Sami Zayn is finally WWE Champion—but was this the right time, or is he destined to be a transitional champion? On Episode 45 of The Finisher Podcast, Jokes and Marcus break down the shocking title change, Oba Femi giving up his King of the Ring opportunity to challenge Brock Lesnar, and finish things off by debating which WWE game has the greatest soundtrack of all time.Key topics covered:Sami Zayn's WWE Championship victory and what's nextOba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar at SummerSlamThe greatest WWE wrestling game soundtrack debateChapters:00:00 – Intro & Welcome02:10 – Sami Zayn becomes WWE Champion12:35 – Is Sami Zayn a transitional champion?22:05 – Oba Femi gives up King of the Ring to face Brock Lesnar35:30 – Who should challenge Sami next?43:40 – Best WWE game soundtrack ever?58:45 – Final thoughts & Outro

Who will leave Night of Champions as King and Queen of the Ring? This week on The Finisher Podcast, Jokes and Marcus break down WWE's tournament finals, discuss Oba Femi's massive rise, and explore how wrestling history could have changed if Cody Rhodes never left AEW.From SummerSlam predictions to the future of the Bloodline and Judgment Day, this episode dives into some of wrestling's biggest "what if" scenarios and hottest storylines.Key topics covered:Oba Femi vs Jey Uso and King of the Ring predictionsLiv Morgan vs Iyo Sky and the future of the women's divisionHow WWE and AEW would look if Cody Rhodes never left AEWChapters:00:00 – Intro & Wrestling Headlines03:05 – King of the Ring Finals: Oba Femi vs Jey Uso12:30 – SummerSlam Scenarios & Roman Reigns Discussion19:45 – Queen of the Ring: Liv Morgan vs Iyo Sky29:10 – Judgment Day, Dominik Mysterio & WWE Predictions38:20 – What If Cody Rhodes Never Left AEW?49:30 – How WWE Would Change Without Cody Rhodes58:45 – Final Predictions & Closing Thoughts#WWE #AEW #CodyRhodes #KingOfTheRing #QueenOfTheRing #NightOfChampions #RomanReigns #ObaFemi #WrestlingPodcast #TheFinisherPodcast

Chad Gable’s El Grande Americano storyline may have changed his WWE career forever. We break down Gable’s redemption arc, the future of his push, WWE championship potential, and one MASSIVE hot take: Is Rey Mysterio the greatest babyface in WWE history?We also debate John Cena vs Rey Mysterio as WWEs greatest face, discuss WWE’s booking history, Money in the Bank predictions, and where Chad Gable fits into the future of WWE.Key topics covered:Chad Gable’s El Grande Americano redemption storylineRey Mysterio vs John Cena debate as WWE’s greatest faceWWE title potential, Royal Rumble predictions, and future storylinesChapters:00:00 – Intro & Finisher Podcast opening03:18 – Chad Gable revealed as El Grande Americano09:42 – Why the storyline worked so well16:55 – Chad Gable’s redemption arc begins24:30 – WWE championship potential for Chad Gable33:12 – Future factions, Alpha Academy & WWE booking discussion42:08 – Marcus’ hot take: Rey Mysterio is WWE’s greatest face49:40 – John Cena vs Rey Mysterio debate58:15 – Final thoughts & audience questions

Jokes and Marcus break down the growing phenomenon of El Grande Americano vs El Grande Americano 2.0 and why this unexpected WWE/AAA crossover story has become one of wrestling’s most entertaining angles. They also debate which legendary wrestlers from the past would dominate in today’s wrestling landscape, from Eddie Guerrero and Sting to Macho Man Randy Savage.From AAA storytelling and Chad Gable theories to fantasy matchups and modern wrestling comparisons, this episode covers the crossover between wrestling history, character work, and today’s sports entertainment culture.Key topics covered:El Grande Americano vs El Grande Americano 2.0 and the AAA crossoverLudwig Kaiser, Chad Gable, and the future of the Americano gimmickWhich wrestling legends would succeed in today’s WWE and AEW landscapeEddie Guerrero, Sting, Macho Man, Owen Hart, and Iron Sheik discussionsWrestling character work, promos, and adapting to modern audiencesChapters:00:00 – Intro & Loading Snacks shoutouts02:10 – El Grande Americano vs El Grande Americano 2.0 breakdown10:45 – Ludwig Kaiser, Chad Gable & AAA storyline analysis21:35 – Wrestlers from the past who would thrive today24:10 – Iron Sheik in modern wrestling28:20 – Why Eddie Guerrero would dominate today35:40 – Owen Hart and technical wrestling discussion40:55 – Dan Severn and MMA crossover wrestling45:50 – Macho Man Randy Savage in today’s WWE52:15 – Why Sting still works in modern wrestling57:20 – Final thoughts & fan discussion#WWE #AEW #WrestlingPodcast #ElGrandeAmericano #ChadGable #AAA #EddieGuerrero #Sting #MachoMan #ProWrestling

