The Mike & JD Show

Mike brings Brace for IMPACT to replace The Mike & JD Show this week and he reviews a very bipolar Bound for Glory with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Also discusses the agony of TNA's TV deal and their upcoming live event schedule.

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Mike Gilbert (@MikeGilbert311) and JD Oliva (@jd_oliva) unpack wrestling's hottest controversies in Episode 113 of The Mike & JD Sho on the Voices of Wrestling Network! We dive into Andrade's shocking return to AEW on the October 1, 2025, episode of Dynamite, where he joined The Don Callis Family after his WWE release tied to multiple drug testing failures under the Wellness Policy.

Plus, the new Nielsen ratings system rollout, dubbed "Big Data + Panel," is a major disaster for pro wrestling, slashing viewership numbers for shows like WWE NXT and AEW Dynamite, with insiders like Dave Meltzer calling it a game-changer that could hurt the industry's perception.

Get our expert wrestling news 2025 analysis on how WWE and AEW are reacting to these low ratings and what it means moving forward!

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Mike breaks down TNA's Victory Road Show, then JD joins to discuss the upcoming NXT Invasion show, Gail Kim's Twitter fights, and a preview of The Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame.

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Mike Gilbert (@MikeGilbert311) and JD Oliva (@jd_oliva) deliver Episode 111 of The Mike & JD Show, your go-to wrestling podcast on the Voices of Wrestling Network! We recap AEW All Out 2025 from Toronto's Scotiabank Arena—Hangman Adam Page retains the Men's World Championship against Kyle Fletcher, Kris Statlander shocks Toni Storm to win the Women's World Title, Kazuchika Okada defends the Unified Championship, and more surprises like Jungle Boy's return. Plus, our WWE Wrestlepalooza 2025 reaction—Cody Rhodes beats Drew McIntyre, Brock Lesnar demolishes John Cena in a lazy rehash, and overall grades hitting a middling C from ESPN. Finally, we discuss Blake Avignon's explosive report from The MMA Draw alleging cronyism in TNA's hiring of President Carlos Silva despite lacking qualifications—what's next for TNA Wrestling? Get our expert wrestling news 2025 takes!

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Mike Gilbert (@MikeGilbert311) and JD Oliva (@jd_oliva) tackle the week's biggest wrestling headlines in Episode 110 of The Mike & JD Show, your go-to wrestling podcast on the Voices of Wrestling Network! We break down WWE's release of Andrade—the former champion's sudden departure after disciplinary issues and a possible Wellness Policy violation, just months after his 2024 return and SummerSlam appearance. Is this the end of his WWE run? Plus, Saudi Arabia hosting WrestleMania 43 in 2027—the first time outside North America, part of a massive $350 million deal for Riyadh Season that includes Royal Rumble 2026, announced amid controversy over the Kingdom's growing WWE ties. Plus, updates on the Paramount Skydance bid for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD)and Moose, the most trusted name iin news breaks the story that EVIL TNA is not letting their stars work Maple Leaf Pro due to their hatred of AEW!

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Mike Gilbert (@MikeGilbert311) and Joe Gilbert (@joegilbert1992) filling in for JD Oliva (@jd_oliva) break down the latest wrestling drama in Episode 109 of The Mike & JD Show, your premier wrestling podcast on the Voices of Wrestling Network! We discuss AEW's strategic shift for All Out 2025, moving the September 20 PPV start time to 3 p.m. ET to avoid clashing with WWE's Wrestlepalooza at 7 p.m. ET—complete with a new "Saturday Tailgate Brawl" pre-show on TNT and HBO Max. Is this WWE's ongoing "screwjob" tactics, as insiders like Bryan Alvarez suggest? Plus, the emotional AJ Lee WWE return on the September 5 SmackDown, her first in-ring appearance since 2015, interrupting Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins before reuniting with CM Punk. With a new WWE deal confirmed, is she back full-time? Get our expert AEW news and WWE updates takes! Plus AEW PPVs on MAX, TNA's big week in Minnesota and more!

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Mike & JD are back after a 4-month hiatus! They discuss what they missed the last 4 months, Raja Jackson, Real American Freestyle, the State of TNA & WWE's fight to destroy all things AEW

Mike Gilbert (@MikeGilbert311) and JD Oliva (@jd_oliva) deliver their final episode before a hiatus in Episode 107 of The Mike & JD Show, your top wrestling podcast on the Voices of Wrestling Network! We break down TNA Rebellion 2025, live from the Galen Center in Los Angeles—Joe Hendry retains the TNA World Championship, the Nemeths claim tag team gold, and Indi Hartwell debuts! Plus, we address Mike’s upcoming move from Hawaii to South Carolina, pausing the show until July-August. Thank you for your support! Get our expert TNA wrestling takes and heartfelt farewell.

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Mike Gilbert (@MikeGilbert311) and JD Oliva (@jd_oliva) dive into wrestling’s biggest stories in Episode 106 of The Mike & JD Show, your premier wrestling podcast on the Voices of Wrestling Network! We break down WWE’s acquisition of Lucha Libre AAA, announced at WrestleMania 41—how will this reshape wrestling in Mexico? Get our full WrestleMania 41 Night 2 reaction, including John Cena’s controversial title win over Cody Rhodes. Plus, we unpack Joe Hendry’s squash by Randy Orton—a viral moment or a misstep for TNA’s champion? Don’t miss our expert wrestling news takes!

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Mike Gilbert (@MikeGilbert311) and JD Oliva (@jd_oliva) welcome BJ Bethel (@BJBethelTweets) back for Episode 105 of The Mike & JD Show, on the Voices of Wrestling Network! BJ dives into the online reaction to his AEW on MAX numbers column—what’s fueling the controversy? We break down updates on the McMahon family scandals, including the Ring Boy and Janel Grant cases. Plus, we explore the Eric Bischoff and Jim Cornette podcast connection—grifting or genius? We trace the rise of ad-free podcast networks and their popularity in wrestling. Finally, JD shares his live NJPW Windy City Riot report from Chicago’s Wintrust Arena!

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