The Steel Cage

I give my thoughts and predictions for this year's Clash At The Castle. A seemingly predictable card, at least on paper. Buddy Lee also discusses federal officials asking Janel Grant's attorneys to temporarily cease on proceeedings vs Vince McMahon. What this could mean. I have thoughts on the Ricky Steamboat biographyand several things I didn't know. Lots of RAW and SD discussion.

Buddy Lee is back with a special double episode after being a little under the weather a week ago. First I give my thoughts and review King/Queen of the ring from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. I was certainly and pleasantly surprised by how lively the crowd was. Will anything come of the funky finish to Gunther/Orton?, my reaction to Triple H's response and why it was the right answer. I have two weeks of RAW and SD to cover and a lot went down (especially on Raw). I talk all about Liv kissing Dom Dom and why there's much ado about nothing. Paul Lavesque (HHH) is placing some much needed emphasis on the Women's Tag Titles and I couldn't be happier. Shayna/Zoey and Alba/Isla, all RAW talent, appear on SD woth no storyline explanation. Becky's contract expires and the IWC is abuzz with click-bait. I try to settle all the doubts about the state of her career. PROGRAMING NOTE I will record my "Clash At The Castle" predictions show this Fri. night following SmackDown. After that, the next episode of The Steel Cage will be Sun., 6/23.

Buddy Lee gives his thoughts on another very simple, predictable WWE PLE: King & Queen of the Ring. With WWE in front of yet another international audience and at least two more to come before Summer is out, I wonder about the state of said crowds. Buddy lee has an interseting discussion on whether or not, using social media, if these international audiences could be trying to outdo each other as to who can be the best, liveliest. Injury update on Ivar who takes to social media himself to eliminate all controversy regarding his health. I talk about the go-home shows this week (RAW/SD) and which did a better job promoting the PLE. I close out with my predictions on who leaves winners.

Buddy Lee has really enjoyed the KIng/Queen tournaments this year and his primary discussion focuses on it. Injury updates on Asuka and several others as WWE is bitten by the injury bug. I close out with thoughts on "Black Saturday", season finale for D.S.O.T.R..

Buddy Lee gives his thoughts and predictions for Backlash. I give my honest assessment of the 2024 WWE draft. Some discussion on the go home shows for Backlash and I close out with thoughts on this week's D.S.O.T.R. The Sandman.

Rhea Ripley is forced to relinquish her title and one week later WWE hot-shots it on to Becky Lynch. I'll talk about why it was the right move to make; although it's not what I would have done. Dominik joins Mami on the injured list; Buddy Lee sheds light on the severity of each and how much time they'll likely miss. WWE releases several names, I have the list and give thoughts on each one. The Draft started Friday night and will culminate on RAW tomorrow; otherwise two average shows this week. Buddy Lee discusses both. I close out with two episodes of D.S.O.T.R.-- "Gentleman" Chris Adams and "Sensational" Sherry. Programming Note I will post the Backlash Prdictions show this Friday night/ early Saturday Morning.

A jam-packed episode this week as WWE gave us a lot to talk about. First I give my thoughts on the H.O.F. ceremony--a very middle of the road show. Then two nights of WM with night two being the saving grace. Buddy Lee runs down both nights in a full review. I discuss the highlights of RAW and SD with the latter being the better show. Buddy Lee also pays respect with the passings of O.J. Simpson and Akebono. I close out the show with this week's D.S.O.T.R. episode, Chris Colt. In my opinion, the darkest yet this season.

Buddy Lee gives his thoughts and predictions for nights 1&2 of WM 40. I discuss the RAW and SD go-home shows for Mania and whether or not they did their job. I also give my thoughts on the two recent episodes of D.S.O.T.R. featuring Brutus Beefcake and Harley Race.

Buddy Lee talks the recent tragedy that occurred in Baltimore Harbor waters when a cargo ship crashed into and collapsed the Key Bridge. I give an inside look, as a resident here, of what's going on and what the future holds. More importantly, on behalf of the show and my listeners, I offer my sympathies and condolences to all the families affected in this tragedy. Buddy Lee gives a little history on the bridge to help understand its significance and importance. A little Raw and SD talk and my thoughts on the Terry Gordy D.S.O.T.R. episode.  Programming Notes I will return on Sat. 4/4 for the WM preview and predictions show and Sun. 4/14 for the next edition of the Steel Cage. 

Because it's St. Patrick's Day coupled with WrestleMania season, Buddy Lee looks back at the only Mania to be held on the holiday. Do you know which one it was and who is the lone participant to be on both that Mania and this year's? Hint: you have to go back more than 20yrs. I run down the card as it stands fot this year's Mania and the two newest names added for the H.O.F. I discuss two very average to boring episodes of RAW and SmackDown. I can't totally fault WWE because the current shows are just furthuring exisisting WM storylines. Once Mania is over it'll be time to freshen things up--I hope. I close out with thoughts on this week's D.S.O.T.R. featuring Marcus Alexander "Buff" Bagwell.