AEW’s future is under the spotlight as we break down who truly represents the company’s modern-day pillars ahead of Double or Nothing. From Darby Allen’s rise to champion status to MJF’s possible bald era, plus a heated debate about Shelton Benjamin’s WWE legacy, this episode covers some of wrestling’s most passionate conversations.Key topics covered:Are Darby Allen and MJF the true pillars of AEW?Could Shelton Benjamin have been a WWE World Champion?AEW’s future with stars like Swerve, Ospreay, Okada, and Jack PerryChapters:00:00 – Intro & Finisher Podcast opening02:12 – AEW pillars discussion begins05:35 – Darby Allen’s championship rise11:48 – MJF’s future & Double or Nothing stakes17:42 – AEW pillar candidates: Swerve, Hangman & Toni Storm24:30 – Jack Perry, Okada & Takeshita discussion31:05 – Ospreay, Death Riders & AEW future storylines37:40 – Marcus’ hot take: Shelton Benjamin deserved a world title47:15 – Final thoughts & outro

Did WWE completely drop the ball on The Wyatt Sicks? In Episode 40 of The Finisher Podcast, Jokes and Marcus break down why the faction failed to live up to the hype, the creative issues behind it, and what could’ve saved the group.The crew also reacts to shocking WWE departures including The New Day, JC Matteo (Jeff Cobb), and Tanga Loa, plus what these moves could mean for AEW, WWE’s tag division, and the future of wrestling.Key topics covered:Why The Wyatt Sicks failed in WWEThe New Day leaving WWE and contract negotiationsJeff Cobb & Tanga Loa releases explainedWWE creative problems with factions and supernatural charactersDream tag team matches that may never happenCould The New Day or Wyatt Sicks thrive in AEW?Chapters:00:00 – Intro02:12 – WWE releases shock fans04:30 – Jeff Cobb (JC Matteo) & Tanga Loa discussion13:45 – Did WWE waste The Bloodline opportunities?20:18 – The New Day leaving WWE29:40 – Future dream matches in AEW & beyond36:05 – Why The Wyatt Sicks failed in WWE44:10 – WWE creative struggles with supernatural characters52:00 – Final thoughts & outro

WrestleMania may be over, but the fallout is just getting started. We break down our favorite Mania moments, settle our prediction bet, and react to a shocking wave of WWE releases that has the wrestling world talking.From surprise cuts to creative missteps, this episode dives deep into what it all means for the future of WWE.Key topics covered:WrestleMania highlights and prediction resultsWWE superstar releases and biggest surprisesCreative direction issues and missed opportunitiesChapters:00:00 – Intro02:10 – WrestleMania recap & prediction bet results07:45 – Favorite Mania moments12:30 – WWE releases breakdown & reactions20:15 – Final thoughts on WWE’s direction#WWE #WrestleMania #WrestlingPodcast #WWENews #ProWrestling #WWEReleases #WrestlingCommunity #TheFinisherPodcast

WrestleMania season is heating up, but is the Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton build missing the mark? We break down the storyline, Pat McAfee’s involvement, and what’s working (and not) heading into the biggest show of the year.Plus, we dive into our all-time favorite WrestleMania moments and what makes them unforgettable.Key topics covered:Is the Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton feud being mishandled?Pat McAfee & celebrity involvement in WWE storylinesWrestleMania ticket pricing controversy & fan reactionsIconic WrestleMania matches and personal favorite momentsChapters:00:00 – Intro02:10 – WrestleMania buildup & main event concerns07:45 – Pat McAfee & celebrity involvement debate15:30 – Ticket pricing controversy & business side24:20 – Favorite WrestleMania moments discussion

Welcome to another edition of The Finisher Podcast! We continue the countdown to Wrestlemania 42 and we look back at the last decade of Main Events and compare to where we are today!

Welcome to another edition of The Finisher Podcast! We are less than 25 days away from the biggest show from WWE and things are starting to come together. Join us as we talk through our current known matches and matches we believe are missing from the card. #WWE #Wrestlemania #Wrestlemania42 #TheFinisherPodcast