• ROMAN HASN'T EVOLVED
• AND MORE...

• SATURDAY NIGHTS MAIN EVENT RESULTS
• JUSTIN REVIEWS DOUBLE OR NOTHING
• OUR PICKS FOR WRESTLERS OF THE WEEK
• MASON ROOK
• LUDWIG KAISER SITUATION
• PREDICTIONS FOR TRIPLE A AND ITALY PLES'
• POSSIBLE WWE RETURNS
• AND MORE...

• MASON ROOK GETTING A LOT OF LOVE

• TRIPLE A IS THE BEST THING GOING

• SNME PREDICTIONS

• DOUBLE OR NOTHING PREDICTIONS

• AND MORE....

In this episode of The Experience, hosts Drew, Justin, and Ruben discuss several major developments in the wrestling world, primarily focusing on industry shifts and recent departures. Due to a schedule conflict with a Spurs game, this is a condensed episode.Key Topics Discussed:Passing of Ted Turner (2:01 - 11:20): The hosts pay tribute to the media mogul and WCW founder, highlighting his pivotal role in the Monday Night Wars and his influence on sports and entertainment broadcasting. They also share their personal WCW "Mount Rushmore" picks, including names like Sting, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, and Booker T.WWE Roster Departures (11:42 - 38:00): The panel reacts to recent mass releases from WWE. They discuss the shock of seeing talents like Kairi Sane and Alistair Black released, and debate the "civil war" narrative between Triple H, Nick Khan, and TKO. They express frustration with the current creative direction and the perceived devaluing of talent.The New Day Departure (20:16 - 31:36): A significant portion of the show is dedicated to the departure of Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston from WWE. The hosts discuss how the group's momentum stalled following Big E's injury and speculate on the future of these stars.Other Departures (32:37 - 38:00): The hosts touch on the release of Jeff Cobb and Tangaloa from the Bloodline/MFTs storyline, noting that they weren't surprised given the current creative handling of the group.Backlash 2026 Predictions (39:41 - 47:20): The hosts provide quick predictions for the upcoming Backlash event, including:Seth Rollins vs. Braun Breaker (leaning toward Braun Breaker).Trick Williams vs. Sami Zayn (leaning toward Trick).Io Sky vs. Asuka (leaning toward Io).The Miz/Kit Wilson vs. Dan Hen/Partner (speculating CM Punk as the partner).Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu (leaning toward Roman Reigns).Closing Remarks (47:40 - 50:46): The episode concludes with well-wishes to Rebel regarding her health and information on where to find the hosts' other content on the Experience Network.

WWE Roster Releases [05:33]:The hosts discuss the "yearly releases" that occurred on a Friday following WrestleMania.Alba Fire is highlighted as a significant release; the hosts express that while she is talented, she wasn't given a "fair shake" on the main roster [07:42].They discuss the transition from the "Vince Era" to the "TKO Era," noting that roster cuts are now often driven by budget directives from TKO leadership rather than just creative decisions [08:57].NBA Playoffs & San Antonio Spurs [02:46]:As Spurs fans, the hosts celebrate the team winning their first playoff series in nine years against the Trailblazers [02:53].They debate the upcoming matchup against either the Timberwolves or the Nuggets, with Justin expressing a preference for playing the Nuggets to face the challenge of Nikola Jokić directly [03:44].They also mention Victor Wembanyama's impact and his mindset regarding challenges [04:12].Personal Updates & Financials [01:44]:Drew shares a personal update regarding his health (recovering from a cold) and his financial situation, jokingly remarking that "being broke is probably worse than bad credit" [02:21].Closing & Promotions [01:59:06]:Justin promotes his business, Spine Bushes, where viewers can buy wrestling merchandise, action figures, and title belts at the Wonderland of the Americas or online [01:59:13].

Key highlights and discussions include:

WrestleMania Overview: The hosts break down the two-night event, noting it felt like a "showcase of commercials" (1:17:43-1:18:29) rather than just a wrestling show. They provide their ratings for the event, with an overall average of 5/10 (2:56:04-2:56:08).

Wrestler of the Week: Roman Reigns is highlighted for his performance and promo work, with a mention of CM Punk (4:41-12:51).

TKO and WWE Creative: A discussion on Mark Shapiro's comments regarding TKO's full control over WWE creative (22:10-22:51).

Fan Behavior and Security: The hosts address concerning incidents at WrestleCon and the hotel, emphasizing the need for better security and respect for talent (56:55-1:01:25).

Match Reviews:

Usos & LA Knight vs. The Vision & IShowSpeed (1:29:46-1:30:52)

Gunther vs. Seth Rollins (1:51:38-1:55:45)

Stephanie Vaquer vs. Liv Morgan (1:55:49-1:59:29)

Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk (2:46:00-2:55:45)

Technical Issues: The hosts share their frustrations with the ESPN broadcast experience and technical glitches during the show (1:21:58-1:23:03).

• TANAHASHI RETIRES
• KIT WILSONS' NEW THEME IS A HIT
• SMACKDOWN WAS FUN
• MATT CARDONAS RETURNS
• TRICK WILLIAMS LOOKS LIKE A STAR
• CIAMPA ON HIS WAY OUT
• RAW WAS STRANGE...LY SAFE
• NXT NEW YEARS EVIL
• WHERE DOES NXT GO FROM HERE?
• 2026 PREDICTIONS